By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet’s Dana Busch scored her first-ever hole-in-one on Monday (June 24) on the fourth hole at Lake of the Woods Golf Course. She used an 8-iron on the 110-yard hole. Busch’s feat was witnessed by Susan Bates, Mary Alumbaugh and Cheryl Easter.
Fred Kroner, a name synonymous with East Central Illinois sports reporting, has ventured into new territory with his debut novel, “The Tracks of Disappearance.” After a career spanning over five decades, the seasoned journalist turns to fiction, crafting a narrative that explores the profound themes of identity, freedom, and the […]
By Fred Kroner Junior Maddie Logsdon was the only Mahomet-Seymour athlete to receive recognition on the Apollo all-conference softball team. Logsdon was a second-team selection. Logsdon was the Bulldogs’ top hitter, finishing with a .390 batting average and ending the year with an 18-game hitting streak. She had a team-high […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour Baseball Three Mahomet-Seymour underclassmen were unanimous selections for the Apollo all-conference baseball first team. In all, the conference champion Bulldogs had four first-team picks and three second-teamers. The unanimous choices were junior pitcher Mason Orton and junior position players Gavin Bailey and Raymond Long. Also […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Aron Varga’s sport of choice involved one of the few where he didn’t need to run extensively. “I tried soccer, turns out I didn’t like running and would much rather talk to the referee,” Varga recalled. “I wanted to do a sport to be able to […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Owen Kearns tried. In his younger years, he tried the sporting options many consider typical for his beginner age group: soccer, baseball and football. There was a common theme to each venture. “I was horrible at every other sport,” Kearns said. So, he tried something else. […]
Location: Maple Sugar Grove, Homer Lake Forest PreserveDate: June 22Time: 9-11 a.m. Contact Information: (217) 896-2455 or jwick@ccfpd.org Prepare your fishing rods and get ready for a delightful morning at Homer Lake! The Champaign County Forest Preserve District, invites families and fishing enthusiasts of all ages to the “Take Me […]
The unmistakable twang of banjo strings and the soulful melodies of an upright bass will fill the air at Champaign County Forest Preserve District’s (CCFPD) largest forest preserve, Middle Fork River Preserve. The Hot Iron String Band is set to dazzle bluegrass enthusiasts and newcomers alike with a special performance […]
As the Midwest prepares for a blistering heat wave, residents from Kansas to Maine are gearing up for temperatures that could soar into the triple digits. This extreme weather event is expected to bring dangerously high humidity levels and little overnight relief, posing significant health risks. Starting Monday, the heat […]
As communities across the nation prepare to honor Juneteenth, the vibrant city of Champaign, Illinois, is setting the stage for a series of events that not only celebrate freedom but also reflect on the profound historical significance of this day. Juneteenth, observed on June 19 each year, marks a pivotal […]
