By FRED KRONER fred@mahometmews.com University of Illinois recruit Jake Swartz stymied Mahomet-Seymour on two hits during a four-inning scoreless stint on Monday (April 19) as Normal University High topped the Bulldogs 12-2 in a five-inning baseball game in Normal. U-High is the state’s top-ranked Class 2A team. Swartz struck out […]
The following seniors from Mahomet-Seymour High School have been named Illinois State Scholars. To be considered for State Scholar eligibility, a student must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, be a resident of Illinois, attend an approved high school, Perform in the top one-half of your high school class […]
Mahomet Town and Country Women’s Club will be holding a general club meeting this Tues April 20, 7 PM at the Mahomet Methodist Church. The guest speaker will be Cheryl B Hartke, a public speaker, speaking on the topic of JOY! Guests are welcome! Please wear a mask- COVID protocols […]
Maddi Claybrooke has decided to follow in her mom’s footsteps. The 5’10” midfielder signed her letter of intent to play soccer for D3 Franklin College earlier this month. “My mom (Kristen) went to Franklin College and once I narrowed down that I wanted to go to a small school, Franklin […]
The Mahomet-Seymour High School Drama Department is raising money through a family-friendly, COVID-19 safe scavenger hunt on April 25. Focused on the main female lead in each “Little Shop of Horrors“, the 2021 spring musical, “Audrey’s Amazing Race” will begin at Mahomet-Seymour High School and take participants on a wild […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School District seeks input from community members as they continue to work toward a long-term facility plan. Starting on the evening of April 22 and extending into the fall, Mahomet-Seymour School District will host a series of community engagement meetings aimed at outlining principles that will guide the […]
Eli Warren has left his mark on the Mahomet-Seymour Soccer program. During his senior year, the 5’10” striker became the program’s leader in assists with 37 during his career. Warren also tied the record for career goals with 47 with an 11-0 win over Taylorville. This season, he leads the […]
Champaign County Crime Stoppers will host an Annual Shred, Prescription Drug Drop Off, Cell Phone Recycling Event on April 24 from 9-11 am in the University of Illinois – Parking Lot E14. Guests are asked to enter from First Street (Corner of First and Kirby near the State Farm Center). […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to discuss a salary increase in Superintendent Lindsey Hall’s contract. Hall entered into a 5-year agreement with the Mahomet-Seymour in 2018. Beginning July 1, 2018, Hall’s salary increased from $187,960 to $193,223. Scheduled raises over the following four years included […]
The Mahomet Public Library has eliminated fees for overdue materials. Wi-Fi Hotspots and Roku sticks, which are a new addition to the library’s offering, will continue have have fines attached to them. Additionally, patrons will still pay for lost or damaged items. To learn more about the Mahomet Public Library’s circulation […]
