BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Typically, when runners cross the finish line, there is someone waiting to share in the excitement. Many times, though, training for a running event is a solo undertaking, involving time spent making gains to ultimately reach a goal. When 60 third- through fifth-grade girls at Lincoln Trail […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Mahomet-Seymour Fieldhouse Open: Nov. Schedule
The Mahomet-Seymour High School fieldhouse is now open for public use during the winter months. The November fieldhouse schedule was released on Nov. 4. Monday through Friday on the days school is in session, the fieldhouse will be open from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. for walkers and joggers only. The […]
Webb’s stories go to the heart of connection
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The whole universe has been a story. Humans, at least, have told stories along the way to try to make sense of it. At first, without a written word, stories were passed from generation to generation through an oral tradition. Then, with technological advances, such as marks […]
Mother steps forward to explain candy incident
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com EDITOR’S NOTE: In order to protect the child(ren) involved in this situation, names will not be used. Information for this article has come from the mother of a child involved in Monday’s candy incident and her identity has been independently verified. Information about an incident involving a […]
Investigation reveals needle in candy not obtained while trick or treating
Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the investigation into the needle found in a child’s candy was not obtained while trick or treating. The investigation which is now complete, according to Hall, reveals that there is no continuing threat or danger to other students. ” […]
Mahomet-Seymour receives “Commendable” on Illinois Report Card
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District received a “Commendable” designation on the Illinois Report Card, which was released on Oct. 30. Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education gives schools summative designations based on data provided. Schools receive Exemplary School, Commendable School, Underperforming School, and Lowest-Performing School designations. […]
Needle found in Halloween candy, Metzler provides tips to check candy
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Update: 11.5.2019 Mahomet-Seymour Superintendent Lindsey Hall released a statement Tuesday morning saying that the investigation into the needle found in a child’s candy was not obtained while trick or treating. The investigation which is now complete, according to Hall, reveals that there is no continuing threat or danger to […]
Mahomet Public Library to offer Firm Foundations programming
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The first five years of a child’s life are important. “Experiences and interactions during this age shape children’s social and emotional health, school readiness, and fundamental life skills,” Mahomet Public Library’s Maura Stutzman said. In order to meet the need of both children and parents of young […]
A love of music: Larson’s story of growing with friends
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Incoming freshmen always have a lot of choices to make. Mahomet-Seymour’s William Larson was no different. Four years ago, Larson had to decide if he wanted to put down the french horn or if he would continue on with band, which would require him to switch to […]
Mahomet community rallying around four-year-old Addiana Montiel
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com October 31st felt a little more like Christmas than Halloween for many Mahomet residents. When they woke up, rain had saturated the ground. But by the time late morning rolled around, the ground was covered with more than an inch of snow. The snow may melt by […]