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Bulldog Gridiron Club to support MSHS Football team
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com A new prep football season will officially start for Mahomet-Seymour High School on Aug. 30 when the Bulldogs play at home against Marion in the first game of 2019. That game will continue with an ongoing theme: — There’s a new head coach; — There’s new traditions; — There’s new ideas.…
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Pathogen That Causes Sudden Oak Death Found in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The pathogen which causes Sudden Oak Death, a plant disease that has killed large tracts of oaks and affected many native plant species in California, Oregon, and Europe, has been found in Illinois. Phytophthera ramorum, the causal agent of Sudden Oak Death (SOD) has been confirmed in ornamental plants at ten Walmart…
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Influx of kennel cough seen in East Central Illinois
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Local veterinarians and pet daycares are reporting an increase of kennel cough cases in East Central Illinois. The highly contagious respiratory infection comes with coughing fits that result in a “honking” sound. More serious cases involve phlegm discharge while coughing, nose and eye discharge, loss of appetite, fever…
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Littlefield Group places 850 flags in local communities
The Littlefield Group disbursed themselves throughout the St. Joseph, Mahomet and Tuscola communities early on July 2 to place 850 American flags in the yards of local residents. Three years ago, the team started in just the St. Joseph community with 250 flags. Last year the project grew to 450 flags in the three communities.…
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Mahomet-Seymour Fourth of July Guide
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com 8 a.m., YoYo’s: Mahomet Freedom Four Run to support the Mahomet-Seymour girls’ and boys’ cross country teams, $20 10 a.m., Seymour: Annual Fourth of July Parade , Free 10:30 a.m., Seymour: Annual Seymour Methodist Church games and watermelon eating contest, Free 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Seymour: Car Show, spectators free…
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Mahomet Freedom Four to support MSHS cross country programs
Local runners will have a chance to support the Mahomet-Seymour boys’ and girls’ cross country teams this week during the first Mahomet Freedom Four at 8 a.m. on July 4. Registration for the four-mile race begins July 2 and 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at YoYo’s, 104 S. Lombard, Mahomet. Runners can also…
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Mahomet Diamond Dog 10U earns State Title
The 10U Mahomet Diamond Dog battled 95-degree heat while playing in the 2019 USSSA AA State Tournament on June 28th-30th in Moline, IL. After winning five consecutive games, the team defeated the Dixon Rebels 13-3 to capture the 10U State Title. The Diamond Dogs will finish their season July 10-14 as they play in the World…
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The Open Room to provide spiritual gathering space in Mahomet
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – What can you do with an open room? Mahomet is about to find out. The Open Room is a project sparked by Christine Henrichs, who gathered seven of her closest friends to renovate the office space located at 404 Main St. Henrichs’ idea began a few years ago…
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Engel wins Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour even
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Mahomet, Ill. – Connor Engel was Thursday’s winner in the Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour event at Lake of the Woods for 15-18-year-old players. He fired a 41 and earned a one stroke victory over Jameson Drinkwalter. Rounding out the top five were: Masato Keeley, 45; Brandon Collins, 46; and Jackson…
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Hometown Hero Chuck Thompson: 39th Mahomet Fireworks Show
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The person with the best view of the fireworks at Lake of the Woods rarely sees much of the show. It has been that way for 38 years for Chuck Thompson. It’s not likely to change in Year 39 on this July 4th. The Mahomet resident is on the firing line,…