By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com There are parents, the overbearing ones, who try to influence and guide child’s activities for their own selfish interests. There are also parents, without any intent, whose influence nevertheless captivates a child to an extent that it sparks a lifetime interest. Kevin Gray and his siblings […]
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Mahomet-Seymour Class of 2021 Early Graduates
MSHS Early Graduates 31 MSHS seniors finished their high school school requirements at the semester. MSHS would like to congratulate these seniors! We look forward to celebrating these students along with their classmates at graduation on May 28, 2021. Brayden BoneDelaney BurgerBrian CarrGavin CassidyElijah CookClaudia CruseJade GreenStacey IrwinMadelyn KamphausAnna KaperBraeden […]
Adkins: “I am beyond thrilled.”
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Illinois high schools on Wednesday received the direction they’ve been seeking on reintroducing sports for the remainder of the school year. The Illinois High School Association issued start dates for the 25 sports which have been on hold. For this year only, there will be no […]
Commentary: The first round of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com I’m not naturally a skeptic. There are things though that, occasionally, cause me to pause. One is taking shots. Until almost a decade ago, I was a true believer. When flu shots were available, I was about the first in line. Next year will mark a […]
IHSA releases 2021 schedule, basketball, dance, cheer and boys swimming can begin immediately
The IHSA Board of Directors met for a special board meeting on January 27, 2021, where the Board provided an updated sports schedule and other guidance for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. “We understood the high level of anticipation surrounding today’s announcement, along with the scrutiny that will […]
Life Community Church poised to bring “life” to Mahomet community
A lot of meaning can be held in a name. Life Community Church, located at 804 Eastwood Dr., knows that. After founding Pastor Jeff Augustine took a teaching assignment in Colorado, the growing congregation was left in transition, not only between the old and the new, but also between a […]
Central Illinois to get additional area code March 29
Central Illinois is just two months away from getting an additional area code. The new 447 area code will “overlay” the existing 217 beginning March 29, 2021. As one of the original eighty-six area codes in the United States, 217 covers 36 counties including communities such as Springfield, Champaign, Urbana, […]
US 150 west of Mahomet to be closed on Jan. 29
MAHOMET – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that US 150 will be closed from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, January 29, weather permitting. The closure is necessary for repairs to the bridge that carries US 150 over unnamed stream 1 mile east of the Piatt-Champaign County line. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Announces Acceleration Information for the 2021-2022 School Year
Parents interested in grade and/or subject area acceleration or early entry to kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year can find more information at www.mahometseymour.org (Menu/District Information/Curriculum Information/Acceleration). Requests for grade and/or subject area acceleration need to be submitted to the student’s building principal by March 30. The Universal Referral Form […]
Zacheus Carr follows his heart to Rose Hulman
Zacheus Carr’s love for basketball and baseball did not get in his way to becoming an excellent student during his time at Mahomet-Seymour High School. Because of his dedication to school, his love for math and science, and his ability to put his nose to the grind and work hard, […]