The Lake of the Woods area will serve as a host for a triathlon next fall. Jayne Deluce, from the Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau, told members of the Mahomet Village Board of Trustees on Tuesday that the 3 Disciplines Illinois State Championship will be held on Sunday, Sept. […]
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Superhero Christmas display brings out the kid in many
The manger scene, eight tiny reindeer and an inflatable Santa Clause may be on your Christmas light viewing list, but the superhero Christmas spectacle located at 206 N. Spruce Drive in Mahomet brought hundreds of visitors last year. The Dodge family, who have been Mahomet residents for a little […]
Mahomet-Seymour FBLA collecting items for Mahomet Helping Hands
The Mahomet-Seymour Future Business Leaders of America kicked off their 19th Annual Toy Drive in the Mahomet-Seymour School on December 4. Donations of new toys, same-as-new toys, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens will be collected at Middletown Prairie, Sangamon, and Lincoln Trail to benefit Mahomet Helping Hands through December 11. […]
Strong weekend for MSHS Basketball, Dance, Swimming and Cheer
MSHS Dance Mahomet-Seymour Dance Team placed first at Arlington Heights Dance Competition Saturday. MSHS Boys Swim Team The Mahomet Seymour High School Boys swim team kicked off their season on Saturday, December 2, with a strong winning performance over Apollo conference rival Charleston. The Aqua Dawgs outscored the Trojans 168 […]
Commentary: She will participate because she is part of a community
The Mahomet-Seymour band program will prepare for and perform a 24-hour musical on January 6. While I’m still learning the details, students will arrive at Mahomet-Seymour High School at 6 p.m.on January 5, work all night and day preparing their performance, music, and scenery, then present their work to a […]
Kroner Commentary: Will book smart children function in the “real world?”
Don’t misunderstand this commentary. I am all about honoring and applauding deserving individuals for outstanding achievements, whether in the classroom, the workforce or the athletic arena. Often, the chance to earn recognition can in itself be a motivating force. Any opportunity to encourage someone to do well, or perhaps better […]
Edwards family takes tragedy and spreads joy
Photo and article by Fred Kroner: Members of the Edwards family from Mahomet served as bell-ringers for the Salvation Army last week at Prairie Gardens. From left are, Layla, 8, Lucy, 6, Easton, 1, and Ella, 11. The sisters, dressed as elves, sang Christmas carols during their four-hour shift. Ella […]
2017 Mahomet Parks and Recreation Turkey Trot Huge Success
No time, No Awards, Just Fun! This year, over 500 participants participated for the 5th annual event, the biggest turnout to date! On behalf of the Village of Mahomet’s Park and Recreation Department, we are thankful for the generosity of our event sponsors and participants for supporting this community event. […]
December MSHS Fieldhouse Schedule
Friday, December 1 CLOSED Saturday, December 2 CLOSED Sunday, December 3 CLOSED Monday, December 4 7:30p – 10:00p Tuesday, December 5 7:30p – 10:00p Wednesday, December 6 7:30p – 10:00p Thursday, December 7 7:30p – 10:00p Friday, December 8 CLOSED Saturday, December […]
Biegler looks for balance as soccer talent continues to draw attention
Mahomet-Seymour Freshman Nyah Biegler competes on the ECNL St. Louis Scott Gallager team, which travels regularly to Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Biegler, who plays holding mid, center mid and outside back, played in Phoenix earlier in November. Since returning from the trip, Biegler has had multiple opportunities for international competition […]
