Grade School Tiger Pride Students for the month of April
Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy. Classroom teachers choose one student per month who displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student. It is a great accomplishment, and we are all so very proud of them. Congratulations to Gardner…
Dwight bowlers wins second half at Riverfront Lanes in Wilmington
Dwight bowlers wins second half at Riverfront Lanes in Wilmington Left to right: B. Peter, R LeRoy, C Cook, B Scott , L Galloway, sponsor of LTG Shuttles
MVK Seniors Meet April 21
The MVK Senior Citizens met April 21, 2026 at the Mazon American Legion building in Mazon at noon. The prayer was given by Nancy Johnson before the meal which was catered by Hoffman House through the Community Nutrition Network for…
Dwight Police Calls April 23, 2026
Dwight Police Call 4.23.26 Dwight Police Call 4.16.26 Dwight Police Call 4.9.26 Dwight Police Call 4.2.26 Dwight Police Call 3.26.26 Dwight Police Call 3.19.26 Dwight Police Call 3.12.26 Dwight Police Call 3.5.26 Dwight Police Call 2.26.26 Dwight Police Call 2.19.26…
Gardner Area Band to Perform at National Festival of the States in New Orleans
The Gardner Area Band, under the direction of Mr. Michael Leone, is proud to announce its upcoming performance at the prestigious National Festival of the States in New Orleans, Louisanna. The ensemble will take the stage on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 3:00…
FRONTIER LEAGUE SET TO BECOME THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (NAPB) BEGINNING IN THE 2027 SEASON
FRONTIER LEAGUE SET TO BECOME THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL (NAPB) BEGINNING IN THE 2027 SEASON The Longest Running MLB Partner League in North America Adopts Historic Moniker to Signal a New Era of Community Impact and Growth AVON,…
DTHS Varsity Softball Results
Dwight 1 Putnam County 2 April 20 April 16 April 11 The softball team fell to Reed-Custer on Friday 8-0. The girls fought hard with Madi Ely having 8 strikeouts. Raegan Brown and McKenna Woodcock helped the defense with…
Dwight Trojan Varsity Baseball Results
April 22 The Trojans traveled to Gilman to take on Iroquois West Wednesday and came home with a 10–7 win. Dwight lead by score of 10–0 after five innings and then held on for the win. Their record is now…
Obituary – Herman Eugene Fearman, Odell
Herman Eugene Fearman, also known as “Hermie” or “Gene,” age 91, of Odell, IL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side in Odell, IL. Visitation will be held from…
GSW Softball Results
April 21 GSW 2 St Anne. 1 GSW defeated St. Anne by a score of 2-1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E GSW 0 0 2 0 – – – 2 4 0 St. Anne 0…
Congratulations to the 2026 DTHS Prom Court!
Congratulations to the 2026 DTHS Prom Court! Front Row LtoR: Seniors – Bridet Zavala, Sarah Parker & Sofia Buck — Juniors – Josephine Groves, Avery Connor and Addison Sulzberger Back Row LtoR: Seniors – Evan Cox, Joey Starks and Filemon…
GSW Varsity Baseball Results
Tue, Apr 21 GSW @ St Anne The game was postponed in the bottom of the 4th due to rain. GSW was leading 2-1 with 2 on and 2 outs.
Dwight Trojan • 2026 Track Results
April 21 Track: The Trojan boys track team finished 3rd only 1 point behind the 2nd place team in the Tony Thorsen Invite last night. Joe Faris broke the school 1600m record by 6 seconds. Graham Meister won both the…
Dwight Redbirds Sports and Activity Results
April 21 Track: The track team took part in the Livingston County Track meet yesterday. On the boys side both the 7th and 8th grade team took 3rd place. The 7th grade girls team placed 2nd and the 8th grade…
GSWB Sports Round-Up
April 20 GSWB Track athletes had a great night with several personal bests. Talon Mack had an amazing night improving in the 1600, high jump and discus. Richard Foglio and Rylan Colclasure both improved their times in the sprints,…
Dwight’s library hosts several upcoming events
Dwight’s library hosts several upcoming events Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required. To register for any…
Congratulations to the 2026 DTHS Prom Court!
Congratulations to the 2026 DTHS Prom Court! Front Row LtoR: Seniors – Bridet Zavala, Sarah Parker & Sofia Buck — Juniors – Josephine Groves, Avery Connor and Addison Sulzberger Back Row LtoR: Seniors – Evan Cox, Joey Starks and Filemon…
Redbird Drama Company Perform “Myth-Guided”
The Redbird Drama Company took the stage presenting Myth-Guided, under Director Ms. McCullough and the 8th graders, this past weekend at the DTHS Auditorium Friday and Saturday nights. A Cast and Crew of thirty-eight DCS students created two spectacular evenings…
The Joliet Slammers Announce Their 2026 Fan Giveaways
The Joliet Slammers Announce Their 2026 Fan Giveaways Bobbleheads, Jerseys, and Fan Favorites set for 2026 JOLIET, IL – The Joliet Slammers are proud to announce an exciting lineup of fan giveaways for the 2026 season, featuring three bobblehead nights. The…
DTHS Board of Education Meeting Recap From April 15, Football Field Needs Help
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On April 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…
All Village of Dwight Meetings for Tuesday, April 22 are cancelled
All Village of Dwight Meetings for Tuesday, April 22 have been cancelled.
Livingston County State’s Attorney Vacancy
Pursuant ot the requirements of 10 ILCS 5/25-11, James Carley, Chairperson of the Livingston County Board is announcing the upcoming State’s Attorney’s vacancy with the appointment of States Attorney Mike Regnier as the new Associate Judge for the 11th judicial…
Dwight JV Trojans Baseball News
April 9 Dwight Junior Varsity Trojans defeated GSW Varsity Panthers 12-4 Thursday night. Rylan Woodin led the team with 3 hits. Micheal Leithliter earned the win. Here’s a summary of the game: * Dwight Junior Varsity Trojans scored…
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Mission # 77 Takes Off On May 5, 2026
Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be taking Mission # 77 on May 5, 2026 from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Mission #77 will serve 95 veterans – 5 Korean and 90 Vietnam era Era Veterans – from 54 Illinois home towns of…
LSC / RRD Retiree Luncheon Scheduled for May 14
Greetings friends! The employee group from the former RR Donnelley and LSC Communications operations will have a luncheon at Tom’s in Kempton on May 14. It will be a fried chicken buffet at 12:30 pm. Cost is $16. Attendees will…
How hot was it last week?
Thank you to the Village of Dwight Water Treatment Plant Crew for reporting these numbers to The Paper:
Morris Hospital and Area Providers Recognized for Excellence
Morris Hospital and Area Providers Recognized for Excellence April 14, 2026, MORRIS, IL – Seventeen providers from Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers were recognized for excellent quality of care by Professional Research Consultants, Inc., the firm that conducts patient experience…
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep
For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep by Rebecka Pieder and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois April 14, 2026 Article Summary Expensive equipment and high cost of land make it difficult…
