The 2020 Champaign County Fair has announced that the Beach Boys will take the stage at the Champaign County Fairgrounds on July 23. Grandstand tickets and track tickets (lawn chairs allowed to this show) will go on sale this February 28 at 8AM and are available at champaigncountyfair.cc. Tickets start […]
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Seth Schutte preaches without shoes on “Holy Ground”
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com There are reasons, Seth Schutte has learned, why things do happen and why they should happen. Sometimes these events are obvious and take place quickly. Other times, they are more veiled and take longer to materialize. Schutte is a Mahomet-Seymour High School graduate, Class of 2002. […]
Mahomet-Seymour Wrestling advances to IHSA 2A State
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For the 18th time in the 37-year history of the IHSA dual-meet state series in wrestling, Mahomet-Seymour has advanced its full team to the Elite Eight. The Bulldogs earned their berth on Tuesday with a resounding 71-10 triumph over host Lincoln in a Class 2A sectional […]
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Census
What is the Census? Since 1790, the United States has conducted a census every 10 years (decennial). The census has evolved over the last 200 years, but its purpose has always been to count the population for representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Founding Fathers wanted population to […]
Super Smash Brothers Tournament to benefit Mahomet Helping Hands
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour senior Seth Honnigford is looking forward to making a difference in the community while also giving teens an opportunity to have fun. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Honnigford will host a Super Smash Brothers Tournament on March 8 at the Mahomet Public Library to […]
Thomason and Zilewicz team up with TZ Automotive
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Ken Thomason can’t decide what he loves more: fixing cars or helping people. With his new endeavor as owner of TZ Automotive, Thomason doesn’t have to decide. In early November, Thomason teamed up with his friend, Ed Zilewicz, to open their first shop at 1006 E. McDougal […]
Nuxoll explains preliminary ISBE Financial Rating
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District received a preliminary score of 2.55 on its ISBE Financial Report, putting it in the “Financial Watch” category, the lowest category designated by the ISBE. District Chief School Business Official Trent Nuxoll, who has resigned from his position in the Mahomet-Seymour School District […]
Dessert reception for Nuxoll March 9
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will hold a dessert reception on Monday, March 9, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. in the Bell Lobby of Middletown Prairie Elementary School to thank Trent Nuxoll, Chief School Business Official, for his years of service to the District. After 9 years of service to the […]
Mahomet-Seymour Swimming places fourth at Centennial Sectional
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com The Bulldogs placed fourth on Saturday in the Centennial Sectional. Nineteen schools scored points at the single-class meet. M-S totaled 95 points. Meet champion Champaign Central amassed 269 points and was followed by Centennial (253) and Charleston (121). The Bulldogs finished among the top four teams in […]
C.J. Shoaf’s school record also ranks him 5th nationally
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com C.J. Shoaf continues to reach new heights during the indoor portion of the Bulldogs’ track and field season. On Saturday at the Normal West Invitational, Shoaf re-broke the school record in the high jump. He cleared 6 feet, 10 inches and coach Todd Lafond said, “came within […]