The Champaign County Forest Preserve is thrilled to announce its 2024 summer camp programs, inviting children and teens to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and the richness of history. With registration opening on March 6 at 8:00am, these camps promise a summer filled with exploration, learning, and unforgettable […]
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Panther volleyball headed to State tournament
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph’s seventh-grade volleyball team earned a berth in the IESA Class 3A state quarterfinals for the second consecutive year with a three-set triumph on Monday (March 4) at Iroquois West over Watseka. The Panthers posted a 25-13, 18-25, 25-17 victory for their sixth consecutive victory. […]
St. Joseph-Ogden’s Overtime Heartbreak Ends Elite Eight Dream in Class 2A Basketball
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com St. Joseph-Ogden’s boys’ basketball team finished one win short of reaching the 2024 Elite Eight in Class 2A. The Spartans, ranked 11th in the final state poll, suffered a 61-55 overtime loss to Teutopolis on Friday (March 1) in the championship game of the Shelbyville Sectional. […]
Christie Clinic: Establishing a Sleep Routine
By Melissa Eaton, MBA, RPSGT, Christie Clinic In the fast-paced world we live in, establishing a good sleep routine often takes a back seat to the demands of daily life. However, the importance of quality sleep cannot be overstated, as it plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and […]
Commentary: Am I halfway done or…
By Zainab Susi Am I halfway done or do I still have half of my life to live? It all depends on how we look at it, our perspective, right? I just celebrated my birthday. Where did time go by? I can close my eyes and see my entire life […]
Cook County judge orders Trump removed from GOP ballot but holds decision pending appeal
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered former President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the March 19 Republican primary ballot but stayed her order until Friday to give time for an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. In a lengthy decision, […]
Brooklynn Powell named to Lincoln Prairie Conference all-league team
By Fred Kroner The Heritage High School girls’ basketball team had one representative on the Lincoln Prairie Conference all-league teams. Freshman Brooklynn Powell was chosen to the five-player honorable mention list. Powell led the Hawks in scoring with a 7.1 average and had a high game of 19 points in […]
Spartans to play for Sectional title
By FRED KRONER Fred@mahometnews.com Luke Landrus scored a season-high 22 points on Tuesday (Feb. 27) as the St. Joseph-Ogden boys’ basketball team topped Floria, 50-40, in a semifinal game of the Shelbyville Class 2A Sectional Tournament. Landrus connected on 10 of 14 shots from the field. Logan Smith tallied 16 […]
Panthers on 4-game win streak heading into Regionals
By Fred Kroner The St. Joseph seventh-grade volleyball team hit its stride late in the season and carries a four-match winning streak into an IESA Class 3A regional championship match. The Panthers won their final two regular-season matches, defeating Mahomet-Seymour on Tuesday (Feb. 20) 23-25, 25-20, 25-19, and Mary Miller […]
Perez, Roberts led Knights during 2024 basketball season
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Jaethan Perez and Drake Roberts were the top scorers for the Oakwood eighth-grade boys’ basketball team. For the team’s 22 games, they ended the year within one point of each other. Perez scored 225 points (10.2 per-game average) and Roberts tallied 224 points (also a 10.2 […]