By Fred Kroner The Bulldogs opened the season at home on Saturday (April 17) by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader from Champaign Central. M-S had two complete-game pitching performances. In the opener, Aubrie Shore fired a three-hitter and struck out 11 in the Bulldogs’ 5-2 triumph. In the nightcap, Karley Yergler […]
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Mahomet-Seymour Football ends season with loss to Unity
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometmews.com For the second week in a row, Cole Hubble returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, but for the third time this season, Mahomet-Seymour’s football team suffered a loss against a state-ranked opponent. On Friday (April 16), eighth-ranked Tolono Unity (Class 3A) dealt the visiting Bulldogs […]
CUPHD COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunities
CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for individuals that live or work in Champaign County, 16 years of age or older, who have not yet […]
Athlete of the Week: Eli Warren
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 […]
Ayla Finfrock and Mae Thomas to participate in Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ayla Finfrock has her own horse. Mae Thomas does not. Neither fact has any bearing on where the two girls will be next week, and the opportunity that is before them. They have qualified for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Nationals, which will take place in […]
Mahomet-Seymour Class of 2021: Senior Spotlights
The Mahomet Daily will recognize Mahomet-Seymour High Schoolgraduates each week until graduation on May 28. Senior students will stillhave the opportunity to submit a photo and answer questions in theupcoming months. To participate, contact Principal Chad Benedict atcbenedict@ms.k12.il.us.
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). […]
Bill placing term limits on General Assembly leadership passes committee
By TIM KIRSININKASCapitol News Illinoistkirsininkas@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A bill which would implement term limits on leadership roles in the Illinois General Assembly advanced out of committee Wednesday. House Bill 642, introduced by Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, would bar any individual from serving more than 10 consecutive years in a […]
Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers
By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinoisrtroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day limit. Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement Tuesday after a waiver submitted in 2019 by the state to the federal Centers […]
Lundstrom joins Mahomet-Seymour elite, Warren reaches new career points for program
By Fred Kroner In their home finale on Tuesday (April 13), Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ soccer team overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Mattoon 4-2 and remain unbeaten in Apollo Conference matches. Nate Lundstrom posted a second-half hat trick. Teammate Eli Warren added a goal and an assist. Other Bulldog assists […]