It’s not always easy to pin down a drama kid. For example, there is Mahomet-Seymour’s Kade Kinnamon, who has grown up in a theatre family. Then there’s Emma Beddow, who came to theatre “late in the game”, first taking the stage at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High, and not getting cast in […]
According to a contract approved by the Mahomet-Seymour Board of Education Wednesday night, Superintendent Lindsey Hall intends to retire on June 30, 2023. The contract is an update to the 5-year agreement the board and Hall came to in 2018. It is not unusual for the district to give staff […]
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). […]
