By: Jennifer Wroblewski, MD, Christie Clinic Department of Internal Medicine February is National Heart Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and encourage individuals to take proactive steps in caring for their hearts. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death globally, making it […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com The St. Joseph Panthers seventh-grade volleyball team has produced two three-match winning streaks early in the season. St. Joseph opened with wins at home over Hoopeston (25-20, 25-17 on Monday, Jan. 8), Next Generation (25-15, 25-22 on Tuesday, Jan. 9) and Tolono Unity (25-16, 25-11 on […]
The Heritage School District has announced its new superintendent, Kim Norton, marking a significant leadership transition slated for July 1, 2024. Norton will replace Tom Davis as he retires. Norton has served as the Assistant Superintendent in Urbana since 2019. Her journey in educational leadership is marked by a series […]
The Homer Lake Forest Preserve invites the community to step into the enchanting world of maple sugaring, a tradition as old as the towering sugar maples themselves. On Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and again at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, attendees will have the […]
By Fred Kroner Brooklyn Powell scored a game-high 10 points on Thursday (Feb. 1) for the Heritage girls’ basketball team, which lost its home-finale to Argenta-Oreana, 31-21. Loran Tate contributed six points, Addi Hopper made three points and Bri Ploense finished with two points. On Saturday (Feb. 3), the Hawks […]
By Fred Kroner Rylan White scored eight points and Brennan Struck added seven on Friday (Feb. 2), but it wasn’t enough for the Heritage boys’ basketball team, which dropped a 47-20 decision at home to Cerro Gordo/Bement. Destin Nickle scored four points and Clark Roland contributed a free throw for […]
By Fred Kroner The state-ranked Oakwood/Salt Fork boys’ wrestling team qualified 12 of its grapplers for the sectional on Saturday (Feb. 3) at the Robinson Class 1A IHSA Regional Tournament. The Comets’ individual champions were junior Brayden Edwards (2-0 at 113 pounds), senior Grant Brewer (3-0 at 150 pounds), senior […]
By Fred Kroner Jaydah Arrowsmith hit a team-high 13 points on Thursday (Feb. 1) at home, but the Oakwood girls’ basketball team dropped a 44-26 decision to Salt Fork’s Vermilion Valley Conference leaders. Arrowsmith netted both of her team’s three-pointers. Nikita Taylor scored five points. Gracie Hanner and Taylor Smoot […]
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s boys’ basketball team continued its balanced offensive attack at home on Friday (Feb. 20) in a 67-42 triumph over Iroquois West. Four Comets scored in double figures and two others tallied at least seven points. Alec Harrison led the way with 13 points. Cort Vermillion chipped […]
By Fred Kroner Five St. Joseph-Ogden wrestlers earned spots in the Olympia Class 1A IHSA Sectional on Saturday (Feb. 3) on the basis of their performances at the Tolono Unity Regional Tournament. The Spartans’ qualifiers were senior Emmitt Holt (2-0 at 106 pounds), junior Jackson Walsh (1-1 at 113 pounds), […]
