By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Craig Bliss found the perfect time to become a startup business owner. He picked the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. His ability to almost immediately find clientele was based on the nature of his new business, illini360 °. “Starting a virtual tour business in the middle […]
By Fred Kronerfred@mahometnews.com Sophomore Savannah Orgeron scored in double figures for the second game in a row, but the Bulldogs dropped an Apollo Conference contest on Thursday (Feb. 4) at Mattoon, 45-38. Orgeron scored 12 points and hit a three-pointer for the second straight game. She also had five rebounds […]
By Zainab Susi One month ago, near the end of 2020, many of us were excited and looking forward to the beginnings the New Year would bring. We were hopeful that things would change for the better. Today is February 8 2021. According to the World Health Organization, there have […]
The University of Illinois is lifting its ‘essential activities only’ guidelines on Feb. 8. School administrators issued the following Massmail announcement: “As you know, in the past several weeks, the university has successfully completed our re-entry testing program for the Spring 2021 semester. We are going to lift the essential […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Speech Team competed in the IHSA Individual Events Regional on Saturday placing third out of nine schools. The tournament was hosted virtually via Zoom, with most students participating at MSHS with others presenting their speeches from home. Results: Madison Ade – Dramatic Interpretation 5th, Informative Speaking 6thMatthew He […]
Brian Romanowski did what everyone wants to do for their birthday on a Friday night: he slept in a cardboard box in sub-zero temps on Main Street in Mahomet. Romanowski was raising money for CU at Home, a faith-based organization that helps homeless members of the Champaign County community realize […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The first thing that is visible is the smile, followed by a welcoming word. Not just occasionally, but with everyone who walks through the door. Next is the efficiency in service. Quickness and accuracy are staples. Few businesses are small enough that the same face – […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Opening weekend was a win as far as Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball coach Ryan Bosch was concerned. On the court, the Bulldogs split their two-game Apollo Conference road series, losing at Mattoon on Friday 69-58 before scoring fewer points on Saturday in a 57-41 triumph over Charleston. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Junior Cayla Koerner picked up where she left off at the beginning of 2020, leading the girls basketball team on the court as the Bulldog faced off against Mattoon and Charleston earlier this week. Koerner led M-S against Charleston with 21 points and four steals. She hit two three-point […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Republican lawmakers from both chambers of the General Assembly are promoting three legislative proposals to give voters greater authority to amend the state constitution, recall legislative leaders and other lawmakers, and repeal recently-passed state laws. The “Voter Empowerment Project” includes three amendments to […]
