The Vermilion County Federation is recognizing 10-year 4-H members by sharing their bios with the community. Normally, the participants would be honored them at the Vermilion County Fair. When the fair was canceled for 2020, the 4-H group decided to have a virtual show. Kayden Turner of Danville is […]
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High school athletes return for team workouts with coronavirus guidelines in place
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Area high schools are in the process of preparing their athletes to return to competition. The IHSA permitted limited participation last week, allowing districts to conduct conditioning, agility and strength training exercises in small groups. Oakwood chose to wait until this week in order to get […]
Spence Farm Co-Op provides more than sustenance
Marty Travis can do a lot with a seed. It’s in his blood. The seventh generation steward of Spence Farm in Livingston County can take a seed and produce heirloom and native crops on the 160-acre farm. It’s a process he learned from his ancestors, who purchased the land nearly […]
Champaign-Urbana wins bid for IHSA boys’ basketball state finals
The IHSA boys basketball state finals will move to Champaign-Urbana beginning in 2021. After being held in Peoria for 25 years, the State Farm Center won the bid as part of a joint proposal from the University of Illinois, the Fighting Illini Athletic Department, State Farm Center, Visit Champaign County, […]
Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker will issue an Executive Order cancelling the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs this year. The announcement of the cancellations has prompted the Department of Agriculture to offer a safe, creative way to ensure youth exhibitors still get a chance to showcase […]
Danville Area Community College Spring 2020 President’s & Honor’s List
Danville Area Community College has released the Spring 2020 President’s & Honor’s List. A student must carry 12 or more credit hours and a straight A (4.0) average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the President’s List. To be included on the Honor’s List, a student must carry […]
Champaign’s Orpheum Children’s Museum to close its doors
Champaign’s Orpheum Children’s Museum has announced that despite support, donations, a PPP loan and grants, the museum will not reopen it’s doors. “Since March, we have not been able to welcome guests to our museum or our camps,” a press release states. “ The impact of this pandemic has regrettably […]
Champaign-Urbana Espresso Royale Coffee will remain open
Espresso Royale Coffee’s parent company in Michigan announced Thursday that the organization would permanently close doors due to the pandemic, but an announcement Thursday afternoon by local management states that Champaign-Urbana locations will “live on.” “Master roaster Ken (a UI alumnus who got his start as a barista at the […]
Homer Community Library to open with COVID-19 restrictions on June 15
The Homer Community Library plans to reopen the library after nearly three months of being closed to patrons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the library open the doors on the southwest corner of the building on June 15, several COVID-19 restrictions will be in place to reduce the spread […]
St. Joseph Community Festival committee plans to keep a few events in place in 2020
The St. Joseph Community Fall Festival will look a little different in 2020. In a statement released from the festival committee Wednesday, “The festival committee in consultation with the American Legion, Village, and carnival, after much thought has decided to cancel most of the events for this years festival. With […]
