*The following was written in 2019. It has not been modified, but is reposted prior to Bellflower’s 100th annual Christmas Eve program. BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Maybe the gymnasium at Bellflower Elementary School should have been torn down years ago. The bleachers are shallow, the gym floor isn’t sticky, the small […]
By Dani Tietz After nearly two decades of service as Champaign County Coroner, Duane Northrup is set to take on a new role as the Buildings and Grounds Director for Mahomet-Seymour School District. The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved the hire on Sept. 18. Northrup replaces Stephen Curtis, who held the […]
The stage is set for high schools in Champaign County as they battle it out for a unique musical opportunity. Thirteen local schools are in the running for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform with the iconic rock band, Foreigner, at the State Farm Center on October 22. The winning choir […]
As the colors of fall paint the landscape, the Museum of the Grand Prairie is gearing up to celebrate the vibrant season with its annual Harvest Fest. Set to take place on Saturday, October 7, from 1-3 p.m., the festival promises a slew of traditional autumnal activities for attendees of […]
According to the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report, Mahomet-Seymour High School ranked #68 among 723 high schools in Illinois. This rank is down from 2021 (based on 2018-19 data), when the school ranked #53 on the report. In 2018, Mahomet-Seymour High School ranked #32. On a national level, Mahomet-Seymour […]
By Dani Tietz The Village of Mahomet celebrated Phase I completion of South Mahomet Road this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $8.78 million project included engineering, utility work, and roadway from Sunny Acres Road to Churchill Road. Phase II from Churchill Drive to Prairie View Road began in April […]
By Dani Tietz Just this week, the Mahomet Daily marked a decade of covering the Mahomet and Seymour communities, including the Village of Mahomet and the Mahomet-Seymour School District governments. Sometimes, that amount of time seems like forever. Other times, it seems like only a minute. As a reporter, I’ve […]
Step back in time and experience the charm of nineteenth-century life in East-Central Illinois with the Champaign County Forest Preserve. In collaboration with the University of Illinois YMCA, this year’s Prairie Stories promises a unique blend of historical immersion and community building as part of Welcoming Week celebrations. Welcoming Week, […]
By Dani Tietz Aera Boateng is making her mark in the world of theater. An employee at the Mahomet Public Library and graduate of Mahomet-Seymour, Boateng’s journey into the world of acting began when she joined the drama club during her freshman year. Although she didn’t have a strong interest […]
By Dani Tietz Prospects for the 2023–24 school year are on the horizon. With just a month of summer vacation remaining, parents throughout Champaign and Vermilion counties are registering their children for school. In a tradition that used to take place with paper, pencil, and a checkbook at each school, […]
