7th Grade GSWB Tigers Are State Bound!

 March 10, 2026

Back row: Asst Coach Nina Siano, Coach Heather Muzzarelli, Mia Frig, Autumn Hencinski,  Mya Rodriguez, Kinley Delk, Milia Garcia, Coach Lauren Vitko, Assist Coach Grace Vitko Front Row: Mia Olson, Addie Slegl, Kenzie Christensen, Sadie Farrero, Anna Woodworth, Cece Vitko The…

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Stay safe and informed before, during, and after a critical event in your community

 March 10, 2026

Everbridge Nixle Looking to receive alerts from your local agencies and businesses? Text your ZIP code to 888777 to opt-in or sign-up to stay informed on critical events that directly affect you.   Stay safe and informed before, during, and after a critical event…

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Trojan Scholastic Bowl Team Competes at Seneca IHSA  Regionals

 March 10, 2026

Scholastic Bowl: The Trojan Scholastic Bowl Team traveled to Seneca for IHSA  Regionals last night. The Trojans were victorious in their match against St. Anne with Dwight scoring 320 to St. Anne’s 240. The Trojan-SchoBo-Team then advanced to the semi-final…

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Dwight Redbirds Sports and Activity Results

 March 10, 2026

March 9 Wrestling:  The Redbirds wrestled at Sectionals over the weekend. Asa wrestled hard but lost both of his matches.  Jack won his first match but lost his last two matches.  Great season boys! Scholastic Bowl:  The Redbird Scholastic Bowl…

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Euchre Tournament Fundraiser – Saturday, March 21st

 March 10, 2026

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser – Saturday, March 21st The South Wilmington Grade School Parents Club is hosting a Euchre Tournament on Saturday, March 21st, at Rury’s in South Wilmington.  Registration begins at 5:00 pm, with play starting at 6:00 pm. The…

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FORMER ISU COACH MARGIE WRIGHT IS AMONG NATION’S LEADERS IN WINS

 March 9, 2026

FORMER ISU COACH MARGIE WRIGHT IS AMONG NATION’S LEADERS IN WINS Played for and Coached at ISU; First to Reach 1,000-Win Mark By Tom Emery Women’s softball has gained an increasing foothold on the American sports landscape, particularly on the…

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NEUROFIBROMATOSIS IS LITTLE-KNOWN, YET DEVASTATING DISEASE

 March 7, 2026

NEUROFIBROMATOSIS IS LITTLE-KNOWN, YET DEVASTATING DISEASE Can Cause Seizures, Disfigurement, Loss of Hearing, Vision, Speech; No Known Cure By Tom Emery When Peter Oswald learned in 1988 that his four-year-old son, Sam, had been diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (NF), he was…

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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms  as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend 

 March 7, 2026

Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms  as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half March 6, 2026 – Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 8 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to TEST…

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GSWB 7th Grade Volleyball Team Regional Champs!

 March 5, 2026

Back row: Coach Heather Muzzarelli, Mia Frig, Autumn Hencinski, Sadie Farrero, Mya Rodriguez, Kinley Delk, Milia Garcia, Coach Lauren Vitko Front Row: Addie Slegl, Mia Olson, Kenzie Christensen, Anna Woodworth, Cece Vitko The 7th Grade GSWB Tigers are the 2A…

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Mary Lincoln dress now on display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

 March 5, 2026

Mary Lincoln dress now on display at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum  First time to see the famed ‘strawberry dress’ in 15 years SPRINGFIELD – One of the few surviving dresses worn by Mary Lincoln is now on display at…

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Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight

 March 5, 2026

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

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GSW Seniors Scheuber and Wilson Earn Medical Assistant Certification

 March 5, 2026

March 3, 2026 – Kayla Scheuber and Madelyn Wilson, both Seniors at Gardner-South Wilmington High School, passed their Medical Assistant Certification.  They are currently enrolled in Health Occupations II at GAVC and can now proudly wear the title of CMA….

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Dwight Police Calls March 3, 2026

 March 5, 2026

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Joliet Slammers Announce Individual Game Tickets Now On-Sale and the 2026 Promotional Schedule  

 March 4, 2026

Joliet Slammers Announce Individual Game Tickets Now On-Sale and the 2026 Promotional Schedule Individual Game Tickets Now Available Alongside 2026 Promotional Highlights, Including Ghostbusters Night, NASCAR Night, and Global Goals Night JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers have announced that individual…

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Lawmakers Reintroduced Bills 4034 to Allow Community Colleges to Offer a Limited Number of Bachelor’s Degrees

 March 4, 2026

Illinois lawmakers have reintroduced Senate Bill 4034 and House Bill 5319 to allow community colleges to offer a limited number of bachelor’s degrees in high‑demand fields such as nursing, advanced manufacturing, and early childhood education. The proposal, developed through extensive…

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Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Diabetes and Carb Counting

 March 4, 2026

Morris Hospital Dietitian Discusses Diabetes and Carb Counting February 23, 2026, MORRIS, IL – A dietitian from Morris Hospital will present a free nutrition program, “Diabetes and Carb Counting,” on Wednesday, March 18, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Morris Hospital…

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Morris Hospital Nurse Practitioner to Discuss Osteoporosis at Free YMCA Program

 March 3, 2026

Morris Hospital Nurse Practitioner to Discuss Osteoporosis at Free YMCA Program February 23, 2026, MORRIS, IL –  Taelor Stuedemann, a Nurse Practitioner with Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, will talk about osteoporosis during a free community program on Tuesday,…

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Obituary – Melvin A. Drechsel, Dwight

 March 2, 2026

Melvin A. Drechsel, 88, of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Arc of Dwight Nursing Home. Visitation will be held Friday, March 6 at Hager Memorial Home, Dwight at 10a – 11a.  With grave side services…

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NEW DOLLAR GENERAL MARKET OPENS IN DWIGHT

 March 2, 2026

NEW DOLLAR GENERAL MARKET OPENS IN DWIGHT Community Grand Opening Celebration with Giveaways Scheduled for Saturday, March 7 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – March 2, 2026 – Dollar General is excited to announce its new DG Market at 410 E Mazon St. in Dwight…

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