MSHS Boys’ Basketball Any coach of any sport can always find something that needs improvement after any contest. Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball coach Chad Benedict wasn’t about to rock the boat Saturday night. “We need to do a better job taking care of the ball,” Benedict said following the Bulldogs come-from-behind […]
Month: January 2018
Sixth ranked Bulldog wrestling tops Sterling
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In a Friday night showdown between two state-ranked Class 2A wrestling programs, visiting Mahomet-Seymour overcame a forfeit loss at 113 pounds to decision Sterling 42-33. The Bulldogs (13-2) are ranked sixth in this week’s Illinois Best Weekly state poll. Sterling (10-6) is ranked 25th. Eight Bulldogs […]
Political Candidates to make appearance in Mahomet next week
Jon Rector, Republican candidate for Champaign County Clerk, will meet with voters at Mahomet IGA on January 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Democrats Daniel Biss (Gubernatorial), Aaron Ammons (Champaign County Clerk), Jen McMillin (Illinois House 101st District), Darlene Kloeppel (Champaign County Executive) and Ramona Sullivan (Champaign County Circuit Judge) […]
MPRD introduces Finding Fight, a self-defense class for women
There’s nothing better than knowing you can take care of yourself mentally, financially, and physically. For most people, the physical part is just exercise. In today’s world, the importance and relevance has grown. Being able to protect yourself in all situations is a confidence booster as much as it is […]
Mahomet Public Library hosts second annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser
A murder mystery fundraiser dinner supporting the Mahomet Public Library. When: Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 6pm Where: Farm Credit Illinois, 1100 Farm Credit Drive, Mahomet Included in your reservation price: pork, beef, sides, desserts, and adult beverages. (Meat and sides from Black Dog; macaroni and cheese will be available […]
Warren receives the 2018 Parkland Teaching Excellence Award
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Chris Warren started at Parkland College in the fall of 1990 as a student-athlete, but the Mahomet-Seymour graduate wasn’t sure he was cut out for college. More than a quarter of a century later, Warren is an award-winning member of the Parkland College faculty. He can’t imagine himself anywhere else. […]
Keeping roadways safe: Village handles snow, frigid temperatures
Photo and Article by Emily Jankauski/the Mahomet Citizen: The Village of Mahomet’s seven-member snow plow and snow removal crew handles an average of 20 inches of snowfall each winter. Pictured from left are Jim Barden, Jason Pryor, Cameron Wygant and Sean Roberts. The Mahomet Daily and Mahomet Citizen share one story each […]
Opportunity for Central Illinois residents to participate in artificial intelligence research
By Dani Tietz dani@mahometnews.com Picking up a smartphone and putting in a numeric password is something millions of people do every day. More recently, people have been able to hold their smartphone up to their face only to have it open through face recognition technology. But artificial intelligence, which is […]
Difanis provides opportunities for East Central Illinois
By Dani Tietz dani@mahometnews.com As a realtor of over 20 years, RE/MAX Agent Matt Difanis has given thousands of people the opportunity to pursue their homeownership dreams. Difanis remembers being a newly married 21-year old undergrad student with the opportunity to purchase his first home. “We had a delightful realtor,” […]
Second AnnualMPRD Daddy/Daughter Dance Scheduled for February 10
Arm-in-arm, fathers and their daughters will walk into a night designed just for them at the second annual Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department Daddy/Daughter Dance on February 10. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. and be held at the Lake of the Woods Pavillion. Event Coordinator Denise […]
