The Mahomet-Seymour Girls’ Basketball team captured the seventh-grade 4A IESA Sectional title by defeating Effingham 32-29 in overtime Wednesday. The Bulldogs will face Chatham Glenwood at Bollingbrook Brooks Middle School at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Rose passes legislation that gives first ever independent enforcement power to IDNR to deal with natural gas companies who pollute water supplies
Springfield, IL – The protection of the local water supply will be strengthened under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and passed by the Senate Nov. 28. Senate Bill 3549 will give, for the first time, full jurisdictional authority to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to […]
MSHS Girls’ Basketball drops home Apollo Conference opener
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ basketball team lost its home opener, which was also its Apollo Conference opener, on Monday against Mount Zion. The visiting Braves built a 19-13 lead after one quarter en route to a 58-41 triumph. The Bulldogs are 3-2 overall. Mount Zion is 4-3. Maddy […]
Christmas wishes come to life at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch
In the magic of Christmas, there are few things more enchanting than eight tiny reindeer. And while Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch may not be home to Santa’s famous group, owners Mark and Julie Hardy have seen his patrons light up over the sight of their herd. “They’re just wonderful,” Mark said. […]
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve designated as International Dark Sky Park
The International Dark Sky Association has announced the accreditation of Middle Fork River Forest Preserve in Champaign County, Illinois, U.S., as an International Dark Sky Park, that state’s first such designation. The result caps a two-year effort to achieve the status in a collaboration between the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and […]
Classic Plumbing PLUMBER of the Month: Ike Hatter
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Chances are you’ve seen Ike Hatter. There’s probably a pretty good chance you’ve spoken with him as well. You just might not know his name. Hatter is one of the more active bell ringers that serve annually for the Salvation Army. From mid-November until December 24, […]
Tribute Quartet to perform at First United Methodist Church of Urbana
GMA Dove award nominated Tribute Quartet is scheduled to make their first ever appearance in Urbana, IL! Tribute Quartet will be in concert at First United Methodist Church of Urbana, 304 S. Race St., Urbana, IL on Saturday, December 1st at 6:00 pm! Doors will open at 5:00. This gifted […]
Lebeau works to create inclusive environment at Champaign Gymnastics Academy
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Paige Davis is an adaptable soon-to-be 5-year-old. She could be the poster child for the adage, “any port in a storm.” Davis has enjoyed her time in gymnastics, especially on the balance beam. “She loves to turn anything into a balance beam, like curbs, lines in […]
Village of Mahomet Board Agenda 11.27.2018
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M-S rebounds from loss to defeat STM
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s boys’ basketball team rebounded from its first loss by dealing St. Thomas More its first loss in a Saturday night game in the Bulldogs’ gym. Grant Coleman scored 22 points to lead M-S (2-1) past St. Thomas More (4-1) 52-43. Coleman also grabbed seven rebounds. […]
