Some Mahomet-Seymour parents are questioning whether or not to send their high school-aged students to school or not after a threat on social media was posted last night. Superintendent Lindsey Hall sent an email early this morning stating that the district was aware of the threat made, and that the […]
Month: December 2021
Pearson looks to build on the goodness of Champaign County Forest Preserve District
Lorrie Pearson has settled into her new role as the Executive Director of the Champaign County Forest Preserve. Now, as she prepares a draft budget for FY 2023, Pearson keeps in mind the fiduciary responsibilities of being part of a public entity. “The draft budget reflects the emphasis placed on […]
Bulldogs begin season with 6 consecutive wins
By Fred Kroner Ivie Juarez’s first double-double of the season lifted the unbeaten Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team to its sixth consecutive victory on Tuesday (Nov. 30), 65-45, at Bloomington Central Catholic. M-S led, 19-10, after one quarter. Juarez put up 16 points and 10 rebounds. Teammate Chloe Pruitt narrowly missed […]
M-S heads into Regional final game
By Fred Kroner A 12-day layoff didn’t hamper the Mahomet-Seymour eighth-grade girls’ basketball team on Tuesday (Nov. 30) when it opened postseason play with an IESA Class 4A regional semifinal game at home. The Bulldogs vaulted into leads of 18-4 after one quarter and 31-6 at halftime en route to […]
Central Illinois Holiday Activities
November 21 In a tradition dating back to 1975, Farmer City will host its annual Christmas parade, featuring area marching bands, antique tractors, antique cars, Shrine organizations, horses and holiday floats. The parade, which runs through downtown, starts at 2 p.m. November 27 The Paxton Christmas Parade is scheduled to begin […]