By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com College is a time for newness. New school. New friends. New responsibilities. New experiences. Brea Benson is taking the concept of new experiences to an extreme. One of the most prolific scorers in the history of the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ soccer program, Benson always figured she would […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Officially, Lauren Schnepper began playing soccer as a third-grader. In reality, her introduction to the sport was at a much younger age. The thanks goes to three older brothers. “They didn’t cut me any slack,” Schnepper said. She learned to toughen up so as to not […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In China, 2022 is the Year of the Water Tiger. In the United States, it is the year to remember and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of Title IX legislation, which created almost immediate opportunities for the implementation of girls’ and women’s sports at […]
By Isabella Zarate Mahomet’s Mitch Rolson was recently honored as the Urbana Firefighter of the Year. “The fire service has kind of been part of my life for my entire life,” Rolson shared. For almost 15 years, Rolson has followed in the footsteps of his dad who dedicated nearly 30 […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Running has been a prominent part of Joseph Scheele’s life the past eight years. The 2022 Mahomet-Seymour graduate plans to keep it that way for at least four more years. He recently signed a letter of intent to continue running at Valparaiso (Indiana) University, where he […]
This photo album of the Mahomet Pie Eating Contest is brought to you by Christie Clinic. . Photos were taken by Ethan Bice. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2022-Mahomet-Pie-Eating-Contest/.
This photo album of the Mahomet-Seymour Lineman Challenge is brought to you by Christie Clinic. . Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Seymour-Friday-Night-Lights-2022.
Penfield, IL – The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) was awarded $294,000 in grantfunding by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Open Space Land Acquisition andDevelopment (OSLAD) Grant Program to support the construction of a dark sky trail and amenities at MiddleFork River Forest Preserve in Penfield, Illinois. […]
Finding support in a mental health crisis is now easier with a national network of more than 200 crisis centers which can be accessed by dialing 988. The three-digit, nationwide phone number will direct callers and texters to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline where healthcare professionals will be available […]
Second-quarter political action committee (PAC) reports from the Illinois State Board of Elections show donation and expenses behind work the Citizens for Bulldog Blueprint did in support of the 2022 Mahomet-Seymour School District referendum. The committee self-reported $8,000 in donations and $7,305.30 in expenses from its date of organization with […]
