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‘Right to Play’ bill that would affect high school athletes advances in House by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois March 12, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – A House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would give high school student athletes the right…
Thursday, March 13 – The GSWB 8th-Grade Volleyball Team traveled to Momence for the Regional Championship. Momence came out strong in set one leading 9-1. After a quick timeout, the Tigers stepped up their game and battled back and forth…
Morris Hospital and YMCA Nutrition Seminar Focuses on Building Muscle March 13, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are teaming up to offer a free nutrition seminar, “How to Build Muscle with Protein Intake,”…
Morris Hospital and YMCA Offer Pair of Parkinson’s Programs March 13, 2025, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers and the Morris Hospital YMCA are offering two free programs in April for individuals who have been diagnosed with…
Frances Marie Kissiar, 88, resident of the Arc of Dwight, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at the home. She was born July 20, 1936 in Houston, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde Edwin and Tressie Mayberry Kissiar. She is survived…
‘You are flying.’ Inside the harrowing 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County by Beth Hundsdorfer, Capitol News Illinois March 13, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — When Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan Pearce saw a white pickup spotted outside a motorcycle shop that…
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On March 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m….
March 13 Spelling Team – Clayton Wardell, Harper Connor and Opal Moore competed in the IVC Spelling Bee along with students from nine area schools last night in Channahon. Clayton earned the team 17.5 points; Harper 6 points; and, Opal…
DWIGHT, IL – The Country Mansion is proud to host Boot Scootin’ Musical Bingo on March 29 in its Garden Room. This exciting event produced by Musical Bingo with Mike & Joan will feature seven rounds of country-themed musical…
The Dwight Township High School basketball program announced their 2024 -25 team awards in a ceremony held March 12 at Dwight High School. Pictured from left: Rookie of the year: Liv Buck JV MIP: Cloe Gall JV MVP: Addy Sulzberger…
Gary Allen Emmons, 69, of New Windsor, Illinois passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. The Funeral Service will follow directly after the…
Congratulations to new Dwight Township High School National Honor Society inductees!Makayla Wahl-Seabert, Dori Wilson, Sarah Parker, Katy Dolan, Sophia Buck, Ryan Bean, Filemon Ortiz, Sam Pugh and Jackson Launius.
The Dwight Township High School Drama Club spring production will be “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” The show is directed by Abigayle Groves and stars many of Dwight’s most talented high school students. In this show, a rebellious 16-year-old mermaid, Ariel finds…
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March 11 The boy’s team finished 3rd with 51 points at the Reed Custer Indoor Quad against the host school and Wilmington and Streator. The athletes turned in many personal bests last night. The top performance for the Trojans was…
March 11 The 8th grade Lady Mavericks played in the Regional Semi-Finals and defeated St. Anne in 3 matches 20-25, 25-20, & 26-24. They will play for the Regional Championship @ St. Anne Thursday @ 4:30. It’s been amazing seeing…
Gardner South Wilmington Band Shines at 2025 River Valley Conference Honor Band The Gardner South Wilmington (GSW) Band made an impressive showing at the 2025 River Valley Conference (RVC) Honor Band Festival at Clifton Central High School, with 24 members selected…
On March 19, DTHS students will be hosting the Fine Arts Showcase at DTHS. The students have worked hard this whole school year to produce some great artworks. Everyone is invited to the High School on Wednesday, March 19, between…
