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 Left to right is Addy Sulzberger, Ryan Bean, Katy Kaluzny, Katy Dolan, Mia Franklin, Addie Taylor, Joey Groves, and Cloe Gall. Seven DTHS students attended the 91st Annual Student Council State Conference held May 1 – 3 at the Westin…

What Trump’s cuts to federal climate research could mean for Illinois by Isabella Schoonover and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois May 9, 2025 CHICAGO — The Trump administration took the unprecedented step of halting work on the next…

Jeremy Gagnon signs to wrestle at McKendree University. Front Row-Jacob Dodson, Jeremy Gagnon, Sarah Dodson Back Row-Gavin Kurtz, Todd Yegge, Alex Shreve, Ted O’Boyle

Keegan Murphy signs to play Golf at IVCC Front Row-Mike Murphy, Keegan Murphy, Tammy Murphy Back Row-Ted O’Boyle, Bryan Erickson  

Grant Siegel signs to play golf at St. Francis. Front Row-Becky Siegel, Grant Siegel, Mark Williams Back Row-Ted O’Boyle, Bryan Erickson, Sara Smith  

May 9 – The Trojans came up with yet another shut out with a 2–0 victory over the Hinckley Big Rock Royals.  The shut out was the 6th In the last 8 games. The Pitching duo of Evan Cox and…

Richard Daniel (Dick) Faust, 93, of Dwight passed away peacefully at OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center (Pontiac) on April 27, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded. Richard was born November 13, 1931 to Clarence and Geneva…

Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decade by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois May 9, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state parks saw more visitors in 2024 than any point in the past 15 years,…

Scott A. Francis, 66, of Odell, passed away on Monday at 3:04 am on May 5, 2025, at his residence. “One More Forever” Celebration of Life will be Saturday May 10, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Kings…

Enhance your container garden with the Rooted in Nature workshop   Native plants offer a variety of benefits for our gardens—from supporting the local ecosystem to thriving in the regional climate and providing essential food and habitat for wildlife and…

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 80  May 8, 2025 OTTAWA – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public’s assistance with a fatal crash investigation. ​ ​ ​ On May 5,…

Good afternoon from Fiji!  We have met one big milestone!  The current semester fees have beem paid as of all donations made today! We are so excited!  Kiti will be able to get access to the FNU module and finish…

DTHS Boys Track 2025 Back row:  Coach Trewartha, McKay Gleeson, Holden Grimes, Evan Olson, Filemon Ortiz, Tysen Walker, Graham Meister, Joe Duffy, Joe Faris, Landon Koger, Ryan Boudreau, Jackson Fowler, Coach Thompson, Coach Lane Front row:  Chris Ozee, Aiden Bodine,…

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

  Dwight Police Calls 5.8.25 Dwight Police Calls 5.1.25 Dwight Police Calls 4.24.25 Dwight Police Calls 4.17.25

DTHS Softball 2025 Team Back row:  Coach D. Leonard, Coach Stanton, McKenna Woodcock, Dori Wilson, Averi Jury, Miranda Bovelle, Madi Ely, Coach T. Leonard Front row:  Manager D. Leonard, Sarah Parker, Taylor Frobish, Mikayla Ely, Raegan Brown, Mia Franklin

Dwight Lady Trojans beat midland in 8 innings 9-6  Hitting for the Trojans: Raegan Brown going 4-5 with 1 RBI Mikayla Ely going 2-5 with 3 RBI Mia Franklin going 2-5 with 1 RBI McKenna Woodcock going 2-4 with 1…

Congratulations to Kayla Scheuber!  Healthcare Hero – CNA of the Year!  GAVC Health Occupations I Class.  Kayla is a Junior at GSW High School and is the daughter of Keith and Jennifer Scheuber of Gardner.  GSW is very proud of…

Don’t delay – book now to ensure blood and platelets are on hand when seconds count $20 e-gift card, chance to win an American Adventure trip by coming to give now May 6, 2025 —The American Red Cross encourages the…

Mary Josephine McDonald, age 88, of Cabery, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 at her home. She was born April 24, 1937 in Fairfield, the daughter of Delbert & Ruby Farrell Osterman. Mary Jo married Gerald D. McDonald on January…

SENECA, IL – Seneca High School District 160 is proud to announce the hiring of Nathaniel Meiss as the new Head Boys’ Basketball Coach. A respected figure in Illinois high school athletics, Coach Meiss brings with him a wealth of…

May 1 Track – On Thursday evening our track team hosted MVK, Streator Woodland, Gardner and Marseilles Elementary School at the high school.  Here are the results:     Boys Results 100 Meters 7th Grade 1st – Nash Miner 3rd –…

TEACHER’S REGIMENT HOLDS SPECIAL PLACE IN ILLINOIS, CIVIL WAR HISTORY Unique Regiment Originated at Illinois State University in Normal By Tom Emery In Illinois as elsewhere, Civil War troops came from a wide variety of occupations. In one regiment, many…

Spring planting accelerates across U.S. By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek It is early in the season, but soybean planting is ahead of the five-year average pace and the forecast for May generally looks favorable for fieldwork. USDA reported 10% of Illinois…

Travis Barr signs to run track at Joliet Junior College. Front Row:Aubree Barr, Travis Barr, Nicole Olson Back Row:Terry Maxwell, Ted O’Boyle Natalie Misener signs to run Cross Country and Track at Olivet Nazarene. Front Row:Donna Misener, Natalie Misener, Eric…

DTHS Junior Varsity Baseball Team 2025 Back row:  Michael Leithliter, Carson Sandeno, Evan Olson, Matthew Watchinski, Bradley Thompson Front row:  Coach Sandeno, Logan Pakula, Ryker Anderson, Ryland Woodin, Zach Bumpous, Kyler DeLisle, Kayden Wood, Coach McDowell