After hosting children from the Ukraine last summer, two Verona area families plan to adopt the children permanently. The Deb and Bryan Baker family of Mazon, who will soon be moving to rural Verona, plans to adopt two children, a…
In 10 minutes, a fire in a home could completely destroy the structure. And if a person is trapped inside, they could perish in that fire. Fire safety is literally a matter of life and death and loss of property,…
Note: As we approach Feb. 14, 2018 (Valentine’s Day for all you unattached people out there), The Paper decided to ask couples who have been married for a long time their winning-formula for a long-lasting marriage. The secret formula for…
A group of people in Dwight are holding a benefit to raise money for Sarah Windham, who is battling cancer. The benefit, called “A Little Help from My Friends” is to be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Station…
The Dwight Economic Alliance wants to plant the seedlings for future growth in town. And the DEA hopes to do it with a five-year project called Dwight C.A.R.E.S. As an initial step, Deb Karch, economic development director for the DEA,…
After opening in “the middle of a blizzard” in the winter of 1978, The Country Mansion of Dwight will close its doors without any fanfare after a four-decade run . Nestled in the backdrop of Dwight’s historic windmill and steeped…
The Paper is accepting donations for the Livingston County Humane Society. Here is a list of items that are needed for the fur babies. Help us fill the box!! Dogs: • Creamy Peanut Butter • 100% Pure Pumpkin (not pie…
For 25 years, families who could not afford to provide Christmas gifts for their children in the Dwight area have been helped out by the local charity, Christmas for Kids. The organization began as the brainchild of Deb Tock, who…
Lindsey Jensen, English teacher at Dwight Township High School, has single-handedly put Dwight on the map. “It is my privilege to welcome all of you here today for a very special recognition honoring Mrs. Lindsey Jensen, DTHS English Teacher,” said…
A Dwight retired carpenter and a craft artist have combined forces to create wig stands for cancer patients. They are part of a network of wood turners and other artisans who donate the wig stands to the Susan Komen Foundation…