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Mahomet Public Library to host fall book sale
The Friends of the Mahomet Library will host their fall book sale on September 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In case of bad weather, the sale will be rescheduled for the following Saturday, October 3. The sale will be held outside on the library lawn with COVID-19 precautions being followed.
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Mahomet-Seymour Tennis suffers loss at Mattoon
By Fred Kroner The Bulldogs’ season record dropped to 1-2 after a 9-0 loss on Thursday (Sept. 19) at Mattoon. M-S’ doubles duo of Averly Sanborn and Savannah Amatyleon lost a tough first set 7-6 and were beaten in straight sets after a 6-0 setback in the second set. Sanborn and Amatyleon have a 1-1…
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Mahomet-Seymour Golf grabs third-consecutive win
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Medalist Zach Courson and runner-up Jameson Drinkwalter each matched the season’s best scores on Thursday (Sept. 17), leading the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ golf team to its third consecutive victory. The Bulldogs topped Rantoul 169-182 at Lake of the Woods. Courson fired a 37 and Drinkwalter turned in a 42. The team’s third-place…
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Fred Peralta hits hole-in-one at Lake of the Woods Golf Course
The Lake of the Woods was the site for holes-in-one on consecutive days. On Wednesday (Sept. 16), Fred Peralta aced the fourth hole on the par-3 course. He used a 9-iron on the 70-yard hole. On Thursday (Sept. 17), Harrison Winter recorded his first career hole-in-one on the 155-yard 14th hole. He used a 9-iron.…
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Mahomet Public Library purchases heating system to disinfect materials
The Mahomet Public Library is committed to following science and protecting their patrons during COVID-19. “We’ve said, the board and I have said, whatever science comes back, that’s the science we’re going to follow in terms of quarantining things, because it’s a concern,” Director John Howard said. “You know, people take our materials and then…
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As harvest begins, First State Bank of Forrest remembers farmers
Some people are thinking about pumpkin. While others have fall leaves on their minds. But farmers are getting their equipment and teams ready for harvest, which is expected to begin next week. First State Bank of Forrest Mahomet Branch wants farmers to know that they are not forgotten, and that their work is appreciated. It’s…
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Pritzker defends decision on high school football
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he stands behind his decision to prohibit high school football for the fall season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, even as professional and many college leagues have decided to resume play. “Over the summer, we saw outbreaks across Illinois and the world tied…
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Mahomet Garage Sales 9.17.2020
301 EAST STATE STREET, MAHOMET, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY SEPT. 18 &, SATURDAY SEPT. 19, 8:00 AM TO NOON EACH DAY, TOOLS: Freud Biscuit Cutter, Right Angle Drill, Multiple Drills, 5 Routers, 4”Side Grinder, Several Sanders, Bostitch Nailers, Grinding Stand, Dovetail Maker, Many other tools too numerous to mention., LAWN CARE:, Toro Lawn Mower, Farm Innovators Pond…
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A story about Becky Kuhns and the former Becky Kuhns
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com They were teen-aged girls in the 1970s, attending Mahomet-Seymour High School and graduating one year apart. They were acquaintances who shared some similar interests, such as Marching Band and chorus. Decades later, they still keep in touch and exchange Christmas cards. They talked by phone earlier this week. On the July…
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Mahomet-Seymour Tennis drops match at Centennial
By Fred Kroner The Bulldogs dropped a 9-0 decision at Centennial on Tuesday (Sept. 15). At No. 1 singles, Amalie Fried won five games in a 6-4, 6-1 loss. At No. 3 singles, Emma Clements won four games in a 6-1, 6-3 loss and at No. 6 singles, Gianna Hill also won four games in…