It’s hard to understand another’s walk in life unless you’ve walked in their shoes. On Jan. 4, the day before students arrived back at school, Mahomet-Seymour teachers, grades K-8, spent a few hours in a poverty simulation hosted by the Mahomet-Seymour School District. K-5 teachers met at Lincoln Trail for […]
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Mahomet Public Library Valentine Bingo Registration Opens Jan. 19
The Mahomet Public Library will host the very popular Valentine Bingo on February 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. With great prizes and food–and even better company–adults of all ages are invited to join the library staff for the annual Mahomet tradition. Participants will have a chance to win fabulous […]
Bice records first original song, to work as intern for Sidewalk Prophets
Catching a professional break at 20 years old isn’t something many college students experience. But, Mahomet-Seymour graduate Leah Bice is beginning to experience the fruits of her ‘break.’ It all began in the spring of 2017. A second-year communications student at Parkland College, Bice was asked to record her original […]
B.L.A.S.T. Session 3 registration begins tonight
Registration for Sangamon and Lincoln Trail MAYC B.L.A.S.T. Session 3 begins at 6 p.m. on January 17. [gview file=”https://mahometdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/BLAST-Brochure-Session-3-2018.pdf”]
MSHS Girls’ Basketball and Wrestling come up with wins, Boys’ Basketball falls to Washington
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In Tuesday night action, the Mahomet-Seymour wrestling and girls’ basketball teams were victorious while the boys’ basketball team lost a six-point decision. Wrestling Seven Bulldogs won matches as the team edged Mattoon 33-31. Two of the wins were due to pins. Three others came in matches […]
Mahomet Madness scheduled for Feb. 9
The Mahomet-Seymour boys basketball team will host the 12th annual MSHS Boys Basketball fundraiser, Mahomet Madness, on February 9. 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 […]
Mahomet youth participate in “Into the Woods” at 51 Main
Mahomet youth participated in the Sounds of Music Studio’s production of “Into the Woods” at 51 Main this weekend. Back row: Izzy Gonzales, Maya Lee, Jen Bartlett, Mallory Birkbichler, Samantha Hamilton Front row: Max Bartlett, Tucker Loven, Abby Loven, Nicolina Di Girolamo
Winter rural landscapes changes, need for snow fences diminishes
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The rural landscape on winter days has fewer of the idyllic elements than what existed in a previous generation. It has nothing to do with the amount of snowfall. It has everything to do with a decreased use of snow fences. In the 1960s, ‘70s and into the […]
Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Basketball Alumni Reunion Game Jan. 20
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com An Alumni Reunion and basketball game is a fitting gathering for those who’ve been involved with the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ basketball program over the years. Cindy Grammer Essex should know. She was part of the early tradition — as a player — and a part of the […]
Mahomet-Seymour Cheerleaders motivated by goals, each other
Who motivates the motivators? The Mahomet-Seymour cheer squad rallies behind the Bulldogs’ football and boys’ basketball teams from August to March. That’s after beginning practice in June. But, who makes sure that the M-S cheerleading team makes it through their long season? It’s not someone, but something. The 2017-2018 squad, […]
