By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School softball team is off to a slow start to the 2023 season, dropping three games in a six-day span that stretched through Tuesday (Aug. 8). The Bulldogs opened the season on Thursday (Aug 3) and suffered a 15-0 loss at Monticello. […]
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First State Bank of Forest Photos: 2023 MAYC Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K
This photo album of the 2023 Mahomet Area Youth Club Run is brought to you by First State Bank of Forest. Maddie Grindley was the photographer. To view the entire album, visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2023-Mahomet-Area-Youth-Club-Run/.
2023 Mahomet Music Festival Schedule
August 25 5 to 10 p.m. Vendors and Crafters5 to 10 p.m. Carnival Rides5 to 10 p.m. Vendors5 to 11 p.m. Beer Garden5 to 11 p.m. Food Court6 to 11 p.m. Shuttle Service6:30 p.m. Zakk Tompkins7:30 p.m. Candy Foster and the Shades of Blue9:00 p.m. Hairbangers Ball August 26 9 […]
The Numbers in Our Lives with Christie Clinic
By: Larry Williams, Health Coach, Transformations Medical Weight Loss Program Let’s face it, as a society, we are fixated with numbers. Whether it’s miles per gallon, interest rates, or years to retirement we are very much aware of numbers. This is also true with our health, more specifically, our weight. […]
Illinois to invest more than $23 million in abortion access, reproductive health care initiatives
By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com As another of Illinois’ border states is set to enact a near-total abortion ban this week, Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced several new programs to help address the influx of out-of-state abortion seekers the state has seen in the 13 months since the U.S. […]
Registration for CCFPD’s Pedal the Preserves now open
Get ready for an exciting two-day cycling adventure amidst the picturesque landscapes of Champaign County Forest Preserve! The much-awaited Pedal the Preserves event is set to take place on August 19th and 20th, 2023, offering participants the opportunity to explore the beautiful Kickapoo Rail Trail, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, and […]
Aera Boateng continues to grow in “Ride the Cyclone” at The Station Theatre
By Dani Tietz Aera Boateng is making her mark in the world of theater. An employee at the Mahomet Public Library and graduate of Mahomet-Seymour, Boateng’s journey into the world of acting began when she joined the drama club during her freshman year. Although she didn’t have a strong interest […]
State driver services facilities to require appointments in more than 40 locations
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Drivers who need to renew their license at a secretary of state facility will likely have to make an appointment starting this fall. Starting Sept. 1, 44 driver services facilities in medium- to large-sized cities around the state will require appointments for driver services – […]
Boyd wins 1500 at USATF Track and Field National Junior Olympics
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ava Boyd is no longer running alongside fast company. The Mahomet-Seymour senior-to-be is the fast company others are trying to catch. Boyd, competing for the Champaign-based Vipers Track Club, solidified her status as one of the nation’s elite prep distance runners on Sunday (July 30) when […]
Three records were broken at the Lake of the Woods Junior Open golf tournament
By FRED KRONER fred@mahomet.news.com Three tournament records were broken on Thursday (July 27) in the annual Lake of the Woods Junior Open golf tournament. All three record-setters were in the boys’ division. Mahomet-Seymour junior-to-be Reis Claybrooke shot an 18-hole score of 70 to win the boys’ 16-17 age division. He […]