BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The Hawks were outscored 17-4 in the second quarter on Saturday and suffered a 62-55 loss to Judah Christian in Champaign. Judah’s lead after one quarter was 16-13. Logan Nohren made a team-high 18 points for VG/H. Jake Eversole, after missing the previous six games with […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com The Prairieview-Ogden district is gearing up for a few fundraisers that are sure to raise money for the schools while also providing residents a way to gather and have a good time. On Monday, the PVO school board approved the PTO’s plans for Bingo Glo and […]
BY DANI TIETZ dani@sjodaily.com A kiss on the forehead during a snuggle with an infant is not unusual. But when someone has symptoms of the common cold come in close contact with an infant, they could be spreading more than just affection. Dr. Stefanie Schroeder, a pediatrician at Carle, said […]
Golden Rule Trucking, Inc is contracted with FedEx Ground to pick up and deliver packages. We are looking to hire full time delivery drivers that have excellent customer service skills to join our work family. We do have contractual obligations to meet. The mandated qualifications must be met or exceeded. They are […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Explanation is not the same as justification. Sometimes they can be polar opposites and have no relationship or relevance to each other. Consider the story of a young man who was raised in a small – but growing – midwestern community. He lived in the same […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Three players scored in double figures on Tuesday as the Hawks broke a two-game losing streak with a 64-47 win at Tri-County. Blake Smith tallied a game-high 19 points to lead VG/H, which led 20-6 after one quarter and 36-15 at halftime. Carson Howard generated a […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Samantha Campbell scored nine first-quarter points on Monday, staking the Blue Devils to an early 19-11 lead in a game they won at Cerro Gordo 67-41. Aliya Holloman hit a team-high 28 points. Campbell put up 15 points, just shy of her season-high of 16. Madie […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Brevin Wells scored seven of his game-high 22 points in the fourth quarter to help the Comets rally past Salt Fork 50-45 on Tuesday. Salt Fork carried a 39-36 lead into the final period. Wells nailed six three-point shots, raising his team-leading total for three-pointers to […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com For the sixth time this season, the Comets held an opponent to fewer than 20 points in a game. Oakwood’s 26-16 win on Monday was at Hoopeston Area. The Comets kept the Cornjerkers scoreless in the first period, but were only ahead 11-10 at halftime. Katelyn […]
BY FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Chance Izard scored 14 points and Payton Cain added nine on Tuesday, but the Spartans dropped a 51-42 decision to visiting Paxton-Buckley-Loda. SJ-O held a 16-13 first-half lead before the Panthers (13-2) gained control. The Spartans (10-5) return to action on Friday at Teutopolis, weather permitting.
