Category: Local

It’s been almost a year since Mahomet-Seymour senior athlete Nyah Biegler announced her intention to play soccer at Eastern Illinois University. Now the 5’11” midfielder is looking forward to her time as a Panther. The NCAA Division I school has made 4 NCAA tournament appearances, captured 2 Ohio Valley team titles and 5 OVC tournament… Read more

A bit of kindness goes a very long way. It’s something that Alyssa Simpson, the recipient of the Mahomet Public Library Employee of the Year award, tries to do every day. The “Hello” and “How can I help you?” can often fall on deaf ears. But in 2020, Simpson’s attention to the patrons of the… Read more

The 2021 Illinois Christie Clinic Marathon has been postponed. Originally scheduled for April 29–May 1, 2021, organizers announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, the race will be moved to a tentative date of September 9–11, 2021. “What that event will “look” like, we don’t know at this point in time, but we will explore… Read more

With health officials moving our region into Tier One, of the “Restore Illinois” covid-19 protocol, Urbana Park District will begin opening its buildings and will begin in-person programming. “We are glad to open our buildings and begin in-person programs,” said Corky Emberson, Superintendent of Recreation. “When people come to our buildings, they will have their… Read more

The following Mahomet-Seymour High School students were recognized for their academic achievements in the 1st Semester of the 2020-21 school year. High Honors   9th grade Avery S. Allen Fae M. Allen Ava B. Arnett Brooke A. Arnett Elijah W. Beal Lauren K. Bednar Niccolo M. Bellini Nadia N. Biegler Ava D. Boyd Declan M. Brewer… Read more

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School has announced the 2nd Quarter Luke Busch Award winners. Luke Busch was a student at Mahomet-Seymour Junior High when he was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The Busch family established the Luke Busch H.E.A.R.T. Award in his memory. 6th Grade –   Kaylee Guth Parents:  Jonathan and Kathy Guth Nominating teacher:  Mrs. Priscilla… Read more

The following Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Students were recognized for their academic achievements in the 2nd Quarter of 2020.   High Honors 6th Grade Allen, Norah K. Allison, Bree J. Almaroad, Bella M. Andrawes, Jonathan Andrawes, Rachel Bao, William W. Benway, Coy P. Blue, Abbie N. Bolton, Sarah N. Brauer, Nicolas D. Bryan, Cash O. Bryant, Karolyne… Read more

The Mahomet-Seymour Speech Team finished in fourth place out of 18 schools at the Mahomet-Seymour Winter Speech Tournament on January 16. Seventeen Bulldog participants showcased their talents in the 13-event speech tournament. Submitted video recordings were viewed and ranked by speech judges from across the state. The highest-ranking performances advanced to the final round of… Read more

he Mahomet- Seymour High School Fieldhouse will re-open for morning hours (5:30a – 7:00a) for walkers and joggers beginning Monday, January 25. Read more

Champaign County voters will have another decision to make in the 2021 consolidated election on April 6: whether or not to eliminate the Champaign County Recorder of Deeds office, merging its duties with the Champaign County Clerk’s office. The language for the referendum was approved 18-3 by the Champaign County Board on Jan. 14. The… Read more