The Dwight Grade School Board of Education has voted to return all grade school students back to school five days a week for the fourth quarter. I don’t speak for the board, but I felt this was in the best…
‘Step Up and Lend a Hand’
Artistry through Renovation and Restoration
Tech-Ni-Kolor Owner Larry Seabert Retires by Bridget DeWaard “I started out working an hour or so after school, doing little things like taking bumpers off and putting things together,” Nathan began, remembering the first time he stepped foot in Tech-Ni-Kolor…
Dwight ALDI Seeks Power from the Wind
A 41-meter (134.5 feet) tall wind turbine was erected at the ALDI warehouse in Dwight during November. It will become operational early in 2021 and provide up to 40% of the company’s electrical power. The Dwight wind turbine is the…
Dwight LSC Closing at End of Year (From July 29 issue of The Paper)
Hundreds to Lose Jobs — LSC Communications in Dwight, formerly R.R. Donnelley, is shutting its plant at the end of the year. Village Administrator Kevin McNamara said Mayor Jared Anderson was told about the closure on Thursday, and employees…
DEA Backwards Parade Winners Announced
Dwight Economic Alliance hosted its Backwards Parade December 5, featuring a plethora of beautifully decorated Dwight homes and businesses; Area residents then voted on which looked the best. Winners and top placers are as follows: Church 1) New Life Assembly…
R. Eich & Sons, Plumbing & Heating, To Close
Bob Eich Talks About Retiring, Working in the Industry, and Favorite Memories of the Business by Bridget DeWaard R. Eich & Sons, Plumbing & Heating, has been a staple in Herscher for quite some time. Since 1973, they have strived…
Oly Farms Opens In Emington Charming Family Farm With Petting Zoo, Clydesdale Rides Discusses Decision to Open, Plans for Future
By Bridget DeWaard This October, Oly Farms, located in Emington, decided to open its doors, delighting visitors for the past month with a wide range of activities. Stemming from the family farm Kris and Lena Olson have grown through hardwork…
Local Artist Cat Clausen to Appear on “Backstory with Larry Potash”
by Bridget DeWaard — As the weather chills and we officially head into fall, get comfy, curl up on the couch, and catch a new episode of “Backstory with Larry Potash.” Centered around our history and stories of the past,…
Vietnam Veteran Terry Misener Awarded Quilt of Valor
By Madelyn Fogarty madelynfogarty@yahoo.com With September 11 just behind us, we were called again last week to remember the fundamental freedoms we so fervently value and the men and women who fought, and continue to fight, to protect our…
Chadwick Boseman
Over the weekend, actor Chadwick Boseman passed away at the age of 43 after a 4 year battle with colon cancer. He is most known for starring as King T’Challa in the Marvel blockbuster hit, Black Panther. He also played…