Author: Fred Kroner
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Mahomet-Seymour’s Chris Russell ready to retire after 22 years
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The concept of teachers as nurturers is at the heart of what retiring Mahomet-Seymour speech therapist Chris Russell enjoyed about her 22 years in the district. “Working with Middletown Prairie students has been similar to tending a beautiful garden,” Russell said. “Each year has brought many new seeds and bulbs at… Read more
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Mahomet-Seymour will not compete in spring sports if IHSA allows a few summer games
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com State championships are out of the question in 2020 for athletes and teams that participate in any Illinois High School Association spring sport. The statewide organization announced that decision last week. However, there is a possible caveat. At the same time, the IHSA kept open the possibility that some high school games… Read more
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Remote Learning: The Teachers’ Learning Curve
Editor’s Note: The term developing story has taken on a new meaning since November 2019. At that time, many Americans read news stories about COVID-19, not thinking it would impact their lives, but come March 2020, nearly every American’s lives were turned upside down. As scientists learn about coronavirus, as medical professionals deal with its… Read more
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Commentary: Grieving alone
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Tragedies have grown worse. That is in no way meant to diminish the magnitude and impact of the horrific events of the past. It is a commentary on the state of the world as we’ve come to know it during the past six weeks, since the COVID19 pandemic has hit home… Read more
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Zimmerman found love and wonderful memories in Mahomet-Seymour
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com We’ve all heard stories about the person who goes off to school and finds a lifetime soulmate. Lori Bowald Zimmerman is a member of that club, but with a twist. The Roanoke-Benson High School graduate didn’t come across her lifetime partner while attending Eureka College, but after she arrived at her… Read more
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Local food pantries balance need with social distancing guidelines
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Heather McArty, the Director and Board President of the Oakwood Area Food Pantry, Inc., sees an irony as her organization distributes needed food on a weekly basis. “I have been fielding an elevated amount of phone calls and emails from community leaders as well as individuals inquiring about our availability and… Read more
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Heroes from Home: Darrell Ruch
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Life has a way of dictating changes that not all of us are willing to implement in our lives. Darrell Ruch understands. Nearly a year ago – on May 4, 2019 – the Mahomet resident suffered a heart attack. “Out of the blue,” he said. After a week in the hospital,… Read more
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Threat Tec shifts resources to help provide PPE
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com In a time of need, Mahomet’s Andrew Tietz and Jim Crawford, from Hampton, Va., needed to do their part. They don’t look at the coronavirus pandemic as something that affects someone else, but as something that affects everyone. They have devoted much of their work week to helping alleviate the shortage of… Read more
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Gabe Walder named the Executive Director at Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE)
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com It’s the classic Cause and Effect scenario. A decision made by a sixth-grader shaped the entire direction of his future. Of course, Mahomet-Seymour’s Gabe Walder didn’t know how his life would change at the time, in 2000, when he decided to take French while in junior high. Walder didn’t really even… Read more
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Ropp’s Flower Factory moving to Lake of the Woods Rd.
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For more than a quarter of a century, Ropp’s Flower Factory has been an annual staple in the Mahomet community. From a greenhouse at the main headquarters in Gibson City, products are distributed to satellite facilities in Mahomet and Paxton. “We’re a growing business,” owner Roger Cramer said. Literally. With growth… Read more