The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
Candy Foster is known throughout East Central Illinois for his velvet voice, contagious smile and his ability to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. But what many of his followers may not know is that he played a local role in the civil rights movement […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com All Mahomet-Seymour wrestling coach Rob Ledin needed to motivate his squad was to share how the regional seeds indicated a tough three-team competition. On paper, M-S was a scant four-point favorite entering Saturday’s Class 2A tournament at Urbana High School. With a margin that is anticipated to […]
The following high school students received the Student of the Semester Award for fall 2018. Freshmen Nick Traficante Student’s ambition(s) or dream(s): I want to go to college and possibly have a career in creative writing. I also would like to continue playing music. Additional Comments: Always be true to […]
There’s something lovely about being out in the country. Maybe it’s less traffic. Maybe it’s the fields. Maybe it’s the quiet. And maybe it’s the surprises. Visitors making their way to the Kickapoo State Recreation Area have noticed a little treasure at 9912 E 1980 North Rd just outside of […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com As Courtney Porter reflects on the past, she still maintains the ability to look forward to the future. An interview with Porter one year ago would have been totally different than the one that took place last week. Twelve months ago, she was in the middle of […]
January 31, 2019 SchoolsMahomet-Seymour School District All God’s Children Preschool Programs Businesses
The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 13th annual MSHS Boys’ Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, on February 1. Inflatables and Field House games will begin at 4:45 PM. Children can purchase a $5.00 Bracelet with unlimited use at the door. Admission to the game is included. A pulled pork […]
The Champaign County Forest Preserve wants you to know more about local owl species. A few spots are still open for the February 1 “Owl Prowl” from 6 to 7:30 at the Museum of the Grand Prairie. During the event, Jennifer Wick will introduce guests to local species, such as […]
When Rob Dalhaus graduated from St. Joseph-Ogden High School in 2007, he just knew he wanted to help people. “I had this idea in college, and I know it’s kind of cliche, but I want to help people,” Dalhaus said. But after graduating from Wabash College, in Crawfordsville, Ind., with […]
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce Overall Business of the Year is — in reality — also Person of the Year. The winner, Guth & Associates, is part of an organization which has little help. “I am affiliated with Fairlawn Real Estate as they are my managing […]
