There’s something lovely about being out in the country. Maybe it’s less traffic. Maybe it’s the fields. Maybe it’s the quiet. And maybe it’s the surprises. Visitors making their way to the Kickapoo State Recreation Area have noticed a little treasure at 9912 E 1980 North Rd just outside of […]
Month: January 2019
Porter finishes master’s degree, ready to open private practice
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com As Courtney Porter reflects on the past, she still maintains the ability to look forward to the future. An interview with Porter one year ago would have been totally different than the one that took place last week. Twelve months ago, she was in the middle of […]
Closing and Cancellations
January 31, 2019 SchoolsMahomet-Seymour School District All God’s Children Preschool Programs Businesses
M-S Madness to be held on Friday
The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 13th annual MSHS Boys’ Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, on February 1. Inflatables and Field House games will begin at 4:45 PM. Children can purchase a $5.00 Bracelet with unlimited use at the door. Admission to the game is included. A pulled pork […]
Champaign County Forest Preserve wants you to know more about owls
The Champaign County Forest Preserve wants you to know more about local owl species. A few spots are still open for the February 1 “Owl Prowl” from 6 to 7:30 at the Museum of the Grand Prairie. During the event, Jennifer Wick will introduce guests to local species, such as […]
Dalhaus makes impact through work at C-U at Home
When Rob Dalhaus graduated from St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 2007, he just knew he wanted to help people. “I had this idea in college, and I know it’s kind of cliche, but I want to help people,” Dalhaus said. But after graduating from Wabash College, in Crawfordsville, Ind., with […]
Guth & Associates named Business of the Year
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce Overall Business of the Year is — in reality — also Person of the Year. The winner, Guth & Associates, is part of an organization which has little help. “I am affiliated with Fairlawn Real Estate as they are my managing […]
M-S and Village Board to host joint meeting
The Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education and the Village of Mahomet will hold a Joint Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Board Conference Room at Middletown Prairie at 7:00 PM.
MSFPA Registration Form Download
Registration for the Mahomet-Seymour Fast Pitch Association summer league will be open until January 31. The following registration form can be downloaded and mailed to MSFPA, 1426 Caro Ct, Mahomet, IL 61853.
Mahomet-Seymour basketball teams capture wins Saturday, swimming places fourth
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s varsity basketball teams rebounded from losses earlier in the week with victories on Saturday on the road. Boys’ basketball The Bulldogs (8-12) dropped a 45-26 decision at Lincoln on Friday, before earning a narrow 51-50 triumph on Saturday at Canton. Grant Coleman scored 13 points at […]