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By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com This is one of a continuing series the Mahomet Daily will publish about the ordinary men and women from the community who have done or accomplished extraordinary things in their lifetime. We encourage readers to submit nominations for other deserving individuals who deserve consideration. We are delighted to tell the stories… Read more

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Ryan Bosch is encountering obstacles in his first year as Mahomet-Seymour boys’ basketball head coach, and the team is still a month away from the start of preseason workouts. The varsity and junior varsity schedules — which had been finalized months ago — finds a series of openings for the season’s… Read more

Tim Culver, owner of Classic Plumbing Systems, will get to build his business and home on the same property in Mahomet. But the build will come at a price to Culver. The Champaign County Zoning Board granted Culver’s request for a special use permit for a 7-acre tract north of Briarcliff Subdivision on Rt. IL… Read more

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Three Mahomet-Seymour golfers were among the 10 individuals who advanced to sectionals following Wednesday’s Class 1A girls’ regional golf tournament at Brookhill Golf Course, in Rantoul. Sarah Amjad (95) placed 24th overall, Emma Yates (96) was 27th and Emma Amjad (98) ended in 30th place. Their seasons will continue next week… Read more

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) speaks at the Decatur Chamber Business Breakfast Oct. 3 after receiving the Champion of Free Enterprise Award from the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Decatur, IL – In recognition of State Sen. Chapin Rose’s (R-Mahomet) “special contributions in the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans,” the Illinois… Read more

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Marching bands — obviously — have moving pieces as they produce their sounds of music. It’s clear to those in the bleachers as the group weaves and works its way through sometimes intricate movements while playing their instruments. For Mahomet-Seymour’s group, that means 213 students this fall doing their thing not… Read more

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Brendan McHale is no stranger to working with Parkland College athletics. His association with the school began in 1992 as an athletic trainer. This week, his duties changed. On Monday, McHale began his first day as Parkland’s athletic director. “I used to help in the training room,” McHale said. “This is… Read more

By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour’s girls’ tennis program had two of the nine all-Apollo Conference selections and secured two top three places in the annual league tournament last weekend at Effingham. At No. 2 singles, Lauren Henderson won back-to-back matches in straight sets to advance into the championship match, which she lost. At No. 2… Read more

Brush and Limb collection will be held Oct 1- Oct. 5. Residents in Area 1 should be ready for collection by 7:00 a.m. Oct. 1. Please note the following collection schedule: Area 1 – Monday Area 2 – Tuesday Area 3 – Wednesday Area 4 – Thursday Area 5 – Friday If you have excess yard… Read more

Three Village of Mahomet trustee seats are up for the April 2, 2019 election. Currently, Bruce Colravy, Bill Oliger, and Don Lynn hold the seats. Potential candidates can get candidacy information from at the Village Administration building, located at 503 E. Main Street, from Cheryl Sproul. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to… Read more