Author: Fred Kroner
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Mahomet Auto Show grows over last decade
*2017 photo of Tom Ludwig’s 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe Tudor By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Mahomet Auto Fest is getting older, but it may not get much larger. “We can’t add a lot,” said Walter Pierce, Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce director. “There isn’t room.” An event that began in 2009 in conjunction with the… Read more
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Bulldog Gridiron Club to support MSHS Football team
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com A new prep football season will officially start for Mahomet-Seymour High School on Aug. 30 when the Bulldogs play at home against Marion in the first game of 2019. That game will continue with an ongoing theme: — There’s a new head coach; — There’s new traditions; — There’s new ideas.… Read more
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Engel wins Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour even
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Connor Engel was Thursday’s winner in the Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour event at Lake of the Woods for 15-18-year-old players. He fired a 41 and earned a one stroke victory over Jameson Drinkwalter. Rounding out the top five were: Masato Keeley, 45; Brandon Collins, 46; and Jackson… Read more
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Hometown Hero Chuck Thompson: 39th Mahomet Fireworks Show
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The person with the best view of the fireworks at Lake of the Woods rarely sees much of the show. It has been that way for 38 years for Chuck Thompson. It’s not likely to change in Year 39 on this July 4th. The Mahomet resident is on the firing line,… Read more
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MSHS spring athletes earn area honors
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For the recently completed high school spring-sport season, seven Mahomet-Seymour athletes – covering four sports – received All-Area first-team accolades on honor squads chosen by The News-Gazette. One Bulldog coach also received recognition as the area’s top coach in her sport. Additionally, eight Bulldogs were named first-team all-Apollo Conference in the… Read more
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Domenic and Nicolina Di Girolamo make music a family affair
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill.- Wherever Domenic and Nicolina Di Girolamo go, the sounds of music seem to follow. It is prominent in the upbringing of the teen-aged Mahomet siblings. “I started singing before I could read,” Nicolina Di Girolamo said. “I remember my mum would print out the lyrics, but put pictures beside… Read more
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Gary Lewis sets goals for upcoming role as Regional Superintendent
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Gary Lewis has an idea of what to expect as he prepares to take over as regional superintendent of schools for Champaign and Ford counties. He will need to deal with people who possess a wide-ranging assortment of ideas and interests, goals and expectations. It’s not unlike when he is at… Read more
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Heroes from Home: Harold and Bev Schroeder
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com This is one of a continuing series the Mahomet Daily will publish about ordinary men and women from the community who have done or accomplished extraordinary things in their lifetimes. We encourage readers to submit nominations for other deserving individuals who warrant consideration. We are delighted to tell the stories of these… Read more
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Gary and Trudy Matthews travel back in time in 1931 Ford Model A
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com Life is a journey for Gary Matthews, and his latest trip was another in a long line of adventures. He and his wife, Trudy, caught the traveling bug decades ago. Now in their 80s, they are not slowing down. They are the Mahomet couple who traveled – by car – to South… Read more
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Dean finishes 50th year as educator
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.comFifty years. Five decades. Half a century. No matter how it’s viewed, Harold Dean’s teaching tenure has encompassed a significant time period. Officially, Dean retired as a full-time teacher 13 years ago. His time off didn’t last long. And, he has yet to stop. “The person who was hired to replace me (in… Read more