The Mahomet Diamond Dogs will host their 14th annual 9U and 10U baseball tournament at 13 Acres Park on June 8 and 9. Tournament play will consist of eight teams in pool play beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday morning. A Home Run Derby will take place from 2:15-4 p.m. on […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com This is one of a continuing series the Mahomet Daily will publish about ordinary men and women from the community who have done or accomplished extraordinary things in their lifetimes. We encourage readers to submit nominations for other deserving individuals who warrant consideration. We are delighted to […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Life is a journey for Gary Matthews, and his latest trip was another in a long line of adventures. He and his wife, Trudy, caught the traveling bug decades ago. Now in their 80s, they are not slowing down. They are the Mahomet couple who traveled – […]
In honor of their outstanding scholastic achievement, the following students have been named to the Parkland College Dean’s List for spring 2019. To make the list, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 grade scale for the semester in which they are being honored. Students […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Pending approval by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinoisans could see several tax increases, which will pay for a $45 billion infrastructure project known as “Rebuild Illinois.” The “Rebuild Illinois” capital bill, which has passed in the Illinois House and Senate, will rebuild roads, bridges, public schools and university […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com For many children, summer is a no-worry time. There’s plenty to do, plenty of sleep and plenty of food. But there are children, even within Mahomet, who wonder if they will have enough to eat when school is not in session. The Mahomet Summer Lunch program, which […]
Mahomet area Vacation Bible Schools begin next week! If a listing is missing, please email dani@mahometnews.com. Those later in the summer will be updated when information becomes available. Community Evangelical Free Church of Mahomet: June 10-13 What will be the “mane event” at the start of your summer? How about […]
The Mahomet United Methodist Church (MUMC) will host its annual Rummage Sale from June 6-8. The sale will run from 4 to 7 p.m. June 6, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 7 and 8 a.m. to noon June 8. MUMC’s sale typically includes household items, books, toys, clothes, misc. furniture […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – For many farmers in East Central Illinois, decision time is drawing near. In a typical weather pattern, farmers throughout Champaign and Vermilion counties have completed planting their crops and are waiting for the summer heat to kick in as the calendar year turns to […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Marching Band will host a fundraiser featuring the World Famous Harlem Wizards on Sunday, September 29 in the Mahomet-Seymour High School gymnasium. This action-packed event that the whole family can enjoy will feature the oohs and aahs created by the talented Wizards as they face off against local […]
