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Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) established Decoration Day as a…

Illinois researchers map farming trends from space By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Conservation tillage practices such as no-till and strip tillage play a key role in soil health and resilience. But understanding where, when and how often those practices are used…

Grass Goals: A Guide to Prepping, Mowing and Growing Your Ideal Lawn   (StatePoint) With spring here, homeowners are tending their lawns to boost curb appeal and create an ideal space for kids, pets and gatherings. Whether you’ve been managing…

Doubleheader leads to double defeat for the Slammers as the Wild Things take both matches By: Braeden Jones WASHINGTON, PA – A thriller of an end in game one of a doubleheader led into a dominating victory in game two,…

May 23 The Trojans dropped a tough one at home to the Newark Norseman by a score of  4–3 in 10 innings. Joey Starks and Jackson Launius pitched well in defeat as they combined to give up only one run…

Rep. Bunting’s Springfield news update for May 22 May 22, 2026 In this issue: Calling for affordability measures Standing up for local control Revenue estimate revised downward Lots of visitors in Springfield lately Calling for affordability measures Illinoisans are paying…

More than half of Illinois crops in the ground as planting progresses By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  While some Illinois farmers finished planting earlier than usual this spring, others are still in the middle of a drawn-out season. Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau…

Create, explore, and let your imagination run wild at the Art in Nature event at Fugate Woods. Pontiac IL The natural landscape of Central Illinois is like a giant, ever-changing canvas filled with vibrant colors, interesting textures, unique shapes, and playful…

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #230 Held in the Dwight Township High School Board Room On May 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Joel Sandeno called the meeting to order at…

The MVK Senior Citizens met May 19, 2026 at noon at the Mazon American Legion building. The lunch was catered by Hoffman House through Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois and the Community Nutrition Network, served by Lisa and her…

Slammers Fall Short Despite Strong Start Against Crushers By: Brandon Ritsos   Joliet, IL – The Slammers (3-9) came into the rubber match of their series with the Lake Erie Crushers (7-5) looking to come out with a victory and…

The 52nd Annual Dwight Invitational Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, May 9th, at Dwight Country Club. Sixty players competed under windy and difficult conditions for the title. The overall champion for the 2nd year in a row was Carter…

Tue, Apr 21 – Thr, April 23 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.  

Norsk Museum 2026 Season Opens with Taste of Norway Breakfast and Cultural Celebration   Norway, Illinois – The Norsk Museum will officially open its 2026 season on Saturday, June 6, with the annual Taste of Norway Breakfast and a full day of cultural events…

Toolshed Talk: Weed Control & Conservation Come join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for a Toolshed Talk to learn about current weed and pest control measures and how conservation can help you control weeds and other…

The Dwight Township High School class of 1976 is planning their 50 year reunion. Contact information is needed for the following classmates. Any help is appreciated.     Jeff Dillon Dennis Fuller Connie Johnson Art Kinkade Kim McCormick Bill Riccolo…

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Hunters Feeding Illinois provides 138,900 servings of lean protein to families across 48 counties URBANA, Ill. — At a time when grocery costs are high, Hunters Feeding Illinois distributed 46,366 pounds of lean protein to food pantries across Illinois during the 2026-26 hunting…

Dwight’s library offers free summer events and challenges Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has planned several events to keep members of our community, both young and old, busy, entertained, and learning throughout the summer. These events are free and…

Extra-inning thriller ends in Slammers defeat as Crushers pull out the victory By: Braeden Jones JOLIET, IL – After a tied ballgame went to the 10th inning, the Lake Erie Crushers were able to knock in a few runs to…

The GSW varsity defeated Dwight by a score of 7-0 in the Regopnal playoff game. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Dwight 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 GSW 0 4 2…

Former Trojan Owen Dunlap was recently honored at a game by throwing out the Ceremonial 1st  pitch.  Dunlap, a freshman at Illinois Valley, Community College,  was recently named 1st team all conference and he led the entire conference with a…

GSWB Baseball Camp Open to boys entering 5th-8th grade at Gardner, Braceville, South Wilmington, MVK, and Dwight.

Cornell Grade School Track Athletes competed in the Class 1A State Track meet this past weekend, May  in East Peoria and brought home several medals. Four athletes represented Cornell Grade School in events on both Friday and Saturday, leaving their…