A lot can change in 50 years. From writing on paper to a typewriter, from editing on a computer to laying out a publication, Fred Kroner has seen a lot in his 50 years as a journalist. But one thing hasn’t changed: Fred Kroner still loves to write. Kroner’s story […]
Month: December 2017
Mahomet-Seymour Senior recognized as Illinois State Scholars
70 Mahomet-Seymour Seniors received recognition as Illinois State Scholars for the 2018-2019 school year. Students received the honor by performing in the top one-half of their high school class at the end of the third semester prior to graduation and/or score at or above the 95th percentile on ACT or SAT. […]
Mahomet Christmas Eve Church Schedule
Community Evangelical Free Church: December 24: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., December 25, 9 a.m. First Baptist Church: 10:45 am worship service and an 11 pm Candlelight service Grace Church: Christmas Eve Service 6 p.m. Life Community Church: morning service at 10:00 a.m. and a Candlelight Service at 4:00 p.m Lutheran Church of Mahomet: 9 a.m. Communion Worship, […]
Zolt still giving back at age 90
In 1975, actress Lynda Carter first played Wonder Woman on television. In 2017, as Anne Zolt lives her daily life, she has picked up a nickname. “They call me ‘Wonder Woman’” Zolt said. She’s not acting. She volunteers one day a week at Carrie Busey Elementary School, where she works with kindergartners. She volunteers one […]
Bulldog wrestling takes Mascoutah Invitational, boys basketball over Dunlap, Franklin captures double-double
Heavyweight champion David Griffet was one of eight Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers to place on Saturday, helping the state-ranked Bulldogs win team honors in the 30-school Mascoutah Invitational. Griffet won in the finals by pin in 3 minutes, 44 seconds. M-S, ranked sixth in Class 2A, accumulated 200 1/2 points. Runner-up Collinsville finished […]
Bails qualifies for Boston Marathon through Dallas Marathon
By FRED KRONER Kelly Bails has had a history of slow starts in her running career. The Mahomet resident is now a veteran marathoner — having completed 19 races at the 26.2-mile distance — but running was not her primary activity as a teenager in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. “I wasn’t […]
School Board Agenda 12.18.2017
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education will hold their December Board Meeting on Monday, December 18th at 7 p.m. at Middletown Prairie Elementary. This meeting will begin with a tour of the addition at Middletown Prairie, followed by a tax levy hearing and then the regular board meeting. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Meeting-Packet.pdf”]
Village Board Agenda 12.19.2017
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/12-BOT-12192017-AGENDA.pdf”]
Kaiser’s Mahomet roots run deep
LaDonna Kaiser has a more thorough knowledge of Mahomet than any current resident. She has the community covered from the historical perspective as well as from first-hand knowledge. Her background comes from being the sixth generation on her maternal side of what is now eight generations to have either been […]
MSHS Future Business Leaders of America thanks community
On behalf of Mahomet Helping Hands, the MSHS Future Business Leaders of America would like to thank the entire community for their generous donations to the 19th Annual Toy Drive. The van was full to the roof!