By Zainab Susi There are no words to describe how important our mothers are for us. It has been almost eight years since I lost my mom (Amee) . I have an emptiness inside of me and a big hole in my heart. There is not a day that goes […]
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Champaign County Faces Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Case: Public Urged to Take Precaution
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced the confirmation of a Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) case in Champaign County, raising concerns about the prevalence of tick-borne diseases in the region. RMSF, caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, is primarily transmitted through bites from the American dog tick. It […]
Mahomet-Seymour’s No. 1 Doubles Team Shines Despite Loss to St. Thomas More
By Fred Kroner A win by Mahomet-Seymour’s No. 1 doubles team on Monday (May 6) highlighted the Bulldogs home meet against St. Thomas More, a 6-3 loss. Jacob Atteberry and Caleb Bushue teamed up for a 4-6, 6-4, 11-9 triumph. The other M-S wins were in singles, including at No. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Excels in Sprints and Hurdles at Apollo Conference Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour junior Travis Hoffman was a two-event winner on Thursday (May 2) in the six-school Apollo Conference boys’ track and field meet at Mattoon. Hoffman controlled the hurdles’ races, winning the 110-meter event in a personal-best 16.18 seconds. He was also the 300-meter hurdles conference champion in […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls Dominate Sprint Races to Claim Multiple Titles at Apollo Conference Track Meet
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour dominated all of the sprint races on Thursday (May 2) in the six-school Apollo Conference girls’ track and field meet at Mattoon. M-S runners won individual titles in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter races as well as the 400-meter relay. Sophomore Madalyn Marx took top honors […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Soccer Claims Apollo Conference Title with Dominant 9-0 Win at Charleston
By Fred Kroner Seniors Sophie Davis, Audrey Marshall and Maggie Moore all scored a goal for the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ soccer team on Friday (May 3) as the Bulldogs cinched the Apollo Conference championship with a 9-0 victory at Charleston. Camryn Nelson hit two goals and added an assist. Teammates finding […]
Mahomet-Seymour Softball Seniors Shine in 11-1 Senior Night Victory Over Heyworth
By Fred Kroner All four Mahomet-Seymour softball seniors had either a hit or scored a run on Monday (May 6) in their Senior Night farewell at home, an 11-1 victory over Heyworth. Madison Taylor led the way with two hits and three RBI. Madeleine Cortez and Ava Henderson each landed […]
Orton and Randolph Lead Mahomet-Seymour to Apollo Conference Championship with Commanding Doubleheader Wins
By Fred Kroner Mason Orton and Finn Randolph pitched the Mahomet-Seymour baseball team to a doubleheader sweep at Mattoon on Saturday (May 4) and an Apollo Conference championship. Orton scattered four hits in six innings in the opener, a 9-2 Bulldog victory. He walked four batters and struck out five. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Bass Fishing Team Nets State Finals Spot with Stellar Performance at Clinton Lake Sectional
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s bass fishing team reserved a berth in the IHSA state finals by virtue of its runner-up finish on Thursday (May 2) in the sectional at Clinton Lake. M-S freshman Brayden Rivest caught the day’s biggest bass, 6 pounds and 1 ounce. Rivest and freshman teammate […]
Christie Clinic: Recognizing Signs of High Blood Pressure
By Mitch Hammel, MD, Family Medicine, Christie Clinic High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often referred to as the “silent killer” due to its asymptomatic nature. Yet, it poses a significant risk to cardiovascular health. This article aims to shed light on the signs of high blood pressure, explore its […]
