By FRED KRONER fred@mahometmews.com The Bulldogs won their 11th consecutive Apollo Conference volleyball match on Tuesday (April 13), rallying from a one-set deficit for a victory at Taylorville, 20-25, 25-23, 25-13. Ainsley Ranstead hammered a team-high 15 kills to go with five digs and one service ace. Caylee Folken ended […]
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COVID-19 vaccine registration open for April 19 and 20
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 […]
Commentary: Second Ramadan in the Pandemic
By Zainab Susi What is Ramadan? Ramadan is a holy month in Islam that occurs once a year. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, with no food or drink during that time. This fasting takes place for the entirety of the month. Ramadan is also when muslims pray and devote […]
Letter to the Editor: Please don’t play with your life or with others’!
Please follow the CDC guidelines and if you’re eligible, don’t wait another day to go get the vaccine. We are still losing too many lives. It is our responsibility to do our part and take care of others by following CDC guidelines and getting the vaccine. I hope we all […]
Village Board moves water/wastewater increases to consent agenda
The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees moved a proposed water/wastewater increase to the April 27 consent agenda Tuesday night. The Village Board increased water rates $.02 in 2016, $.03 per 100 gallons in 2017 and 2018, $.05 per 100 gallons in 2020 and $.03 in FY 2021. The 2022 […]
Legal Notice: DOROTHY M. MILLER, Deceased
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, ILLINOIS – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NO. 2021-P-57 DOROTHY M. MILLER, Deceased NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – CLAIMS: Notice is given of the death of DOROTHY M. MILLER, of Mahomet, Illinois. Letters of office were […]
Mahomet-Seymour Board to discuss salary increase in Superintendent Contract
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to discuss a salary increase in Superintendent Lindsey Hall’s contract. Hall entered into a 5-year agreement with the Mahomet-Seymour in 2018. Beginning July 1, 2018, Hall’s salary increased from $187,960 to $193,223. Scheduled raises over the following four years included […]
Mahomet-Seymour 8th grade hits six-game win streak
By Fred Kroner Kylie Waldinger matched her season’s high with 12 points on Saturday (April 10) as M-S defeated Monticello 36-11 in the Bulldogs’ gym. Grace Binkley contributed eight points and hit 6 of 8 free throw attempts. On Monday (April 12), M-S won its sixth consecutive game, topping Mount […]
Unbeaten Mahomet-Seymour 7th grade basketball defeats Monticello
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Bulldogs maintained their unbeaten record at home on Saturday (April 10), polishing off Monticello 26-19 in a seventh-grade girls’ basketball game. Lily Bosworth netted a team-high eight points and Ava Yeakel contributed six points to the M-S cause. On Monday (April 12), the Bulldogs were […]
Mahomet Public Library is now fine-free
The Mahomet Public Library has eliminated fees for overdue materials. Wi-Fi Hotspots and Roku sticks, which are a new addition to the library’s offering, will continue have have fines attached to them. Additionally, patrons will still pay for lost or damaged items. To learn more about the Mahomet Public Library’s circulation […]