The Mahomet Public Library is gearing up for a vibrant start to summer with the annual “I Spy” Summer at the Library event, set for Saturday, May 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Mahomet and the Friends of the Mahomet Public Library, this […]
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From Mahomet to the Military: Wendy Wagner Pierce Honored for Lifelong Service, Leadership and Mentorship
M-S Schools Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Kyle Kimme 1997Doug Parrett 1969Joe Sapp 2003Wendy Wagner Pierce 2001 Induction date: Friday, Sept.19, 2025 By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Wendy Wagner Pierce began looking to her future while still in high school at Mahomet-Seymour. “I enlisted in the Army at 17 between […]
From Pinned to Powerful: Joe Sapp’s Relentless Drive Lands Him in M-S Hall of Fame
4o M-S Schools Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Kyle Kimme 1997Doug Parrett 1969Joe Sapp 2003Wendy Wagner Pierce 2001 Induction date: Friday, Sept.19, 2025 By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Many ultimate success stories didn’t start out with burgeoning promise. Mahomet-Seymour graduate Joe Sapp can vouch for that statement. One of four […]
A Life of Impact: Doug Parrett Named to M-S Schools Hall of Fame
M-S Schools Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Kyle Kimme 1997Doug Parrett 1969Joe Sapp 2003Wendy Wagner Pierce 2001 Induction date: Friday, Sept.19, 2025 By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com We were two kids riding on a yellow school bus, mostly over gravel roads but with a mixture of a few asphalt pavements. […]
Mahomet Public Library Launches “Level Up! at Your Library” Summer Reading Program
The Mahomet Public Library is gearing up for a summer of adventure, learning, and community fun as it kicks off its annual Summer Reading Programs on May 21, coinciding with the last day of school. Registration opens that day, and participants can log their reading minutes through August 1, the […]
Kyle Kimme Joins Mahomet-Seymour Hall of Fame, Extending Family Legacy
M-S Schools Foundation 2025 Hall of Fame Class Kyle Kimme 1997Doug Parrett 1969Joe Sapp 2003Wendy Wagner Pierce 2001 Induction date: Friday, Sept.19, 2025 By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com There’s a place for Kyle Kimme at the table now. His grandfather (Darrell Alleman) is a Hall-of-Famer at Putnam County, two uncles (Scott […]
Village Board to Discuss FY26 Operating Budget
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees will discuss its tentative Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget on May 13. The proposed budget, covering the period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, outlines more than $9.1 million in capital improvements and vehicle/equipment purchases across items, including the completion of […]
Kids Get Behind the Wheel at Touch-A-Truck Day in Champaign
Centennial Park in Champaign will transform into a wonderland of wheels and sirens on Wednesday, May 14, as families gather for the annual Touch-A-Truck Day. The event, running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., invites children to climb aboard, honk horns, and explore a variety of large vehicles, including tow […]
Urbana’s Market at the Square Kicks Off 2025 Season
The City of Urbana’s beloved Market at the Square launched its 2025 season on Saturday, May 3, marking its 46th year as one of Illinois’ premier farmers markets. The market, now located outdoors in the parking lot at the corner of Illinois and Vine Streets, will be open every Saturday […]
The Trail Challenge Returns: Explore All 31 Trails in Champaign County
Champaign County Forest Preserves’ popular Trail Challenge is back for 2025, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to discover every hiking trail the Champaign County Forest Preserves has to offer. This year, the focus shifts from logging miles to exploring all 31 unique trails spread across the county’s scenic preserves. From May 1 […]