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State-ranked Bulldogs top Normal West

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Eight Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers won matches on Wednesday (Jan. 24) as the state-ranked Bulldogs topped visiting Normal West, 40-30, and presented head coach Rob Ledin with his 500th career dual-meet win. In a Senior Night Match, three Bulldog seniors were victorious. Lukas Alstetter won by pin at […]

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Both MSJHS basketball teams continue to play strong towards end of the season

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s top-seeded seventh-grade boys’ basketball team overpowered Champaign Jefferson, 60-29, on Saturday (Jan. 20) in a semifinal game of  the IESA Class 4A regional tournament at Champaign Edison. A.J. Fenelus tossed in a season-high 24 points while drilling a season-high four three-point shots. Nathan Stabler scored […]

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Kearns and Varga lead M-S at Urbana

By Fred Kroner Owen Kearns and Aron Varga – the only seniors on the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ swimming team – each won an individual event and helped three relays to first-place finishes on Thursday (Jan. 18) at Urbana. Kearns was the champion in the 100-yard butterfly (54.99 seconds) while Varga was […]

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Champaign County Forest Preserve Launches Enchanting Snowflake Search

The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) has unveiled a unique and delightful event for winter enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Dubbed the “CCFPD Snowflake Search,” this engaging activity invites guests to explore the picturesque landscapes of the county’s forest preserves while hunting for artistically crafted snowflakes. Starting January 18 […]