By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Two days before the official arrival of Thanksgiving 2020, Marsha (Primmer) Neitzel found more reasons to be thankful. It’s because of the people. Kind people. Caring people. Considerate people. Compassionate people. People whose names she doesn’t even know. People whom she might never see again. People […]
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Mahomet-Seymour/Champaign County COVID-19 numbers Nov. 24, 2020
There are 79 COVID-19 active cases in area code 61853, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 24 statistics. On Nov. 23 there were 82 active cases. Area code 61875, including Seymour has 4 active cases as of Nov. 24. This number is unchanged from Monday. Champaign County currently […]
Carle, OSF call on community to do its part to curb COVID-19 spread
Trends in hospitalizations in Champaign County are concerning local hospital officials. Carle Foundation Hospital Associate Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Chan and OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center President Dr. Jared Rogers joined Champaign-Urbana Public Health Director Julie Pryde Monday afternoon to discuss how rising positivity rates in Region […]
IDPH preps for expected initial 400,000 doses of vaccine
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — After Pfizer submitted its application for a COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week, Illinois public health officials have continued preparing locations to store and distribute the vaccine that could be released to frontline hospital workers in a matter […]
Carle COVID-19 testing sites open Thanksgiving Day
Carle Hospital will host COVID-19 testing sites on Thanksgiving Day. Carle Champaign on Mattis | 8 am-6 pm Carle Mattoon on Hurst | 8 am-6 pm Carle Richland Memorial Hospital | 8 am-6 pm Carle Danville on Fairchild | 8 am-Noon Carle Hoopeston Regional | 8 am-Noon
Mahomet-Seymour/Champaign County COVID-19 numbers Nov. 23, 2020
There are 82 COVID-19 active cases in area code 61853, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 23 statistics. On Nov. 21 there were 92 active cases and on Nov. 22 there were 96 active cases. Area code 61875, including Seymour has 4 active cases as of Nov. 23. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Madrigals offer free holiday performance
-Watch the Mahomet-Seymour Madrigal Performance from Dec. 12 at 6 p.m until Christmas here. -Submit a video to the Mahomet-Seymour Alumni Chorus here.-Order cookies and an at-home Madrigal caroling experience here. The 2020 Mahomet-Seymour Madrigal dinner may be different in its 38th year, but it’s still definitely something worth celebrating: […]
Christmas Tree Farms in Central Illinois
Picking up a freshly-cut Christmas tree is a family event that is sure to create lasting memories. East Central Illinois has a great selection of fresh-cut Christmas trees that are sure to make your home sparkle during the holidays. Our Christmas tree farm guide will help you find that perfect […]
Mahomet-Seymour/Champaign County COVID-19 numbers Nov. 20, 2020
There are 85 COVID-19 active cases in area code 61853, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District’s Nov. 20 statistics. On Nov. 19 there were 77 active cases. Area code 61875, including Seymour has 2 active cases, down one from Wednesday. Champaign County currently has 1,324 active cases. On Nov. […]
Mahomet-Seymour tax levy available to public comment until Dec. 14
The Mahomet-Seymour School Board approved the tentative 2020 tax levy within the consent agenda at the Nov. 16 board meeting. The tax levy will be on display for public comment and input until Dec. 14, at which time the board will vote on the final levy during a public board […]