Month: September 2019

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MSHS Volleyball falls to Normal University

BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com M-S’ six-match winning streak was snapped on Thursday by visiting Normal University High, 25-15, 25-16. Haylie Orton had four kills. Amber Yeakel had two kills and a block for the Bulldogs. In the junior varsity match, M-S beat the Pioneers, 25-20, 25-12. M-S (13-5) returns to […]

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Janda leads Mahomet-Seymour Soccer

BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Jacob Janda had a goal and an assist on Saturday as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ soccer team won at Bloomington, 2-1. Janda scored on a free kick with 10 minutes remaining, helping the Bulldogs to their fifth straight win. During the winning streak, four of the five […]

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Commentary: An Open Letter to Jim Goss From One of “The Most Unqualified Candidates Ever”

Earlier this month, Champaign County Board Member Jim Goss provided a lengthy, inaccurate, and derogatory interview to the Rantoul Press about myself and the other Democratic Department heads. While Mr. Goss’ interview sounded like a campaign speech, there were some parts that really stood out to me. For example, he said the […]

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Guide to Mahomet-Seymour Homecoming Week

The Mahomet-Seymour community will welcome their Bulldog football team home during the week of September 22. Mahomet-Seymour Spirit Days are as follows: Middletown Prairie Elementary Monday, September 23rd – Hat Day Tuesday, September 24th – Favorite Team Day Wednesday, September 25th – Crazy Socks Day (Homecoming Parade at 5:00 on […]

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Mahomet Public Library saves taxpayers money

BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Public Library worked to save taxpayers money this summer. In the Aug. 12 board meeting, Ehlers Senior Municipal Advisor Jerry Dudzik presented the Board of Trustees with the good news that a bond was refunded at $242,000 with an interest rate of 1.579%, which was […]