GSWB Sports Results
Aug 31 GSWB 8 @ Seneca ‘B’ 3 The Lions wasted no time in scoring ealy on the road at Seneca on Monday. Cal Christensen tripled to leadoff the game. Brayton Vaughn then singled. Hudson Eddy followed it up with…
Obituary – Rick Charles Bower, Dwight
After a long battle with cancer, Rick Charles Bower, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 6, 1957. Rick was the beloved husband…
Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Nutrition for Active Kids
Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Nutrition for Active Kids August 31, 2026, MORRIS, IL – In collaboration with the Morris Hospital YMCA, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is presenting an important nutrition seminar for individuals who take appetite suppressant GLP-1 medications….
It Takes Two: A Legendary Duo Revue – Presented by Livingston County Concert Association
It Takes Two: A Legendary Duo Revue It Takes Two: A Legendary Duo Revue, takes the stage in the Pontiac Community High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept 9th at 7:00 PM as the next concert in the Livingston County Concert…
DTHS Class of 1966 Planning Reunion, Can You Help Locate These Classmates?
The Dwight Township High School Class of 1966 continues to plan for a 60th class reunion on September 19th during Harvest Days weekend. The event will be held at the Country Club with Happy Hour at 5 p.m. followed by…
High School Football Scores Week 2 • Dwight Trojans 12 – Chicago Christian 6
Aug 29 Dwight Trojans Defeat Chicago Christian The varsity football team picked up a big 12-6 victory over Chicago Christian on Friday night. The Trojans controlled the game from start to finish, piling up 275 total yards and 20 first…
Dwight HS Volleyball Results
Aug 30 – Pontiac Invitational Varsity Lady Trojan Volleyball went 2-3 this weekend. Dwight beat Woodland 25-18, 25-21 & Tri Point 14-25, 27-25, 15-13. Dwight lost to Pontiac 22-25, 19-25, Prairie Central 22-25, 15-25 and El Paso Gridley 25-23, 17-25,…
Redbirds A Team Takes 2026 IVC Championship!
On Saturday, August 29, the Dwight Redbirds became the 2026 IVC Champions!! The Redbirds played against Seneca at 9 am and Saratoga at 1 pm. The team battled through both games and were awarded with the IVC banner that will…
News from Village of Mazon: April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election
News from Village of Mazon: April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election Date: Aug 28, 2026 Election packets for the Village of Mazon positions will be available at the Mazon Village Hall as of August 25, 2026, for the April 6, 2027,…
The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic Will Be Gardner Office Every Tuesday Morning
The Will-Grundy Medical Clinic will be in our Gardner office every Tuesday morning!!!
Obituary – Mary Elizabeth Sweeney, nee Maher, Braidwood
Mary Elizabeth Sweeney, nee Maher, 73, of Braidwood, IL, entered into Eternal Life unexpectedly at 2:46 am on Thursday, August 27, in the Year of Our Lord, 2026. Her final moments were at Morris Hospital, surrounded by many of her…
Obituary – Donald “Don” McNamara, Frankfort IL
Donald “Don” McNamara, 76, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Dwight, Illinois, Don spent most of his adult life in Frankfort, where he built a life filled…
Dwight/GSW Golf Results
Aug 27 The Lady Trojans golf team took on St. Bede, Henry, and Midland last night, coming out on top with a team score of 219. Shelby DeLong shot a 48 and was the top scorer of the evening; Emma…
Dwight Redbird Softball Results
Aug 27 Redbirds B Softball Wins vs Wilmington 11-7 The girls flipped the score 5-1 in the bottom of the second inning. In the third, Charlotte Sassenger singled up the middle, making the score 6-1. The girls scored five runs…
Farmland Values Flat to Modestly Lower in First Half of 2026
Farmland Values Flat to Modestly Lower in First Half of 2026 Champaign, IL, August 27, 2026 – Farmland prices have remained “flat to modestly lower” since the first of the year according to the Mid-Year Snapshot Survey conducted by the…
Pontiac Centennial Plaza Grand Opening Ceremony 9/18
PONTIAC, IL — The City of Pontiac is excited to announce the grand opening of the newly constructed Centennial Plaza, located behind the historic Pontiac Museum Complex at 110 W. Howard Street. To celebrate the completion of this project, the…
DTHS / GSW Co-op Cross Country Results
The Trojan cross country squad began their 2026 season with a meet at the Grundy County Fairgrounds hosted by Morris HS. After a strong summer of training, the team showed that hard work pays off with personal bests of the…
Dwight Redbirds Baseball Results
Aug 26 The Redbirds A Team defeated Bishop Mac yesterday by a score of 8-4 to collect their 6th straight win. Jaxon Lee and Brady Marques did a great job at pitching in tough spots throughout the game. The Redbirds…
Obituary – Michael “Mike” Leo Noonan, Dwight
Michael “Mike” Leo Noonan, 73, passed away peacefully at 2:52 A.M. on Monday, August 24, 2026, at his lifelong home in Dwight, Illinois. Mike was born on November 13, 1952, in Pontiac, IL. He was the son of Leo and…
Temperature Recap for the week …..
