BY DEB BRAUNIG When do you become too old to dream big dreams? The obvious answer is never. Dreaming is safe. Dreaming doesn’t cost anything. Dreaming takes little energy. Dreaming requires no teamwork. So . . . that means I’m asking the wrong question. Maybe the real question is . […]
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MSHS spring athletes earn area honors
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For the recently completed high school spring-sport season, seven Mahomet-Seymour athletes – covering four sports – received All-Area first-team accolades on honor squads chosen by The News-Gazette. One Bulldog coach also received recognition as the area’s top coach in her sport. Additionally, eight Bulldogs were named […]
Let’s Take a Hike: Horsetails at Riverbend Forest Preserve
Mahomet, Ill. – There’s much to be said for being under a tree canopy or brushing your fingertips on top of grasses that are waist high. CCFPD’s Riverbend Forest Preserve is known for its lakes created after sand and gravel mining were complete. But surrounding the lakes, which are trails […]
Village of Mahomet intends to purchase 5 parcels near downtown Mahomet
Mahomet, Ill. – The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees announced its intent to purchase property to the east of the Village of Mahomet Administration Building, after an executive session on June 18. The properties currently known as 511 E. Main St., 107 S. Jefferson St., 507 E. Main St., […]
Keefe proposes M-S policy change to open communication
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Newly-elected board member Ken Keefe presented suggested policy changes that would allow for various channels of communication between the public and the board. Currently, board policy 2:240 states, “Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or elimination of existing policies. Staff suggestions should […]
M-S Policy Committee reviews upcoming changes
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour School Board members Meghan Hennesy and Lori Larson will make up the board’s policy committee, which held its first open meeting Wednesday morning. Led by Superintendent Lindsey Hall, the meeting began with an overview of recommended PRESS Updates. The full board will be made aware […]
Day Trips: Goosecreek Blueberries opens for the summer
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Picking a handful of blueberries may seem like a pastime of summer’s past, but Goosecreek Blueberries located just outside of Monticello opened this morning with parents, toddlers, and teenagers combing rows and rows of blueberry plants. In its third year selling you-pick blueberries, Goosecreek Blueberries opens […]
MSFPA 8U finishes season
The Mahomet-Seymour 8U Softball team finished their spring season last weekend. Addie Hirsbrunner, Benelli Ellis, Brenna Dyer, Brooke Alderks, Chandler Mills, Clara Ummel, Fallon Hughes, Hadley Carolan, Harlow Carolan, Lauryn Uebelhoer, Lena Ishcomer, Madeline Willard and Phoebe Graham were coached by Head Coach Carrie Ummel and Assistant Coaches Jamie Alderks, […]
MSSC ’05 boys place first in league
The MSSC 05 Boys placed first in the Central Illinois Youth Soccer League during the 2019 Spring season.
Brogan’s Corner: Is teenage boredom good? Or Bad?
BY BROGAN HENNESY After months of waiting, summer vacation is finally here. Essays and tests are replaced by relaxation and fun times. My summers are packed full of swimming, jumping on the trampoline, and traveling. I spend time golfing with my dad and brother, visiting family in Colorado, and running […]