The Mahomet Daily provides government, school, fire protection and library news for Mahomet-Seymour readers.
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s state-ranked wrestling team placed 12th in the 26-school Sycamore Invitational on Saturday (Jan. 6). The Bulldogs had six athletes finish among the top 10 in their individual weight classes. Gage Decker was fifth at 157 pounds, Colton McClure was seventh at 120 pounds, Talon Decker was […]
By Fred Kroner Owen Kearns was the winner on Saturday (Jan. 6) in the 500-yard freestyle to spark the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ swimming team, which placed fifth in the 17-school Centennial Invitational. Kearns’ time was 4 minutes, 55.51 seconds. He was also the fourth-place finisher in the 200-yard freestyle (1:51.34). Two […]
By Fred Kroner Junior Reese Gallier pumped in a career-high 29 points on Thursday (Jan. 4) as the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball team topped Normal West, 62-58, in a non-conference contest in Normal. Gallier tossed in four three-point shots. Sidney Young was 7-for-7 from the free throw line and contributed 13 […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Lucas Dyer recorded a double-double on Wednesday (Jan. 3) as the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball team pounded Rantoul, 74-49. In addition to his 11 points and 11 rebounds, Dyer posted six assists and four rebounds. Dyer was one of four Bulldogs to score in double figures. Jackson […]
By Zainab Susi It’s hard to believe that 2024 marks 7 years of keeping a gratitude jar. Seven years ago, when I first started,it was simply a New Year’s resolution. My intention was to focus on all the things I was grateful for, small and big for the whole year. […]
Residents of Mahomet are advised to prepare for upcoming traffic disruptions as the Norfolk Railroad announces its schedule for signal improvement works. The project, which aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of the railroad crossings, will affect two major thoroughfares in the town. Center Street Partial Closure Begins January […]
More than 300 new laws took effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2024. Here is a look at the top 20. For a full list, click here.
By Fred Kroner Junior Brock VanDeveer was the top placer for the Mahomet-Seymour wrestling team on Friday (Dec. 29) at the 62nd Red Schmitt Invitational in Granite City. The 190-pounder was 2-2 during the final day of the tourney and finished fourth. His Friday pin came in 2:51. VanDeveer was […]
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ basketball team won twice on the final day of the Mattoon tournament and placed ninth. The Bulldogs dispatched Marion, 47-25, before overpowering Danville, 45-13, in the ninth-place game. Against Marion, Reese Gallier provided an offensive spark with 14 points. She was followed closely by Adaline […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour Boys’ Basketball Jackson Bohm scored 12 points, but the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball team fell short on Friday (Dec. 29) against Dunlap, 66-41, in the 13th-place game in the large school division of the State Farm Classic tournament at Normal West High School. Landyn Hannah registered […]
