NEW BOOK PROVIDES FRESH LOOK AT ROUTE 66 IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
NEW BOOK PROVIDES FRESH LOOK AT ROUTE 66 IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS Narrative Offers Unique Perspectives on Life Along Storied Highway A new release helps celebrate the centennial of Route 66 with a fresh look at life along the storied highway…
Dwight Village Board Meeting Recap From Tuesday, September 22
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, September 22 in the lower level of the Public Services Complex In attendance were trustees Joshua Jahn, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Austin Haacke, Deb Karch, and Dan Hansen. Village President Paul Johnson…
Dwight HS Volleyball Results
Sep 23 Dwight lady trojans lost in 2 sets to the visiting Wilmington Wildcats. Scores were 11-25 & 17-25. overall record is now 6-11. Top scorers are below: Addie Taylor- 4 digs Delaney Boucher- 2 aces, 1 dig, 2 blocks,…
Temperature Recap for the week …..
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
Dwight Police Calls for September 24, 2026
Dwight Police Call 9.24.26 Dwight Police Call 9.17.26 Dwight Police Call 9.3.26 Dwight Police Call 8.27.26 Dwight Police Call 8.20.26 Dwight Police Call 8.13.26 Dwight Police Call 8.6.26 Dwight Police Call 7.23.26 Dwight Police Call 7.16.26 Dwight Police Call 7.9.26…
GSWB Sports Results
Sep 23 Lions Cross Country The lions had a great meet in Seneca last night. Highlight of the meet was Cal Christensen winning the boy’s race. Cal ran a time of 12:29, Autumn Hencinski- 12:36, Jack Simms- 12:39, Owen Hencinski-…
Dwight Redbirds Baseball – “A” Team Regional Champions!!
Sept 23 – Dwight Redbirds are Regional Champions!! The Redbirds took on Reed Custer in the Regional Championship and won with a score of 4-3! The team showed great strength and competitiveness in their victory. Defense: Jaxon Lee was the…
Find fall fun at Dwight’s library
Find fall fun at Dwight’s library Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community busy, entertained, and learning. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space,…
Casting Call Announced for Feature Film to Be Filmed in Grundy County
Casting Call Announced for Feature Film to Be Filmed in Grundy County COAL CITY, Ill. — Foreground Productions, a film production company established in 2024, is preparing to film a new feature-length thriller in Grundy County and will hold an…
Morris Hospital to Host Community Blood Drive
Morris Hospital to Host Community Blood Drive September 14, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting a blood drive in cooperation with Versiti Blood Center on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 3…
Dwight/GSW Golf Results
Sept 22 Dwight boys golf hosted Momence and Wilmington Dwight 173 Momence 227 Dwight Scores Blake Thetard 42 Cash Carter 43 Caden Christensen 43 Case Christensen 45 Logan Rice 45 Dane Frobish 47 Junior Varsity Scores Fallon Stein 48 Wyatt…
GSW High School Volleyball Results
Sept 22 – GSW defeats St. Anne in two sets 25-18, 25-15. GSW (8-12 overall, 4-2 in River Valley Conference) Grace Vitko- 9kills, 3 aces, 1 block, 1 dig, 1 assist Liv Siano- 3 kills, 5 aces, 9 assists, 9…
The Seneca FFA is so excited to host its 2nd annual Haunted Trails!
The Seneca FFA is so excited to host its 2nd annual Haunted Trails! Join us on Saturday, October 17 at the Seneca FFA Farm for a fun, family event. From 4:00pm-6:00pm the Haunted Trail will be slightly less scary and…
Morris Hospital Nurse Practitioner Discusses Women’s Health at 40 and Beyond
Morris Hospital Nurse Practitioner Discusses Women’s Health at 40 and Beyond September 14, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Heidi Miller, a gynecology nurse practitioner with Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, is presenting a free program “Women’s Health at 40 and…
Obituary – Rosemary Brooks, Clarendon Hills, Illinois
Rosemary Brooks, age 94, of Clarendon Hills, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Born on August 23, 1932, on the family farm in Reddick, Illinois, to Clement and Edith Riordan, Rosemary spent most of her adult life deeply…
What to know about farming with solar panels
What to know about farming with solar panels By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Researchers at the University of Illinois brought to light lessons learned about growing crops in the shade of solar panels at the Agrivoltaics Field Day at the Illinois…
DTHS Class of 1966 Holds 60th Reunion
The Dwight Township High School class of 1966 met Saturday night September 19th for their 60th class reunion. The event was held at the Dwight Country Club. Fourteen members were in attendance. An excellent meal was served preceded by a…
Morris Hospital Offers Babysitter’s Training Course
Morris Hospital Offers Babysitter’s Training Course September 14, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course for youths age 11 and older on Monday, October 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the training classroom…
GEDC to Shine Light on Grundy Manufacturing
Made in Grundy Manufacturing is a vital part of Grundy County’s economy, providing products, jobs, and opportunities that strengthen our communities. This October, the Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month by shining a spotlight on one of…
Dwight Trojans Roll Over Seneca Fighting Irish • Other Week 5 Scores
Friday, September 19 The Dwight Township High School Trojans came away with a 28-18 win over the Seneca Fighting Irish in Friday’s game. The victory was the Green and White’s third straight win, bringing their record to 4-1. The loss…
Illinois State Police Reminds Drivers and Farmers About Safety Along Roadways During Fall Harvest Season
Illinois State Police Reminds Drivers and Farmers About Safety Along Roadways During Fall Harvest Season SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this harvest season. Agriculture is one of…
DTHS BOE Regular Meeting Recap from Sept 16, 2026
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…
DTHS Special BOE Meeting and Budget Hearing on 2026 – 27 Budget
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…
104-year-old Illinois farmer retires
104-year-old Illinois farmer retires By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek After decades spent working in agriculture, stepping away from farming was not a decision Donnie Peterson could make overnight. “It wasn’t easy, but I realized it was time to let go,” said…
Dwight Redbird Cross Country Results
Sep 16 The boys have lots of meets this week. Mason Bunting got his PR Tuesday at South Wilmington’s meet. Bran ran his first meet ever. Jace, Brayden, and Dom all had solid times. Will earned Redbird of the Meet…
Illinois Railroad Workers Urge Public to Make Safe Choices Around Tracks and Trains
Illinois Railroad Workers Urge Public to Make Safe Choices Around Tracks and Trains SMART-TD Illinois highlights simple, life-saving lessons and new school safety law during See Tracks? Think Train! Week SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois railroad workers are asking motorists, pedestrians…
