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New Lion Fountain Dedicated in Gardner

 September 16, 2024

A new Lion fountain dedication was held in Gardner on Saturday, September 14. Funding for the new fountain was provided by the Village of Gardner, the Gardner Lions Club and the GSW Young Philanthropy Group. This fountain replaces the one…

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES ALL 102 COUNTIES NOW HAVE 911 SERVICE 

 September 16, 2024

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES ALL 102 COUNTIES NOW HAVE 911 SERVICE    TOULON – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, joined by Illinois Statewide 911 Administrator Cindy Barbera-Brelle, Stark County Sheriff Steve Sloan, and Peoria-Stark Joint Emergency Telephone System…

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Illinois Extension Gardeners Corner

 September 16, 2024

https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/five-fall-tips-cool-season-lawn-care    

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Dwight Redbird Sports and Activity Report – Sep 13

 September 16, 2024

Sept 14 A Baseball – A team baseball had a double header on Saturday and beat both GSW and MVK.  They beat GSW 6-4 and beat MVK 10-2. Ameryn Wiles pitched a complete game striking out 8 batters. Leading hitters…

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The road to safety: Be aware of farm equipment as harvest season approaches

 September 15, 2024

The road to safety: Be aware of farm equipment as harvest season approaches By CARRIE MUEHLING Illinois Farm Bureau Partners In areas where population growth blurs the lines between urban and rural, sharing the road safely becomes everyone’s responsibility. Illinois…

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Temperatures From Last Week Recorded in Dwight

 September 14, 2024

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

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Dwight/GSW Trojans Remain Undefeated – 3 – 0

 September 14, 2024

  September 13 – The Dwight Trojan Football Team notched their third victory of the season by soundly defeating the Aurora Central Catholic Chargers by a score of 46 – 0 Friday night in Aurora. The Trojans opened the scoring…

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Storage capacity concerns raised over big crop estimates

 September 13, 2024

Storage capacity concerns raised over big crop estimates By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Local elevators across the state are working hard to free up as much bin space as possible before combines start rolling. With a large amount of last year’s…

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Prairie Creek Library schedules many exciting events for autumn

 September 13, 2024

Prairie Creek Library schedules many exciting events for autumn Prairie Creek Library in Dwight is planning a full schedule of fun events for the fall months. Have you ever wondered what you should do if you are in a public…

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Library teams up with the Country Mansion for fun Harvest Days events

 September 13, 2024

Library teams up with the Country Mansion for fun Harvest Days events Prairie Creek Public Library will team up with the Country Mansion on some Harvest Days events this year. Dwight’s very own version “Hunger Games,” there will be a…

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CFGC Announces Details of Baum Estate Endowment

 September 13, 2024

The Community Foundation of Grundy County (CFGC) is excited to announce that the Jim & Carol Baum Estate has settled and that nearly $4 million has come to CFGC for grantmaking throughout Grundy County! Five specific charities and uses for…

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Dwight Township High School Daily Activities Report Sept 13

 September 13, 2024

Sep12 Volleyball: JV Lady Trojans lost to Seneca in two sets last night, 12-25, 11-25. Madilynn Lucus 4 digs, 2 kills, 2 aces, Addy Sulzberger 2 digs, 1 kill & Kit Connor 3Assist, 1 kill, 1 ace.  Varsity Lady Trojans…

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GSWB Sports Results – Sept 13

 September 13, 2024

Sept 12 Morris 14 @ GSWB 5 On 8th grade night, the Lions host the Braves of Morris.  Grady Phillips earned the start on the bump and kept Morris in check.  After a solo homer out Morris up 1-0 in the…

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DWIGHT/GSW Golf – Sep 12

 September 13, 2024

Sep12 The Lady Trojans Golf team had a great week this week beating out St Bede at Spring Creek and Grant Park at home. Top scorer for both matches was Bella Dinelli. Dwight Boys Golf Hosted Morris and Lexington at…

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Dwight Grade School Enrollment Down Slightly

 September 12, 2024

The enrollment at Dwight Grade School is down slightly from the two previous years. Grade 2024 2023 2022 Pre K 73 64 78 K 39 71 52 1 63 49 47 2 46 44 48 3 43 47 59 4…

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Morris Hospital Cardiologist Discusses Heart Failure at Free Community Program

 September 12, 2024

September 12, 2024, MORRIS, IL –  Individuals who have a diagnosis of heart failure are invited to a free program, Living with Heart Failure, on Friday, September 27, from 3-4 p.m. in the wellness room at the Diagnostic & Rehabilitative…

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Recap of Dwight Common School Board of Education Meeting From 9/11/24

 September 12, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On September 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m….

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Dwight Common School #232 Board of Ed Holds Public Hearing

 September 12, 2024

September 11, 2024 A Public Hearing on the 2024-25 Dwight Common School #232 Budget was held on September 11, 2024. Mr. DeLong presented the final proposed district Budget for the 2024-25 school year. He reported that there have been a…

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Dwight Police Calls Sept 12, 2024

 September 12, 2024

  Dwight Police Calls 9.12.24

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Obituary – Michael Harry Wollgast, Sanford, North Carolina

 September 12, 2024

Michael Harry Wollgast, 43, of Sanford, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from 9-11 am, with Mass following, at  St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 165 E. Rice Road,…

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Kathy Stewart named as Redbird Teacher of the Month for September!

 September 12, 2024

Kathy Stewart named as Redbird Teacher of the Month for September!  

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Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Investigation Involving Serious Injury and Arrest

 September 11, 2024

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Investigation Involving Serious Injury and Arrest What: Two (2) vehicle traffic crash Where: Route 47 1/2 mile North of Route 113 When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:02 p.m. Vehicles: Unit 1- Red 2022…

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Dwight FFA and Alumni to Host Harvest Days Tractor Show

 September 11, 2024

Dwight FFA Harvest Days Tractor Show The Dwight FFA Harvest Days Tractor Show will take place on Sunday, September 22nd in downtown Dwight.  Tractors will line up on Franklin Street again this year, near the intersection of Franklin and Delaware….

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