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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
