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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Fred Kroner Oakwood’s boys’ basketball team picked up two wins in two nights to start the week. The Comets dispatched visiting Milford, 69-46, on Tuesday (Jan. 9) and then followed up on Wednesday (Jan. 10) with a 68-52 win at Hoopeston Area. Jackson Dudley drilled four three-point shots and […]
By Fred Kroner Emmitt Holt produced the fastest pin for the St. Joseph-Ogden wrestling team on successive nights to start the week. In a 42-35 dual-meet decision at home over South Vermillion (Ind.) on Tuesday (Jan. 9), his pin at 106 pounds was secured in 39 seconds. In a 60-17 […]
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Just three players reached the scoring column for the St. Joseph-Ogden girls’ basketball team on Monday (Jan. 8), but that was more than enough as the Spartans tripped visiting Prairie Central, 52-22. SJ-O was led by Addy Martinie, who made a career-high 27 points, including seven […]
By Fred Kroner Joao Vega registered a season-high 19 points and Kylan Walker matched his season’s best with 10 points on Monday (Jan. 8) as the Heritage junior high boys’ basketball team topped Next Generation, 36-20, in Champaign. The seventh-graders (3-12) took a 44-13 setback against Tri-County on Thursday (Jan. […]
