By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s Auggie Gaudio and the 800-meter relay won state medals in the IESA boys’ eighth-grade state track and field meet, which ended on Saturday (May 21) at the east Side Centre, in East Peoria. Gaudio ran fourth in the 1,600 meters. His time was 4 minutes, 46.68 […]
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour’s seventh-grade girls’ 1,600-meter relay team finished second on Saturday (May 21) in the IESA track and field state meet at the East Side Centre, in East Peoria. The foursome of Ayla Finfrock, Emma Busch, Anniston Huff and Hannah Martin was timed in 4 minutes, 28.20 seconds. […]
By Isabella Zarate “A mom is all I ever wanted to be,” said Katrina Roberts. Starting a family in Mahomet, Roberts had aspirations of a life similar to that of the famous Brady Bunch. “I wanted three girls and three boys, and we would all live happily ever after.” Though, […]
My Facebook and Instagram feed tonight is the same as everyone else’s. You’ve sent your thoughts and prayers; posted a graphic of the state of Texas with a heart; talked about how heartbroken you are for the children and parents; made a passing mention of the Black and Asian Americans […]
When it comes to taxes, there is a lot to consider: every governing body has its own tax rate; every taxpayer pays multiple taxing bodies; almost every taxpayer has a different home value; the taxed amount comes from the annual assessed value. For almost a decade now, the Mahomet-Seymour School […]
URBANA, Ill. — Community members 5 and above can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 booster at a nearby Carle location. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now officially recommends that eligible individuals 5-11 should receive a booster dose at least 5 months after the completion of […]
By Isabella Zarate Memorial Day is more than just a day off. While it is recognized as a perfect time to cookout and gather with friends and family, the day’s true purpose is to take some time to honor and reflect those who have sacrificed so much. Memorial Day is […]
They’ve been silent for decades, but employees of the Sangamon Valley Public Water District (SVPWD), both current and former, are using their voices to talk about working conditions that have been oppressive and unprofessional. Perhaps it was because they came to a breaking point when three board members (Mike Larson, […]
By Fred Kroner Mahomet-Seymour zipped into a 6-0 halftime lead in a Saturday (May 21) Class 2A regional championship girls’ soccer match at Bloomington. The quick getaway made all the difference as most of the second half against Bloomington was canceled by inclement weather, making the 6-0 margin the final […]
By Fred Kroner Abbey Akers pitched Mahomet-Seymour to victory on Thursday (May 19) in the regular-season finale, a 6-2 triumph at home over Decatur MacArthur. In seven innings, Akers yielded four hits, walked one and struck out a season-high10 batters. Chloe Truax and Jenna Wade each had two hits for […]
