By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The concept of teachers as nurturers is at the heart of what retiring Mahomet-Seymour speech therapist Chris Russell enjoyed about her 22 years in the district. “Working with Middletown Prairie students has been similar to tending a beautiful garden,” Russell said. “Each year has brought many […]
Chicago – After a member of Governor JB Pritzker’s senior staff tested positive for COVID-19, the Governor’s Office employees will follow Illinois Department of Public Health guidance and work from home for an appropriate isolation period. The asymptomatic staff member tested positive late last week and was in close contact with […]
The name “Mom” may mean a lot to many different people, but for Gibson City native Kristen Hood, “Mom” means selfless. Her mom, Amy Hood, embodies the definition of the word. “She’s just constantly thinking of ways to help others,” Kristen said. “One of her gifts is gift-giving and just […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 18 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 254 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
After receiving guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education and the phase standards administered by Gov. JB Pritzker earlier this week, Illinois High Schools, will move from an in-person summer school model to an e-learning model. Mahomet-Seymour HIgh School announced this week that it will move to an e-learning […]
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 19 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 236 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of […]
The Village of Mahomet has announced that spring 2020 townwide garage sales, originally scheduled for May 15 and 16 are canceled. As of this time, fall garage sales are scheduled for Sept. 11 and 12.
Mahomet-Seymour High School has altered its 2020 graduation plans, moving from a July 10 ceremony at Krannert Center to a May 16 live-streamed ceremony at Mahomet-Seymour High School where parents can virtually watch their child walk across the stage via Bulldog TV. “As you know, things have continued to change […]
Luke Busch was a student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The Busch family established the Luke Busch H.E.A.R.T. Award in his memory. Students are selected based on: Helpfulness, Effort, Acceptance, Respect and Tolerance The award is given quarterly to one student in each […]
