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Everything you need to know about the 2020 Census
What is the Census? Since 1790, the United States has conducted a census every 10 years (decennial). The census has evolved over the last 200 years, but its purpose has always been to count the population for representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Founding Fathers wanted population to be the basis for sharing…
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Super Smash Brothers Tournament to benefit Mahomet Helping Hands
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Mahomet-Seymour senior Seth Honnigford is looking forward to making a difference in the community while also giving teens an opportunity to have fun. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Honnigford will host a Super Smash Brothers Tournament on March 8 at the Mahomet Public Library to collect non-perishable food and toiletry…
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Thomason and Zilewicz team up with TZ Automotive
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com Ken Thomason can’t decide what he loves more: fixing cars or helping people. With his new endeavor as owner of TZ Automotive, Thomason doesn’t have to decide. In early November, Thomason teamed up with his friend, Ed Zilewicz, to open their first shop at 1006 E. McDougal Rd., Mahomet. “We’ve been talking…
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Nuxoll explains preliminary ISBE Financial Rating
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com The Mahomet-Seymour School District received a preliminary score of 2.55 on its ISBE Financial Report, putting it in the “Financial Watch” category, the lowest category designated by the ISBE. District Chief School Business Official Trent Nuxoll, who has resigned from his position in the Mahomet-Seymour School District to take a job at…
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Dessert reception for Nuxoll March 9
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will hold a dessert reception on Monday, March 9, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. in the Bell Lobby of Middletown Prairie Elementary School to thank Trent Nuxoll, Chief School Business Official, for his years of service to the District. After 9 years of service to the Mahomet-Seymour Schools, Mr. Nuxoll is…
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Mahomet-Seymour Swimming places fourth at Centennial Sectional
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com The Bulldogs placed fourth on Saturday in the Centennial Sectional. Nineteen schools scored points at the single-class meet. M-S totaled 95 points. Meet champion Champaign Central amassed 269 points and was followed by Centennial (253) and Charleston (121). The Bulldogs finished among the top four teams in all three relays, each anchored…
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C.J. Shoaf’s school record also ranks him 5th nationally
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com C.J. Shoaf continues to reach new heights during the indoor portion of the Bulldogs’ track and field season. On Saturday at the Normal West Invitational, Shoaf re-broke the school record in the high jump. He cleared 6 feet, 10 inches and coach Todd Lafond said, “came within a hair of clearing 7…
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Renshaw places 5th in Class 2A IHSA State, strong showings for Buchanan and Granadino
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com All three of the Bulldogs’ individual state-qualifiers won matches at the UI State Farm Center and junior Daniel Renshaw posted four wins and placed fifth in the Class 2A 220-pound division. Renshaw’s only losses in the state tournament were to the eventual champion, unbeaten Apollo Gothard, from Lemont, and third-place finishing Jason…
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Coleman and Essien lead Bulldogs over Charleston
BY FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com The Bulldogs’ winning streak hit eight games Friday night in a 67-43 Apollo Conference triumph at Charleston. Grant Coleman scored 19 points and Kobe Essien fired in 14 points as M-S dispatched the Trojans for the second time this season by at least 20 points. Essien posted a double-double after grabbing a…
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Rosenbery, Evens and Wheeler leave legacy to build upon
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com When the girls’ basketball season ended on Thursday with a loss in the Class 3A regional championship game at Decatur MacArthur, Mahomet-Seymour was able to reflect on the season that was. For the 18-14 Bulldogs, it was the most wins in 13 years. Though three seniors will graduate, 14 athletes who logged…