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
Dwight Falls to Forreston 42 – 12 in Varsity Football Opener
The DTHS Varsity Football Team opened the season Friday, August 21 night a talented Forreston team, falling 42–12. The offense was led by Collin Bachand, who completed 10 of 18 passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Joe Duffy led…
Illinois State Police Seeks Public Assistance on Anniversary of Tammy Zywicki Murder
Illinois State Police Seeks Public Assistance on Anniversary of Tammy Zywicki Murder NEW LEAD – identification of a person of interest August 23, 2026 JOLIET – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have a new…
High energy prices add to harvest concerns in Illinois
High energy prices add to harvest concerns in Illinois By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As a grain farmer and owner of an ag trucking business, Terry Davis is feeling the pressure of volatile fuel prices from both sides. “(Fuel prices) moved…
St. Peter’s to Celebrate Historic 150th Anniversary
St. Peter’s to Celebrate Historic 150th Anniversary DWIGHT — St. Peter’s Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church is preparing to mark a historic milestone as it celebrates 150 years of community, faith, and heritage. The congregation will commemorate its sesquicentennial anniversary with…
We Need Your Help! Looking for Foster Homes!!
We Need Your Help! Many Dwight residents and people from the surrounding area know Guardian Angel Basset Rescue because of our presence in the Dwight Harvest Day Parade—affectionately known as “The Waddle.” Others may recognize us because of our beautiful…
Obituary – Everett Paul Severson, Dwight
“On the eighth day, God looked down on His planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer.” -Paul Harvey Everett Paul Severson, 82, passed away at his home August 21, 2026 after succumbing to…
Sloopers to Celebrate 100th Annual Meeting in Norway, Illinois
Sloopers to Celebrate 100th Annual Meeting in Norway, Illinois NORWAY, ILLINOIS — October 11, 2026 — Help us celebrate a remarkable milestone with the Sloopers as they gather in Norway, Illinois, for their 100th annual meeting, honoring the first group of…
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 21
Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for August 21 August 21, 2026 In this issue: Damage surveys for Ford County flooding Farm vehicle legislation signed IDOT hiring snowplow drivers for upcoming winter season Illinois headlines Damage surveys for Ford County flooding…
Village of Dwight Board Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, August 25
Village of Dwight Board Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, August 25
Dwight Rotary Club Receives “Club Excellence Award”
Earl McCoy, immediate past President of Dwight Rotary Club (July 2025-June 2026) and a Paul Harris Fellow, accepted on behalf of the Dwight Rotary Club membership from Rotary International’s President Arezzo of Ragusa, Italy, the “Club Excellence Award”. The “Club…
DTHS Board of Ed Recap from August 19, 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 August 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…
Dwight Police Calls August 27, 2026
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 Dwight Police Call 7.2.26 Dwight Police Call 6.25.26 Dwight Police Call 6.18.26…
News from Village of Mazon
News from Village of Mazon Date: Aug 20, 2026 The Village of Mazon is constructing a new water treatment plant to serve the residents of the Village. The project is partially funded by the IEPA Illinois Water Revolving Loan Fund….
