By FRED KRONER fred@mahomet.news.com Upcoming Mahomet-Seymour sophomore Reis Claybrooke posted the low score on Thursday (July 28) in the annual Lake of the Woods Junior Open golf tournament. Claybrooke, 15, carded an 18-hole round of 71 to win the 14-15-year-old boys’ division. He finished three shots in front of runner-up […]
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Classic Plumbing hiring Lead Office Administrator
Classic Plumbing, a local plumbing company in Mahomet, Illinois is seeking a dynamic and diligent full time Lead Office Administrator. The ideal candidate is a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high […]
Brea Benson to take on rowing at The Ohio State University
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com College is a time for newness. New school. New friends. New responsibilities. New experiences. Brea Benson is taking the concept of new experiences to an extreme. One of the most prolific scorers in the history of the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ soccer program, Benson always figured she would […]
Lauren Schnepper to play soccer at Parkland College
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Officially, Lauren Schnepper began playing soccer as a third-grader. In reality, her introduction to the sport was at a much younger age. The thanks goes to three older brothers. “They didn’t cut me any slack,” Schnepper said. She learned to toughen up so as to not […]
Linda Richter looks back on 50 years of Title IX Legislation
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com In China, 2022 is the Year of the Water Tiger. In the United States, it is the year to remember and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of Title IX legislation, which created almost immediate opportunities for the implementation of girls’ and women’s sports at […]
Mitch Rolson named Urbana Firefighter of the Year
By Isabella Zarate Mahomet’s Mitch Rolson was recently honored as the Urbana Firefighter of the Year. “The fire service has kind of been part of my life for my entire life,” Rolson shared. For almost 15 years, Rolson has followed in the footsteps of his dad who dedicated nearly 30 […]
Joseph Scheele to run at Valparaiso University
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Running has been a prominent part of Joseph Scheele’s life the past eight years. The 2022 Mahomet-Seymour graduate plans to keep it that way for at least four more years. He recently signed a letter of intent to continue running at Valparaiso (Indiana) University, where he […]
Christie Clinic Photos: Mahomet Pie Eating Contest
This photo album of the Mahomet Pie Eating Contest is brought to you by Christie Clinic. . Photos were taken by Ethan Bice. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/2022-Mahomet-Pie-Eating-Contest/.
Christie Clinic Photos: 2022 Mahomet-Seymour Lineman Challenge
This photo album of the Mahomet-Seymour Lineman Challenge is brought to you by Christie Clinic. . Photos were taken by Brogan Hennesy. To view the entire album visit https://mahometdaily.smugmug.com/Mahomet-Seymour-Friday-Night-Lights-2022.
CCFPD to enhance stargazing amenities at International Dark Sky Park
Penfield, IL – The Champaign County Forest Preserve District (CCFPD) was awarded $294,000 in grantfunding by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Open Space Land Acquisition andDevelopment (OSLAD) Grant Program to support the construction of a dark sky trail and amenities at MiddleFork River Forest Preserve in Penfield, Illinois. […]