Mahomet Daily

The Village of Mahomet Pension Board voted 5-0 Friday morning to award former Mahomet Police Officer Jeremy Scharlow a disability pension. During a confrontation with Dracy Pendleton in the 500 block of South Vine Street on May 7, 2016, Scharlow was shot in the arm. Pendleton, who was also injured, […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com A tradition that can be traced back at least 170 years will be over before the end of next month. Since at least 1847 — according to information compiled by Mahomet historian Greg Pasley — a school building has been located in the 600 block of […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Tim Culver is letting his past help shape his future. The California native was a football and baseball player at Hilmar High School, east of San Jose. The oldest of four sons, Culver was raised on an almond farm. It was his other interests, however, that […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet’s newest business venture is one without a storefront. A Farmer’s Market will start a 14-week run next month. The event will be held just off of Main Street on Fridays — rain or shine — from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot to the west […]

When Danielle Schuh was a student at Lincoln Trail Elementary School, she enjoyed the annual Mahomet-Seymour PTO HANDS Around the World event. And now, as a senior studying Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Illinois, Schuh was able to share her love of music with […]

Local artists from East Central Illinois will showcase their work throughout the Champaign-Urbana area during the Boneyard Arts Festival from April 12 to 15. The annual event, which always brings an exhibit to Mahomet, brings together local artists, businesses and organizations for a special event showcasing the art of Champaign County. […]

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Thanks to favorable weather conditions, Mahomet-Seymour’s softball team took advantage of the opportunity and played games each of the first three days this week. Freshman Aubrie Shore hit home runs in each of the four games played between Monday and Wednesday. Teammates with hits in all […]

Several administration personnel changes within the Mahomet-Seymour School District have occurred in 2018. But to understand the recent turnover, it is important to look back about a year and a half. In November of 2016, the Mahomet-Seymour School District hired Lindsey Hall to replaced Superintendent Rick Johnston, who was to […]

There are some situations in life when bystanders don’t know what to do. Witnessing child abuse is often one of them. But, in the middle of Child Abuse Awareness month, the Champaign County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) wants bystanders to know that there are many things that can be […]