Ryan Bean Elected Student Council Vice President for Prairie 8 District

 May 10, 2025

 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…

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What Trump’s Cuts to Federal Climate Research Could Mean for Illinois

 May 10, 2025

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…

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Senaca HS Senior Jeremy Gagnon signs to Wrestle at McKendree University

 May 10, 2025

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

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Seneca’s Keegan Murphy signs to Play Golf at IVCC

 May 10, 2025

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

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Seneca HS Senior Grant Siegel Signs to Play Golf at St. Francis

 May 10, 2025

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  

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Dwight Trojan Varsity and JV Baseball Results

 May 10, 2025

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…

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Obituary – Richard Daniel (Dick) Faust, Dwight

 May 9, 2025

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…

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Illinois state parks draw highest number of visitors in more than a decade

 May 9, 2025

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,…

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GSW Softball Results

 May 9, 2025

       

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Obituary – Scott A. Francis, Odell

 May 8, 2025

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…

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Enhance your container garden with the Rooted in Nature workshop

 May 8, 2025

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…

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 80

 May 8, 2025

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,…

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UPDATE !! — Dwight Native & Peace Corps Volunteer Seeks Support for Fijian Student Affected by Funding Cut

 May 8, 2025

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…

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Dwight Township High School Boys Track Team 2025

 May 8, 2025

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,…

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Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight

 May 8, 2025

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

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Dwight Police Calls May 8, 2025

 May 8, 2025

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

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Dwight Township High School Softball Team – 2025

 May 7, 2025

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

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DTHS Softball Results

 May 7, 2025

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…

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Kayla Scheuber Named Healthcare Hero – CNA of the Year!

 May 6, 2025

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…

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Don’t delay – book now to ensure blood and platelets are on hand when seconds count

 May 6, 2025

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…

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Obituary – Mary Josephine McDonald, Cabery

 May 5, 2025

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…

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Seneca High School Announces New Basketball Coach • Mr. Nathaniel Meiss

 May 5, 2025

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…

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Dwight Redbird Sports and Activity Report

 May 5, 2025

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 –…

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TEACHER’S REGIMENT HOLDS SPECIAL PLACE IN ILLINOIS, CIVIL WAR HISTORY

 May 4, 2025

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…

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Spring planting accelerates across U.S.

 May 3, 2025

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…

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Seneca HS College Athlete Signings

 May 3, 2025

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…

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DTHS Junior Varsity Baseball Team 2025

 May 3, 2025

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

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