Superintendent Lindsay Hall invites the Mahomet community to listen to her talk about district topics and answer questions at Middletown Prairie on February 1 at 7 p.m. Hall began the Bulldog Dialogue series in November. The meeting consists of a one hour period. During the first 15-20 minutes, Hall will […]
Month: January 2018
Mahomet-Seymour School District and Mahomet Police deal with social media threat
Superintendent Lindsay Hall reached out to district families through the Skyalert system Thursday afternoon to inform them that a threat at Mahomet-Seymour High School had been identified and dealt within a few hours of becoming aware of the situation. Police Chief Mike Metzler said two individuals — one of whom […]
Mahomet-Seymour School Board approves $37,765 change order
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board unanimously approved a $37,765 change order for the Middletown Prairie addition during a school board meeting Monday night. The money will be spent on revising the existing Phase I fire alarm system so that it will be able to communicate with the Phase II fire alarm […]
Polar Plunge scheduled for February 24
Bitterly cold winter temperatures draw hundreds of people to the Lake of the Woods every February. While spectators may call them crazy, they, lined up with their friends and often in costumes, call themselves plungers. But they are also there for one cause, to raise money for the Special Olympics […]
MSHS boys’ and girls’ basketball suffer losses
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Both of Mahomet-Seymour’s varsity basketball teams suffered losses in their first games this week. Boys’ basketball Playing at home on Tuesday in a non-conference game against Champaign Central (11-7), the Bulldogs (15-6) saw a four-point halftime deficit mushroom into a 16-point deficit after three quarters and […]
Mahomet, Illinois, your namesake is in Texas
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Residents of Mahomet, we are not as unique as some might think. We are, in fact, not alone. A region known for its agriculture, with a cemetery and a thriving Christian Church are part of what makes Mahomet what it is. Today’s focus, however, is on […]
Foundation Bash tickets on sale, event March 9 at City Center
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools Foundation will celebrate their mission of providing educational resources to the Mahomet-Seymour Schools during their annual Bulldog Bash fundraiser on March 9. The annual fundraiser will once again be held at the City Center, located at 503. S. Chestnut St. from 6 p.m. to midnight. Entertainment will be provided […]
Benedict’s apparel business fills need in Mahomet community
Growing a business often takes a lot of time. But for Becky Benedict, a second-grade teacher at Sangamon Elementary School and mother to three children, growing a business making custom designed apparel has been a success that is last on her list. “Between my family and kids at school, this […]
Wrestling, boys’ basketball remain unbeaten in Apollo Conference, girls’ basketball defeats Champaign Central
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s basketball and wrestling teams all finished the week on a winning note. Both the wrestling and boys’ basketball squads have remained unbeaten in Apollo Conference action. Wrestling The Bulldogs won four matches in two days, including Senior Night wins over Mount Zion (42-33) and Lincoln […]
McIntosh, Pastor at Mahomet United Methodist Church, looks back on life of service
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com John McIntosh had an insistent side as a youngster. “I made people call me ‘Farmer John’ “ he said. “I had these toys and I’d farm the carpet.” His interest stemmed from having a grandfather (Earl W. McIntosh) who was a farmer. As John McIntosh got […]
