Obituary – Leona Myers, Dwight
Leona Myers, 93, died in the early hours of April 22, 2024 at Arc in Dwight. She was born April 26, 1930, to Hildegarde and Leo (Heb) Ryan of Kinsman, Illinois, where she grew up with her two younger brothers…
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DTHS and 1st Responders Present Mock DUI Crash
Dwight High School FFA and Dwight First Responders partnered up to present a Mock DUI Crash event on Monday, April 22nd. The program included a mock crash scene with four DTHS students playing victims. The students were portrayed as being…
Dwight Village Board Meets Apr 22, Water Rates to Increase 5%
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday April 22, 2024. All Village Trustees were in attendance: Josh Jahn, Pete Meister, Marla Kinkade, Justin Eggenberger, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Also attending were Mayor Paul Johnson, Village Administrator Crissy…
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR LITCHFIELD
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SQUAD CAR STRUCK BY DRIVER ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR LITCHFIELD ISP experiences 13th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 LITCHFIELD – On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash south of…
DTHS Track Team Results from April 22 – Seneca Invite
April 22 April 20 What a night for the Trojans at our first visit to Manteno for the All Area Invite! Both teams brought home trophies as the girls finished 2nd behind Kankakee and the boys are the 2024 champions….
GSW Varsity Softball – April 22
Recap March 15 Panthers fell 9-3 to Streator Woodland in Fridays game. Maddie Simms was a force at the plate not getting out a single time. She went 2-2 with a triple, a walk, and a run scored. Makaila McDaniel…
DTHS Trojan Boys Baseball – April 22
April 22 The Trojans lost a tough game at Seneca by score of 3–1. Luke Gallet was the tough luck losing pitcher throwing five innings, allowing only four hits with eight strikeouts and one earned run. Terry Wilkey pitched one…
DTHS Varsity Softball – April 22
April 22 Dwight lost to Seneca 10-0 Madi Ely started on the mound going three innings, giving up 9 runs (8earned) on 7 hits, striking out 5& walking 3. Avery Jury came in,in the 4th. She gave up 1 earned…
Seneca HS Softball Results – April 22
Dwight Varsity Lady Trojans fell to St. Bede 7-3 Taylor Heath pitched for the Trojans. She gave up seven hits, four runs, two walks, & had 12 strikeouts. Heath also lead at the plate with 2 hits, a…
Obituary – Marilene Machado de Oliveira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
December 20, 1938 – April 21, 2024 RIO DE JANEIRO – Marilene Machado de Oliveira, 85, of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, passed away April 21, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro. She was born December 20, 1938, in Rio de Janeiro,…
Dwight Grade School Track and Field Results – April 20
April 21 On Saturday April 21 the Redbird Track team traveled to Reed-Custer for the IVC Conference Meet. The athletes did a great job against some very good competition! There were 11 teams at the meet! The Boys 7th Grade…
Dwight Township 2024 Meeting and Food Pantry Dates
DWIGHT TOWNSHIP 2024 MONTHLY MEETING DATES June 4, 2024 July 2, 2024 August 6, 2024 September 3, 2024 October 1,2024 November 5, 2024 December 3, 2024 All regularly scheduled meetings are held in the Dwight Township Hall, 201 North Franklin…
DWIGHT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING RECAP – APRIL 17
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 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Board Vice-President Max Sulzberger called the meeting to order at…
Learn More About Heritage Prairie Renewable
Are you interested in learning more about Heritage Prairie Renewable? Join us for a Public Information Session next Thursday, April 25, from 6:30 – 8PM where we’ll be meeting at Cherry Red Roasters BBQ. Come learn about the project,…
Enjoy the silence. Cicadas are coming
Enjoy the silence. Cicadas are coming URBANA, Ill. — If you haven’t heard the buzz, you will soon. Billions of periodical cicadas are coming, and University of Illinois Extension is sharing information to help track their moves before emergence. “Historically speaking,…
Illinois 47 Closing at Rail Crossing in Dwight April 29
OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Union Pacific Railroad crossing at Illinois 47 in Dwight will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 29. The crossing is located between McNamara Avenue and North…
Jack Groves Records Hole-In-One at DCC
Jack Groves of Dwight, recorded a hole in one at Dwight Country Club on the 123 yard 9th hole today, 4/17/2024. Jack used a 50 degree wedge and it was witnessed by Andrew Curl and Jack’s grandpa John Groll. It…
The Paper Song of the Week
Each week The Paper will post its random selection for Song of the Week, just songs we have come across that seem to pique our interest. If you have a suggestion for a favorite that might apply, send us a…
Obituary – Barbara A. Manthey, University Park, IL
Barbara A. Manthey Age 88 of University Park, Illinois, formerly of New York, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Born March 4, 1936 in Bronx, New York, Barbara was the only child of George and Margaret (Buckley) Vidulich. She…
Obituary – Jennifer L. Funk “Jenna”, South Wilmington
Jennifer L. Funk “Jenna”, 51 of South Wilmington IL passed away peacefully Friday April 12th, 2024, at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet IL, surrounded by her loved ones. Her wishes were to be cremated, she was an organ donor and was…
Rare cicada emergence expected this spring
Rare cicada emergence expected this spring By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time. And this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence won’t happen…
Mazon Seniors Meet – April 16
The MVK Seniors met April 16, 2024 at the Mazon American Legion with lunch provided by CNN and furnished by the “Upper Crust” from Yorkville. Robin Homerding subbing for President Sherry McIntosh called the meeting to order and the Pledge…
Morris Hospital Physician Addresses Mental Health at Free Community Program
Morris Hospital Physician Addresses Mental Health at Free Community Program April 16, 2024, MORRIS, IL – Anxiety, addiction, depression, and post-traumatic stress are just a few common mental health conditions that can deeply impact a person’s day-to-day living and relationships….
Seneca’s Josh Lucas Signs to Play Football at College of DuPage
Front Row – Millissa Downey, Josh Lucas, Tom Downey Back Row -Terry Maxwell, Ted O’Boyle
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DGS S APRIL 10, 2024
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On April 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….
Primary Care Physician Assistant Joins Morris Hospital
Primary Care Physician Assistant Joins Morris Hospital April 15, 2024, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers announces the availability of a new primary care provider. Crystal Brozovich, a certified physician assistant, has joined Dr. David Vermillion at the…
Congratulations DTHS March Students of the Month!
Congratulations to Dwight Township High School March Students of the Month! Senior – Kaitlyn Thetard Junior – Abby Chitwood Sophomore – Skylar Ackerman Freshman – Lauren Snyder
Expert Landscaping Tips for Choosing and Installing Plants
Expert Landscaping Tips for Choosing and Installing Plants (StatePoint) The perfect landscape may start with a healthy, lush lawn, but for interest and depth, you’ll also need to consider the plants that surround it. Thankfully, it’s easy to make…
