Researching seals and sea lions or rescuing humpback whales may not even be on the radar for many Mahomet youth, but 1998 Mahomet-Seymour graduate Ryan Berger is living out his dream on a team of researchers for Point Blue Conservation Science on the Farallon Islands off the coast of California. […]
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Mahomet Curves to raise money for Laura Dahl
Mahomet Curves invites the community to purchase raffle tickets throughout the month of October to support resident Laura Dahl as she continues to battle breast cancer. Dahl was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2009. Upon the suggestion of the radiation oncologist, Dahl was scheduled for a breast MRI, which […]
MSHS FFA team takes soil competition
TheMahomet-Seymour FFA Soilsteam won the Section 17 FFA Soils Contest for the fourth time in a row. Jack Lourash was the top individual overall. He was followed by Hannah Douglas, 4th place overall; Thomas McClellan, 7th place overall; Maddie Cender, 9th place overall. Pictured: Hannah Douglas, Tyler Courson, Jack Lourash, […]
3rd Annual Chris Craig Memorial 5K on October 4
The 3rd annual Chris Craig Memorial 5K Run/Walk to benefit Mahomet-Seymour Schools, the Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department and the Carle Cancer Center will take place on October 4 at Elks Lodge at Lake of the Woods at 8:00 a.m. Chris Craig passed away after battling kidney cancer in 2012. […]
Teachers and students comfortable at Middletown Prairie, use Smart Boards to reach young students
New building. New students. Even some new staff. Almost everything about Middletown Prairie Elementary School is new. From the freshly painted walls, to the shiny floors, to the small desks and chairs arranged in clusters. Teachers and the principal are excited about their new home, but a piece of technology […]
Kenney brothers bring energy to Bulldog teams, focus on pushing each other
The most famous brothers currently attending Mahomet-Seymour High School are back under Friday night lights this fall, and it sure is hard to ignore them. Tom and Joe Kenney, who are just 15 months apart in age, have pushed each other both on and off the field, bringing energy to […]
Lincoln Trail to expand healthy lifestyle education
Developing healthy lifestyle habits has been in the forefront of childhood obesity discussions for many years. But this year, Lincoln Trail Elementary has switched the focus of discussing solutions to actively educating students about their food and activity decisions by implementing C.A.T.C.H. (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) into the school […]
Renegade ready to close outdoor concert series at Lake of the Woods Bar
For nearly 25 years, Renegade has brought southern classic rock to Central Illinois. And this Saturday, in the final outdoor concert of the season Renegade will perform at Lake of the Woods Bar at 8 p.m. Organized by lead vocalist, Ken Stanley, Renegade performs high-energy covers of well-known artists such […]
Foundation updates logo, ready to support district both short and long-term
Coming off a successful Bulldog Bash last spring, members of the Mahomet-Seymour Educational Foundation are ready to provide financial support for educational opportunities throughout the Mahomet-Seymour School District during the 2014-2015 school year. The Foundation will kick-off its giving campaign this Friday as members will throw small frisbees and smarties […]
Mahomet Christian Church gears up for day of community service
With summer winding down, the Mahomet Christian Church is already gearing up for the giving season. The church, which began a four-week sermon series on “Faith In Action” at the beginning of September, will give back to the Mahomet community during an afternoon of project-based service on September 28. The […]
