Tryout dates for the Mahomet Mavericks are as follows: Tuesday July 23rd 9 and under (cannot turn 10 before April 30, 2020) 5:30 Taylor South 13 and under (cannot turn 14 before April 30, 2020) 5:30 Taylor North 11 and under (cannot turn 12 before April 30, 2020) 7:30 Taylor South […]
Author: Dani Tietz
Influx of kennel cough seen in East Central Illinois
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Local veterinarians and pet daycares are reporting an increase of kennel cough cases in East Central Illinois. The highly contagious respiratory infection comes with coughing fits that result in a “honking” sound. More serious cases involve phlegm discharge while coughing, nose and eye […]
Littlefield Group places 850 flags in local communities
The Littlefield Group disbursed themselves throughout the St. Joseph, Mahomet and Tuscola communities early on July 2 to place 850 American flags in the yards of local residents. Three years ago, the team started in just the St. Joseph community with 250 flags. Last year the project grew to 450 […]
Mahomet-Seymour Fourth of July Guide
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com 8 a.m., YoYo’s: Mahomet Freedom Four Run to support the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ and boys’ cross country teams, $20 10 a.m., Seymour: Annual Fourth of July Parade , Free 10:30 a.m., Seymour: Annual Seymour Methodist Church games and watermelon eating contest, Free 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., […]
Mahomet Freedom Four to support MSHS cross country programs
Local runners will have a chance to support the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ and girls’ cross country teams this week during the first Mahomet Freedom Four at 8 a.m. on July 4. Registration for the four-mile race begins July 2 and 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at YoYo’s, 104 S. […]
Mahomet Diamond Dog 10U earns State Title
The 10U Mahomet Diamond Dog battled 95-degree heat while playing in the 2019 USSSA AA State Tournament on June 28th-30th in Moline, IL. After winning five consecutive games, the team defeated the Dixon Rebels 13-3 to capture the 10U State Title. The Diamond Dogs will finish their season July 10-14 as […]
The Open Room to provide spiritual gathering space in Mahomet
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – What can you do with an open room? Mahomet is about to find out. The Open Room is a project sparked by Christine Henrichs, who gathered seven of her closest friends to renovate the office space located at 404 Main St. Henrichs’ idea […]
Want to help break a book domino record?
The Mahomet Public Library needs the help of all hands-on June 28 from 12:30 to 2 as they attempt to break the Illinois’ record for longest book domino line. The current record is held by Farmington Public Library. Mahomet’s library director, John Howard, worked in Farmington before taking his current […]
Mahomet will discuss future of marijuana within Village limits
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – A new state law doesn’t necessarily mean a new amount of tolerance in area communities. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was elected earlier this year, signed a bill on Tuesday that will legalize marijuana (up to one ounce per person for adults 21 and […]
Illinois becomes 11th state in US to legalize recreational marijuana
CHICAGO- Illinois on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize the use of recreational marijuana (HB 1438) for persons over 21 years of age. While the use of recreational marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law, Illinois residents will be able to purchase and possess up to 30 grams […]