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…
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…
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…
Another big game, and another crushing (kind of) defeat. At this point in my life, I’ve attended a few bigger games, games that have something on the line, and every time, pretty much every single time, the team that I…
Now that the underappreciated holiday has taken place, it’s time to take on the rest of the winter. The beginning of December is usually a real hurdle, it’s always when it starts to get colder than just regular cold, where…
It finally happened, my little brother turned 21. I remember when I turned 21, and it’s definitely the most exciting birthday, it’s the first time you can go to a bar and buy yourself a drink, it opened a whole…
This weekend was my favorite weekend of the year, and the reason is simply because of a time change. This weekend was daylight saving time, and we moved the clocks an hour back. I saw a lot of rumblings online…
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…