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The Dwight Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying these two individuals believed to be involved in numerous acts of vandalism throughout the Village. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, July 1st. Damage occurred to businesses…

Corn acres planted down, soybean acres up in Illinois   By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek   A challenging planting season apparently didn’t stop U.S. farmers from seeding a hefty amount of corn and soybeans, according to USDA’s much-anticipated June acreage report…

Lanes reopening where possible ​for Independence Day travel Non-emergency closures suspended, work zones still plentiful across the state July 2, 2024   SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen,…

Around 4:23 a.m. on Sunday, June 30 an individual purposely smashed the ATM screen at Peoples National Bank of Kewanee at 122 W Main Street in Dwight.  The machine there is temporarily out of service but PNB customers can use…

    Slammers Fans, July is approaching and we have a schedule filled with home games we cannot wait to share with you. Checkout all of the great promotions we have coming up below and don’t forget to purchase your…

RE: MISSING PERSON LOCATED SAFE Sheriff Adam Diss reports on June 30, 2024, Sarah Petritsch who was reported missing on June 26, 2024 to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office was located SAFE and is with family at this time. There…

Former South Wilmington area resident Richard Joyce has published a book titled “Spring Valley is a Mining Town.”  It chronicles the struggles between agents of the Spring Valley Coal Company and many of the residents of the coal town in…

Lester William Rury, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home in South Wilmington, IL. Lester was born on May 13, 1941 in Sparta, IL to his parents Marby and Paul Rury….

Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper: 

Gardner Grade School Reading Camp was held June 24-28. It was a huge success with over 50 campers attending from grades K-5. Our teachers put forth great effort to make camp fun and engaging every day. We had excellent helpers…

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The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday June 24 in the Public Services Complex. Trustees in attendance were Josh Jahn, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Absent were Pete Meister and Justin Eggenberger. Also at the meeting were…

    Slammers Fans, July is approaching and we have a schedule filled with home games we cannot wait to share with you. Checkout all of the great promotions we have coming up below and don’t forget to purchase your…

Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan’s office has identified the victim of a 1976 Cold Case Homicide.   On the afternoon of October 2, 1976, a local farmer discovered the body of an unidentified African American female, alongside rural U.S….

Morris Hospital Board Welcome Three New Members June 24, 2024, MORRIS, IL –The Board of Directors at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has announced the appointment of three new board members, Dr. Maxime Gilles, Dr. Gina Hulbert, and Dr. Michael…

Work on I-55 in Grundy County underway OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that construction is underway on Interstate 55 in Grundy County. The work zone is about a mile north of the Illinois 47 interchange in…

Slammers drop rubber match against Y’alls By: Matthew Gustafson JOLIET, IL – The Florence Y’alls defeated the Slammers Sunday in a decisive third game of the series on First Responders Day. Joliet (17-22) broke out the bats early with three runs…

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Slammers shake off Sunday loss, shut out Y’alls for series opening win By: Matthew Gustafson JOLIET, IL – Jake Armstrong recorded the best start of his professional career Friday as the Slammers shut out the Florence Y’alls on Swiftie Night in…

A Celebration of Life will be held for Fred and Colleen (Moyemont) Ward on July 6th at the Dwight VFW from 11am to 3pm, hosted by the couple’s family. The service will start at 11am with Pastor Randy officiating. A…

Charles Pokarney, 63, of Dwight, IL. passed away surrounded by his family after a brief illness, Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Dwight, IL. Private Services will be held at a later date and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials in…

June News Release Motion to adopt a Resolutions of Recognition to honor our student athletes Motion to approve consent agenda Motion to approve the contract with Almy Educational Consulting for the 2024-25 school year in the amount of $12,000 Motion…