The closing ceremonies for the winter Olympics just happened, and I have to be honest, I’m not that sad to see them go. I’m not sure what it was this year, but there just wasn’t that buzz that you normally…
Winter Olympics
Staff Shortages Forcing Dwight Fire to Seek Tax Increase Vote
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,…
A Celebration!
This February marks the completion of the 19th year that The Paper has been in business as a weekly publication. 19 years of connecting the area. I think first and foremost this column should really serve as a thank you…
Sweethearts-For-Decades’ Secret To Longevity: Love, Communication
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…
Sustained Excellence
Sustained Excellence. It’s what everyone, anywhere, in any profession strives to have. It’s also something, that when you see other people have it, you want to have it yourself. This is leading right into yet another column about football, and…
Dwight Holding Fund-raiser For Sarah Windham’s Cancer Battle
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…
DEA Proposing Five-Year Economic Development Strategy
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,…
Dwight To Say “Goodbye” To Local Institution: the Country Mansion
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…
Pet Donations
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…
What Snow?
It’s officially the heart of December, which means that it officially can snow any given day of the season. What’s shocking are the locations throughout the United States that have received snow in the last week. Atlanta, and Houston, being…