By Fred Kroner Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin knocked off Oakwood, 48-40, on Friday (Jan. 12) in a first-round game of the Vermilion County Tournament at Danville Area Community College. Jaydah Arrowsmith led the Comets with 21 points. Gracie Hanner added eight points and Nikita Taylor wound up with six points. Bella Bradford contributed […]
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Comets open VCC play with win over Georgetown-Ridge Farm
By Fred Kroner Alec Harrison scored 22 points and Carsen Dudley added 13 points on Saturday (Jan. 13) as the Oakwood boys’ basketball team opened play in the Vermilion County Tournament with a 54-38 triumph over Georgetown-Ridge Farm. The week-long tournament is being held at Danville Area Community College’s Mary […]
SJ-O boys’ basketball defeats Maroa-Forsyth
By Fred Kroner Tanner Jacob sparked the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team to a 63-46 victory at home on Saturday (Jan. 13) over Maroa-Forsyth, helping the Spartans snap a two-game losing streak. Jacob, who bucketed two shots from three-point range, also had three assists and three steals. Teammates scoring in […]
Spartans on a 4-game win streak
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Sophomore Addison Brooks bagged a season-high four three-pointers on Thursday (Jan. 11) as the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball team extended its winning streak to four games. SJ-O posted a 40-38 win at Chillicothe IVC. Addison Frick notched two three-pointers and scored 10 points. Timera Blackburn-Kelley chipped […]
Cold Weather Protections to Prevent Freezing Pipes
As East Central Illinois braces for near-zero temperatures this weekend, residents must prepare to protect their homes against freezing pipes. Burst pipes can cause extensive damage and costly repairs, so taking preventative measures is crucial. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and steps to keep your pipes […]
Champaign Community Urged to Donate Blood Amid National Shortage
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage, the most critical in the past 20 years, prompting an urgent call for donors in Champaign and across the nation. Currently, the Red Cross blood supply has plummeted to alarmingly low levels, impacting the availability of vital blood and platelet […]
Village board of Homer votes to eliminate police department
The Village of Homer, a small community of around 1,000 residents located in east Champaign County, Illinois, has decided to eliminate its police department. The decision came after a vote by the village board, which concluded with a 4-1 majority in favor of removing the police department from the village’s […]
Hopper leads Heritage against Toledo Cumberland
By Fred Kroner Addi Hopper scored five points for the Heritage girls’ basketball team, which took a 66-10 loss on Monday (Jan. 8) at Toledo Cumberland. Briyah Hardaway hit three points and Bri Ploense added the Hawks’ other two points. Cumberland built a 37-4 halftime lead. Heritage (2-18) returns to […]
Happ leads Hawks against Tri-County
By Fred Kroner Anthony Happ scored seven points for Heritage on Tuesday (Jan. 9), but the Hawks were decisioned by Tri-County, 65-15, at Shiloh High School. Adding two points apiece for Heritage were Brayden Jones, Clark Roland, Brennan Struck and Rylan White. The Hawks (3-15) return to action on Friday […]
Comets outlast Milford at home
By Fred Kroner Jaydah Arrowsmith connected for a game-high 22 points on Monday (Jan. 8) as Oakwood won its second game in five days, 38-34, at home over Milford. The Comets trailed, 9-6, after one quarter and 16-15 at halftime. Arrowsmith netted six of her points during Oakwood’s 14-6 surge […]