Category: Dwight

Obituary – Michael Lynn Carman, Pekin

 March 25, 2023

Michael Lynn Carman, of Pekin PEKIN ~ Michael Lynn Carman, 71, of Pekin, formerly of Dwight, passed away at 2:41 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Methodist Hospital…

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Dwight High School Track Squad – 2023

 March 24, 2023

(Photo by J7Images) GIRLS: ISABELLA BUTING (SOPH), ELLORA McCULLOUGH (SOPH), KATY PARKER (JR), MADDIE SIMMS (FR), CHLOE SUTTON (SOPH), BROOKLYNN TODD (FR). BOYS: TRISTAN CHAMBERS (JR), THOMAS DOCTHERMAN (SR), JACK…

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Temps – Dwight

 March 23, 2023



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Dwight Lady Trojan Softball Team – 2023

 March 23, 2023

(Photo by J7Images) 3 Megan Livingston 4 Madi Ely 7 Taylor Frobish 9 Taylor Heath 10 Sarah Parker 11 Njomza Asllani 12 Sophie Buck 18 Erin Anderson 21 Maci Johnson…

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Dwight Trojan Varsity Baseball Team – 2023

 March 22, 2023

  (Photo by J7Images) 1 Tyler Frauli  Sr. 3 Luke Gallet.  So. 4 Tyler Cox.  Jr. 5 Will Trainor.  Jr. 7 Dawson Carr  Sr. 8 Jack Duffy  Sr. 14 Drew…

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Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha, Dwight

 March 21, 2023

Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha, 63, of Dwight, IL. died Sunday March 19, 2023 at 3:07 p.m. at Morris Hospital. Cremation rites will be accorded and a…

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Obituary – Janice Ann Madsen, formerly of Dwight

 March 20, 2023

Janice Ann Madsen Janice Ann Madsen, 86, formerly of Dwight, Illinois and recently of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Franciscan Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana,…

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DTHS Track Results – Feb 8

 March 20, 2023

DTHS Track Results – March 18 The Trojan track and field squad ended their indoor season at Reed Custer’s Comet Classic on last Saturday. Both the girls and boys team…

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Join Dwight Area Youth Soccer League!! K – 8 Grade

 March 17, 2023

Dwight Area Youth Soccer League Dwight Area Youth Soccer League Season is HERE! Like our Facebook page-Dwight Area Youth Soccer Join now and be a part of the FIRST season with…

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Dwight Fire Incidents 02/19/23 – 2/25/23

 March 16, 2023

Incidents 3/9 through 3/16 Assisted Dwight EMS on 33 medical emergencies 3/10  Motor vehicle accident – Rt 66 3/11  Motor vehicle accident – I-55 3/12  Motor vehicle accident – rural Dwight…

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Dwight Village Board Votes to Approve Proposal for Eleven Windmills Within 1.5 Mile Boundary

 March 16, 2023

March 13, 2023 Dwight Village Board Votes to Approve Eleven Windmills Within 1.5 Mile Boundary The Dwight Village Board met on Monday March 13 and took further action on the…

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Dwight HS Softball vs Fieldcrest 3/20

 March 16, 2023

Dwight Varsity Softball 10 run ruled Fieldcrest in the 6th inning with the score being 13 to 3. Madi Ely pitched for Dwight. She allowed three hits and three runs…

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DGS Board Of Education Meeting Recap – March 8

 March 14, 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On March 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Board President…

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OPERATION SOS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

 March 14, 2023

OPERATION SOS 20TH ANNIVERSARY   In March of 2003 a war broke out in Iraq. The United States already was at war in Afghanistan. Carol Dippon realized that there were…

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Obituary Daniel Bruce Mentink, Dwight

 March 14, 2023

Daniel Bruce Mentink, of Dwight Daniel Bruce Mentink, age 72, of Dwight, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away, Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home in Dwight. Cremation rites will…

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Obituary – Kerry Lundberg, Odell

 March 14, 2023

Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell, passed away, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Aperion Care in Wilmington, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A…

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Jeremy Jenkins Named Braceville Elementary Principal for 2023/24 School Year

 March 14, 2023

Jeremy Jenkins Named Braceville Elementary Principal for 2023/24 School Year Jeremy Jenkins, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Dwight Common school has been hired as Braceville Elementary Principal for the 2023/24 School…

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Dwight Sports Physicals – Tue June 6

 March 13, 2023

**Physical forms are available at both the Grade School and the High School office. The parent/student history has to be filled out and signed by both the athlete and the…

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Dwight Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 8

 March 9, 2023

The Dwight Lions Club will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th.  The hunt will kick off at 10:00 a.m. at Renfrew Park on the east half of…

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Dwight Grade School Volleyball Results

 March 8, 2023

March 8 The 8th Grade Lady Redbirds played against Seneca in round 2 of Regionals. The 8th Grade Lady Redbirds played against Seneca in round 2 of regionals. The first…

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DWIGHT VFW AUXILIARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENTERING THE MILITARY

 March 8, 2023

DWIGHT VFW AUXILIARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENTERING THE MILITARY   The Dwight VFW Auxiliary 2608 is pleased to present financial assistance to 2023 DTHS graduates, or those having a close…

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Dwight Township High School Drama Dept. to Present Mamma Mia March 10, 11, 12

 March 7, 2023

Dwight Township High School Drama Dept. to Present Mamma Mia!   Dwight Township High School Drama Dept. to Present Mamma Mia! DTHS Drama Department will present Mamma Mia! in the DTHS Auditorium…

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Thompson and Telford Named to Tri-County Conference Teams

 March 6, 2023

Congratulations to Wyatt Thompson & Connor Telford on their accomplishments with the Tri-County Conference for the 2022-2023 basketball season. Wyatt Thompson was the conference MVP/Player of the year and Connor…

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Kodat and Bregin Named to Tri-County Conference Teams

 March 6, 2023

Congratulations to Kassy Kodat and Mikalah Bregin on their accomplishments with the Tri-County Conference for the 2022-2023 basketball season. Kassy was named to the Tri-County Conference 2nd team and Mikalah…

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Dwight Wrestling Club – DeLong to State / Nelson 2nd at Sectionals

 March 5, 2023

Dalton DeLong is heading to state for the Dwight Wrestling Club. Dalton placed third at the Champaign Sectional on March 4, going 3-1 on the day. He will compete at…

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