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 […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Annual Shred, Prescription Drug Drop Off, Cell Phone Recycling Event on April 24
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). […]
Mahomet-Seymour Board to discuss salary increase in Superintendent Contract
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 […]
Mahomet Public Library is now fine-free
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 […]
Crime Stoppers considers Illegal Gun Bounty Reward Program a success
Champaign County Crime Stoppers announced Tuesday that through the Illegal Gun Bounty Reward Program, 32 firearms were taken off the streets and 26 people were arrested in gun-related felony crimes since 2019. Because of the success of the program, and funding support from the Champaign County Community Coalition and the City […]
Athlete of the Week: Skylar Yancy
Mahomet-Seymour’s Skylar Yancy has rushed for over 100 yards in the last two weeks of play. The senior averaged more than 10 yards per carry against Effingham, scoring four touchdowns, and ran for a team-high 155 yards. Yancy has gained 392 yards on the ground through three games. Although the […]
Bulldog Blueprint team to meet tonight
The Mahomet-Seymour Bulldog Blueprint team will meet for a tour of Middletown Prairie Elementary at 5:45 p.m. The Bulldog Blueprint meetings are open to the public as information is presented that will help the community learn more about Mahomet-Seymour facility needs and what that will mean for a tax referendum. […]
East Central Illinois under Elevated Fire Danger Today
The National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL has issued a warning for increased fire danger this afternoon due to dry grass and other fuels, breezy southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, and low relative humidity around 30 percent. Fires can spread rapidly in these conditions. Use extra caution with open […]
Athlete of the Week: Ainsley Ranstead
Mahomet-Seymour senior Ansley Ranstead is leaving her mark with the Bulldogs as the 2021 volleyball season gets underway. As the Bulldogs kicked off against Mount Zion, Ranstead posted 12 kills, 2 aces, and one block. Against Teutopolis, she put down seven kills and added seven more kills, eight digs, and […]
Micro Pantries set to serve the Mahomet community
Where do ideas come from? Nowadays, the internet. But the likelihood that two separate entities would work on the same idea to benefit the community at the same time is interesting. Lincoln Trail Elementary’s Youth Leadership Club needed a project. Mahomet resident Adrienne Schaumann was inspired by what she was […]