The state-bound Mahomet-Seymour Junior High cross country team is ready to be led once again by Auggie Gaudio. The eighth-grader broke the MSJHS course record at the Bulldogs’ 2-mile cross-country home course at the Swiss Valley area of the Lake of the Woods on Sept. 16 and was also the […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Mahomet-Seymour moves into fourth Bulldog Blueprint session
The Mahomet-Seymour School District is gearing up for the fourth session of the Bulldog Blueprint initiative on Oct. 19 (in-person) and Oct. 21 (online). Billed as a time to develop and evaluate solutions for facilities within the district, BLDD Architect Damien Schlitt said that plans from Session 3 will be […]
East Central Illinois Legacy Project: Mohegan Sachem Mahomet Weyonomon
In East Central Illinois, we are on the lands of the Peoria, Kaskaskia, Piankashaw, Wea, Miami, Mascoutin, Odawa, Sauk, Mesquaki, Kickapoo, Potawatomi, Ojibwe, and Chickasaw Nations. Although it has not been recorded that Natives lived on land in Champaign County because of its marshy qualities, the tribes nearby surely hunted […]
Republicans introduce Fund the Police Act
Five Illinois Republicans introduced a legislative package this week to empower law enforcement. State Senator Chapin Rose, who held a press conference Wednesday said that the measure was to curb recent violent acts in Illinois communities. State Senators John Curran (R-Downers Grove), Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Steve McClure (R-Springfield), and Brian […]
Athlete of the Week: Titus Payne
Mahomet-Seymour Senior Titus Payne led the Bulldogs to a win over Mattoon with a hat trick (three goals) on Oct. 5. Payne has been a driving force in Mahomet-Seymour’s 13-6-1, including providing an assist in a draw with fifth-ranked Morton. Other recent notable performances for the striker include a first-half […]
Cornbelt Fire Open House Event on Oct. 14
Due to forecasted rain, the Cornbelt Fire Department is postponing their annual Open House event to Oct. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. The station, located at 506 E Main St., will be open to the public with free hot dogs and drinks available. The “Old 52” will stretch its […]
Board expect to act on land exchange/tennis courts on Oct. 18
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board discussed the Village of Mahomet’s proposal to exchange ownership of 13 Acres Park and Middletown Park for the development of tennis courts during Monday’s study session. After hearing what the Village had to say, board member Colleen Schultz came with her own, saying she was excited […]
Board discusses cost to dredge Conway Farm lake, finish storm drainage
The Mahomet-Seymour board of education discussed providing the Conway Farms POA (property owners association) with $26,000, or half the cost, to dredge the community’s retention basin on Monday night. Although the terms and bylaws of the POA were unknown to many of the board members, Board President Max McComb, who […]
Christie Clinic Photos: 2021 Mahomet Soda Fest
This photo album of the 2021 MahometFest is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2021-Mahomet-Soda-Festival/.
Christie Clinic Photos: 2021 Mahomet-Seymour Golf
This photo album of the 2021 Mahomet-Seymour Homecoming game and Hall of Fame Induction is brought to you by Christie Clinic. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2021-Mahomet-Seymour-Boys-Golf/.