The Mahomet-Area Youth Club will remain open for spring break. In a letter to parents on Thursday, Executive Director Sara Balgoyen outlined some precautions the club is taking in preparations for children March 13-March 20. MAYC will follow the precautions and recommendations set forth by the local, state and federal […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School district has announced that they will stay open after spring break ends on March 23, 2020. Superintendent Lindsey Hall joined area Superintendents on a phone call with Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department’s Julie Pryde this morning for updates on COVID-19. “The evolution of demands for public safety and […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School district has announced that they will stay open after spring break ends on March 23, 2020. Superintendent Lindsey Hall joined area Superintendents on a phone call with Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department’s Julie Pryde this morning for updates on COVID-19. “The evolution of demands for public safety and […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on March 12, 2020 that it will significantly limit attendance at the remaining games in the 2020 IHSA Boys Basketball State Series, as well as at other IHSA events, to preemptively reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. The decision comes after consultation with […]
Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons has consulted with the Director of Champaign Urbana Public Health (CUPH) and out of an abundance of caution has decided to close polling locations that are located at long-term care facilities. As of March 11, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in Champaign County. […]
Beginning March 23, 2020, Parkland College will be shifting as many courses as possible to an online format in order to reduce exposure to COVID-19. According to a press release, Parkland’s campus is not closed; Parkland will remain open and operational. Administration and staff will remain on campus for regular […]
The Mahomet-Seymour Science Olympiad team placed third overall at the Parkland College Regional tournament for the Illinois Science Olympiad Saturday. The third-place finish secured a spot at State on April 18, 2020. University Laboratory High School and Centennial High School placed first and second, respectively. The Mahomet-Seymour squad finished strong […]
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Groggy workers and students on Monday in Illinois are left wondering if Senate Bill 533, the bill that would end the state’s biannual change of the clock known as daylight savings time, will ever pass and become law. As of Nov. 19, 2019, the measure had passed […]
Mahomet-Seymour Schools will close March 13 to March 22 for spring break. While many go on vacation, local organizations have much planned for those staying at home! Whether you’re looking to take a dip in the pool, see a performance or try your hand at something new, our staff has […]
I met Ramona Sullivan in 2018, when she was running to be a circuit judge. I was very impressed by her personal story, integrity, and qualifications. She came very close, but did not win the election for that judge position. Fortunately, the voters of Champaign County have another opportunity to […]
