When I was 17 years old, I really liked this boy. He was about 6’3” tall, he had big ears and a really cute smile. And although I was a measly 5’9” with my basketball shoes on, I could beat him in basketball. This proves that not all tall […]
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Domestic abuse victims find help with Willow Tree Missions
Domestic abuse is not something that just happens in large cities. “When we moved to Monticello six years ago, I thought, ‘Really? No. We chose to move here because this is a low-crime, easy laid back country setting. (Domestic abuse) seems like a strange thing to put all of your […]
White donates winnings back to community
The 2017 1st Prize Winner of the Mahomet Park and Recreation / Upper Sangamon River Conservancy Sangamon River Duck Race was Andrew White. Andrew generously donated all of his $500 cash prize back to three local organizations. MPRD, USRC and the Mahomet Lions Club. The Sangamon River Duck Race is an […]
MSHS Volleyball, Cross Country and Soccer pick up wins
MSHS Volleyball The Mahomet-Seymour Volleyball team defeated Lincoln in two sets 24-26, 25-23, 25-23 Tuesday night. Savannah Matthews had 12 kills and 7 digs. Kayin Garner 24 assists and 7 digs. Hannah Buzicky and Sam Hites combined for 7 aces. MSHS Cross Country The Mahomet-Seymour Cross Country team won the East Peoria Invitational […]
Mahomet-Seymour Apollo Conference Boys and Girls Golf Results
The Mahomet-Seymour Girls Golf team took fifth place in the five-team Apollo Conference tournament with a score of 458. Sarah Amjad shot 102, Jaden Klaus shot 108, Emma Majad shot 110, Rachel Burke 124 and Jade Harms 140. The boys golf team took third amoung seven Apollo conference teams. Adam Woller […]
Fundraiser at American Legion 1015 on October 14
The Mahomet American Legion Post 1015 will host a fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 5-7 pm at 412 E Main St. The meal cost $10, but is free for first responders. The funds benefit local veterans and their families, along with scholarships for local high school students.
Lincoln Lecture series kicks off with portrayal of Harriet Tubman Sunday
The Museum of the Grand Prairie will kick off the 10th Annual Lincoln Lecture Series with a lecture titled “Harriet Tubman: Leader to Freedom” on October 1 at 2 p.m. Kathryn Harris, retired director of Library Services at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, will take on the persona of a former […]
Cornbelt Fire Department Open House October 5
During Fire Safety Week, and throughout the month of October, volunteers at the Cornbelt Fire Department want to educate all ages of the Mahomet community on fire safety and prevention. Through an annual open house event, the Mahomet community is invited to tour the station, view fire trucks, take a […]
Rose: Higher education system must adapt, or it will perish Rose/Rep. Brady’s Higher Education Strategic Centers of Excellence Plan is major overhaul of higher ed system
Springfield, IL – In response to Illinois’ growing problem of more and more students attending college outside of the state and several public universities seeing steep enrollment declines, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal) will file the Higher Education Strategic Centers of Excellence Plan, legislation […]
History of Mahomet Plaque Dedication on September 30
The Village of Mahomet will celebrate Mahomet’s History with a presentation at the Masonic Lodge at 414 E Main Street on September 30 from 10 to 11:35 a.m. The event will begin with a welcome statement from the Mayor, Sean Widener. Then from 10 to 10:30, Greg Pasley will give […]
