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Former M-S coach leads Fremd to State Championship
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com People come. People go. It is true in all aspects of life, but perhaps more so in the education profession than others. Some young teachers start in smaller districts to get their foot in the door before they pursue jobs at larger schools. Others teachers decide, after years in the classroom,…
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Mahomet-Seymour seeks more children who need food
In all the uncertainty that is happening in March, the state of Illinois and the Mahomet-Seymour School District have committed to providing food for children. “Not just students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, but also to make meals available for any child 18-and-under in the community,” Mahomet-Seymour superintendent Lindsey Hall said. Since the…
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Classic Plumbing sees uptick in calls during stay-at-home order
When the world stops, the plumbing business gets a little busier. That was the case for Classic Plumbing last weekend. “The current crisis has caused people to rush for a service that they don’t have to rush for in some ways,” Classic Plumbing’s owner Tim Culver said. “My phone was very active.” Because of the…
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IHSA still working on ways to hold spring 2020 season
The Illinois High School Association announced Wednesday that it is still looking for ways for the 2020 spring season to happen. Currently, all practices and games, along with school, are canceled until April 8 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In a letter from IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, athletic directors and school administrators heard…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing March 25, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— Under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), area healthcare organizations will be providing weekday media briefings.The number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in Illinois continues to rise. As of today, there are eight confirmed cases in Champaign County.Because community transmission is occurring in multiple locations throughout the state, we…
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Water District asks customers to not flush disposable wipes
The Sangamon Valley Public Water District is asking its customers to be cognizant about what they put down the toilet drain after having to clean out two sewage lines yesterday. “We received two calls from two different households, who are users, and they called with a report of a slow drain; so when they flush…
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Illinois preparing for increased hospital demand due to COVID-19
Pritzker bracing for revenue drop, possible budget cuts By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday the state is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces for a sharp increase in demand due to the outbreak…
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Alexa Franklin named National Association of Christian Athletes (NACA) Player of the Year
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Alexa Franklin’s involvement in sports has been in full force for more than a decade. The accolades and accomplishments would fill multiple scrapbook volumes for the Mahomet resident. By the time she was 7 years old, Franklin was running in 5-kilometer races with other family members, and she now has more…
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Museum of the Grand Prairie to host virtual Museum tour on March 27
The Museum of the Grand Prairie will host a virtual Night at the Museum on March 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. A Facebook event that went out today encourages people to join from the Museum of the Grand Prairie Facebook page as they broadcast a live tour of “The Grand Prairie Story” exhibit. “Each…
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M-S PTO encourages a “Bulldog Hunt”
The Mahomet-Seymour PTO is encouraging Mahomet residents to join them on a “Bulldog Hunt” that begins March 24, 2020. On a “stay at home” order, the PTO looked for ways for families to stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis. They provided a bulldog coloring sheet on their Facebook page, encouraging Mahomet-Seymour students to participate. “We…