On November 5, the Mahomet-Seymour School District will seek voter approval for a $112 million bond referendum to fund the construction of a new junior high school at the current MSJHS site and a new second and third-grade building south of Middletown Prairie but north of South Mahomet Road. This […]
Month: August 2024
Colin Jackson and Preston Sriver Lead Mahomet-Seymour to 2-1 Victory in Season Opener Under New Head Coach Kerry Lippold
By Fred Kroner Colin Jackson and Preston Sriver scored goals on Wednesday (Aug 28) as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ soccer team opened its season with a 2-1 win at Metamora. It was the first match for first-year Bulldog head coach Kerry Lippold. Jackson intercepted a pass between Metamora defenders and beat […]
Freshman Raegan O’Donnell Sets Multiple Records in Mahomet-Seymour’s Dominant Swim Meet Victory
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In her first official high school meet, Mahomet-Seymour freshman Raegan O’Donnell set a pool record at Stanford Olympia while winning the 50-yard freestyle. O’Donnell’s time (25.05 seconds) was more than a half-second better than the previous record (25.65), which had stood since 2018. To cap off […]
Real Estate Industry Undergoes Significant Changes: What It Means for Realtors, Buyers, and Sellers
As of August 17, 2024, the real estate industry has experienced significant changes due to new practices implemented by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). These changes follow lawsuits alleging that NAR violated antitrust laws and artificially inflated commission prices. The National Association of Realtors® reached a $418 million settlement […]
Illinois Opens State Flag Design Contest
The Illinois Flag Commission is inviting the public to participate in a historic opportunity to design a new state flag. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Commission will accept submissions from residents who wish to contribute their artistic vision to a potential new symbol for Illinois. Designs can be submitted online […]
Mahomet Public Library takes time to plan for facility expansion
The Mahomet Public Library is planning a $7.4 million expansion to accommodate the increasing demands of the rapidly growing community. Since moving into its current 13,300-square-foot building on Highway 150 in 2010, the library has outgrown its space, prompting a comprehensive expansion plan designed to serve the community for the […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Tennis Dominates Season Opener with 8-1 Victory Over Mount Zion
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In its season-opening match, the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ tennis team swept the three doubles matches in straight sets on Thursday (Aug. 22) and overpowered Mount Zion 8-1 in Mount Zion. At No. 1 doubles, Holland Martin and Adella Bird teamed up for a 6-3, 7-5 triumph over […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Softball 2024
This photo album of Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Softball team is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album visit: https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/MSJHS-Softball-2024.
Reis Claybrooke Shines with Playoff Win as Mahomet-Seymour Boys’ Golf Team Takes 2nd in Season Opener
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Senior Reis Claybrooke fired a 70 and won medalist honors in a playoff on Monday (Aug. 19) as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ golf team opened the season by placing second in the 13-school Urbana Tiger Kickoff Classic at Savoy. Mount Zion garnered team honors with a 297. […]
Dylan Scott to headline Mahomet Music Festival
American country pop singer and songwriter Dylan Scott is set to headline the Mahomet Music Festival on August 24. Scott, the ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer who has notched four No. 1 singles on the radio (“My Girl,” “Nobody,” “New Truck,” and “Can’t Have Mine”), as well as Top 5 hit “Hooked.” […]