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10 Question Friday: Robert DeAtely

I’m a Mahomet resident for nearly 8 years. I have a beautiful wife Anne, four sons, Alex (12), Ben (9), Sam and Josh (5).  I’m a member of the Mahomet Plan and Zoning Commission. And I am a third-generation owner of Barber & DeAtley Inc., a commercial General Contractor, in Urbana, along with my brother […]

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Fourth of July Weekend Celebration Guide

July 2 Farmer CityFan appreciation and Fireworks at Farmer City Raceway: Adults $5, Kids 12 & under Free, Pit passes: $30, Fireworks will begin at dark. MahometFreedom Fest, Lake of the Woods, Mahomet: 4 p.m. until dark, Admission is $2 per person, with children 5 and under free. Military persons […]

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Athlete of the Week: CJ Shoaf

Mahomet-Seymour’s CJ Shoaf placed first in the IHSA Class 2A high jump last weekend. At 6’4″, Shoaf captured the state championship with a leap of 6 feet, 1 ¼ inches. He holds the Mahomet-Seymour High School record with clearing 7 feet, ¼ inches earlier this season. At the state meet, […]

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Athlete of the Week: Blake Wolters

Sophomore Blake Wolters helped lead the 2021 Mahomet-Seymour baseball team to the IHSA Class 3A baseball regional championship, pitching a complete game, only allowing three-hits.  Over 32 innings in seven games, the 6’1” pitcher struck out 38 batters, and accumulated five wins for the Bulldogs, which ended the season with […]