By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Tom Garriott had a mixture of feelings after his job interview for the girls’ basketball coaching position at Mahomet-Seymour. “I walked out of the interview thinking, ‘I don’t think I sold them (on me), but they sold me on the position,’” Garriott said. “I was hoping […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The most important element of a job interview can vary from situation to situation. For some people involved with the hiring process, it can revolve around credentials and work ethic. Others will look at the resume and the past record of success. Still, others will consider […]
A lot has changed since 1948. Phones weren’t available in every home. Televisions were housed in a large wooden cabinet. Many families only had one car available for work, errands, and recreation. In the 75 years that the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve has been open to the public, […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Monday that seeks to protect public and school libraries from pressure to ban, remove or restrict access to books based on “partisan or doctrinal disapproval.” Speaking at the Harold Washington Library Center in downtown Chicago, Pritzker said there […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ramp from northbound Interstate 57 to westbound I-74 in Champaign will close the evening of June 13. The closure is necessary to begin the construction of a new I-74 bridge over I-57 as part of a larger project to rebuild the entire interchange. A […]
This photo album of the Barber Park playground and splash pad ribbon-cutting ceremony is brought to you by First State Bank of Forest. Maddie Grindley was the photographer. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2023-Friday-Night-Concert/.
Mahomet-Seymour High School’s baseball team of 2023 has made history as the most successful single-season squad in the school’s existence. Finishing the month of May with an impressive 31-6 record, the Bulldogs secured their third consecutive Class 3A IHSA Regional title on May 27. A closer look at the individual […]
Family Fun Friday: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo June 9: 10:00 am TO 11:30 pmMahomet Public Library Join the Mahomet Public Library for a one-of-a-kind petting zoo! Kids will get a chance to see how different musical instruments work and hear from musicians about their musical experiences. Friday Neighborhood Nights June 9: 6 to […]
By Brett McMahon When The Hood Family Band takes the stage at the Mahomet Soda Festival on Saturday, June 10, it will mark their first time playing the event. While Jennifer Hood, the primary lead singer for the group, played the event a couple of years ago with another band, […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Cole Marshall started his track and field career as a middle-distance runner in junior high until he discovered an event in high school that he could call his own. Then he took a leap of faith and jumped into a brand new event. The results were […]
