By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Thanks to Alicia Gusho, there is one less teacher in the world, but one more dog groomer. Gusho, a Michigan native, earned her bachelor’s degree in English and was doing her student teaching at a high school about a decade ago. Before the semester came to […]
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What to know as Illinois receives first COVID-19 vaccines
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration arrived in Illinois Monday, but officials said there’s still a need for social distancing, face coverings and other mitigations as a full rollout could take months. While Gov. […]
Bridle Brook asks Mahomet to Adopt-A-Resident
Bridle Brook has an opportunity for Mahomet residents to spread Christmas cheer to senior residents. To join the Adopt-a-Resident program call 217-586-3200.
Letter to the Editor: Churches can work together to carry the load
I’m not pretending to be in a position to speak for all houses of worship. I am not even pretending to be in a place to speak for the whole of the one I attend. However, as someone on staff at a church during a pandemic, I do have some […]
Letter to the Editor: Congratulations Graduate
Congratulations to Iman Zainab Hussain for achieving an MBA on December 12, 2020 from Illinois State University. From a young age Iman always excelled in academics and arts. As an older sister, she’s helped teach me in many subjects, even when it was difficult to accept her help she never […]
Seymour comes together to bring Christmas cheer to children
Seymour’s Santa Run may be the next best thing to actually witnessing the Big Man in Red coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. On Dec. 20, around 2 p.m., Santa will be escorted by the Seymour Fire Department’s new fire truck as he makes his way through the streets […]
10 Question Friday: Tasha Schifo
About TashaTasha Schifo is an over thinker. She is currently overthinking how to tell you about herself. She really wants you to know Jesus loves you. She also wants you to know some days she may be a horrible example of Jesus. Try not to hold that against her, because […]
Mahomet United Methodist Church to host outdoor event on Christmas Eve
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Mahomet United Methodist Church is adapting a modern-day version to an age-old adage originally applied to postmen. “Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail” … has gained an extra phrase … “nor a pandemic” will keep the church from celebrating the Christmas season. It […]
New jobless claims surge in Illinois
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – More than 107,000 Illinois workers filed first-time unemployment claims last week, a 45-percent increase over the week before as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to wreak havoc on the state and national economies. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported that there were 107,616 new claims […]
Mahomet-Seymour to move to equitable recognition for graduates
Concerns about how to maintain an equitable system of class rank at Mahomet-Seymour High School during adjusted models of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted building leadership, including Principal Chad Benedict, Counselor Tim Lybarger, Division Chairs and Mahomet-Seymour School Board Member Colleen Schultz to re-evalute the district’s honor system. During […]