By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Seniors accounted for 46 points and 13 rebounds Friday night as Mahomet-Seymour ended the regular season with a 67-56 Apollo Conference triumph over Mattoon on Senior Night. Senior Cory Noe scored a team-high 21 points and had five rebounds as well as five assists. Senior Noah […]
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Middletown Prairie playground green space prompts discussion
Recess. It’s a 15- or 20-minute break from class, or after lunch. But for some kids, it’s everything. The Mahomet-Seymour School Board began to look at plans for the Middletown Prairie Elementary Phase II playground during a board meeting in July of 2016. At the time, former Superintendent Rick Johnston […]
Village Staff recommends 5 cent water rate increase
By Emily Jankauski The village of Mahomet’s water/wastewater department recommended to the board of trustees raising water rates 5 cents per 100 gallons of water used effective May 1. The board reviews water rates, wastewater rates and connection fees annually. The average monthly bill for residents, which is based on estimated […]
A tower of strength: Madeleine McNulty’s legacy of joy leaves impression with students
Article and Photo by: Emily Jankauski Competing for the Mahomet Area Magic, Madeleine McNulty (top left) often enjoyed seeing her teammates win over herself. Her mother, Dawn McNulty said she exhibited a ‘spirit of enthusiasm and positivity.’ Twisting and twirling her way through life’s obstacles, Madeleine McNulty will be honored […]
MSHS National Honor Society Inductees announced Wednesday
Mahomet-Seymour High School honored 113 junior and senior students as they were inducted into the National Honor Society Wednesday night. Since its inception in 1921, the National Honor Society has recognized students for scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Layne Acree Emma Amjad Sarah Amjad Drake Apperson Hannah Beddow Clayton Bell Jessica […]
Hall visits Rose for Rauner’s annual budget address
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) hosted Dr. Lindsey Hall, the Superintendent of Schools for Mahomet-Seymour Feb. 14 at the Statehouse. Hall was of guest of Sen. Rose for Gov. Rauner’s annual budget address.
Tim Glumac visits Rose as Page
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) hosted Tim Glumac from Mahomet as his Page for a Day at the Statehouse Feb. 21. Glumac is a student at Mahomet-Seymour High School, and this is his fifth time Paging for Sen. Rose.
Risley to be inducted into the IWCOA Hall of Fame
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Life sometimes gets in the way of goals and expectations, derailing ambitions but setting a person’s course in an unexpected — but rewarding — direction. Jim Risley had plans as he graduated from the University of Illinois. He expected to combine his teaching career with time […]
M-S Wrestling and Swimming finish seasons with heads high
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Individually, four Mahomet-Seymour wrestlers gained a measure of redemption on Tuesday, but collectively the Bulldogs team was not able to secure a berth at state for the second consecutive year. In a Class 2A team-dual sectional match, Cahokia overpowered M-S 56-18 at Mattoon, ending the Bulldogs’ […]
County Road near Spring Lake Closed
CR 2000 N between CR 150 E and Spring Lake Rd at 0800 is being closed due to the water being up to the road and the forecast is for the river to keep rising. The Village has closed the Village end and Mahomet Township has closed their end.
