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State Legislators Tour Innovative Nature-Based Solutions in the Mississippi River Watershed Legislators learn the benefits of tile-treatment wetlands as they seek solutions for water quality and flooding What: State legislators…
To RSVP, register using the Zoom link on this page. https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_wctUaId0SnOPZht0_PIn0A Heritage Prairie Wind – Morning In-Person Public Information Session June 6th from 8AM-10AM Pontiac Elks Lodge Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/196422780009886 …
Jason Wilkinson Enger, 52, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 26th, at his home in Morris, IL, with his son by his side. Jason was born on September 16, 1970, the…
History Happy Hour The Dwight Historical Society invites everyone to the Historic Depot on West Main Street for an evening of “what do you remember about Dwight………” memories sharing. Such…
Donna Jean Earing Donna was the first of twin girls born on Saturday, September 3, 1932 to Donald Lester Allen and Theora Lucille Oberholtzer Allen. She was born at the…
Left to right Heart Award: Gavin Leach MVP & Hitter of the Year: Luke Gallet Pitcher of the Year: Will Trainor Most Improved: Evan Sandeno Gold Glove: Dawson Carr (not…
James “Jim” Lee Mixen passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023. He was born on February 9, 1961 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Carol (Kenzal) Mixen. Visitation…
Quitting tobacco is one of the most important actions people who smoke can take to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death…
On Saturday, May 20, these young people (Cooper & Seth Irvin, Kade & Bristol Jensen) joined these veterans (Dorreen Hodgson, Brian Anderson, & Grant Speece) to place flags on the…
Lena Mary Thompson Woodward, 89, of Dwight, IL, entered Heaven with a new body, no longer crippled nor hurting, on May 20, 2023. A visitation will be held from 4…
Summer reading signups set for Prairie Creek Library Prairie Creek Library’s summer reading program, “Planting Seeds … Growing Readers,” aims to help occupy kids with fun and educational programs while…
DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL 2023 GRADUATES ANDERSON, WILLIAM BRADLEY BACHAND, COLLIN MICHAEL BARTLETT, BRANDON MICHAEL-EVAN BASTIAN, SOPHIE JEAN BEIER, ALYSSA LEIGH BOONE, WILLIAM GEORGE BOUCHER, DELANEY CECELIA BOVELLE, LOGAN JAMES BOVELLE,…
The Redbird Track team had an amazing weekend at the IESA State track meet in Peoria this weekend. Many of the team came away with personal bests on the season…
Dwight HS Track Results – May 17 The boy’s track team ended their season at the Gibson City sectional by finishing tied with Clifton Central for 16th place and scoring…
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232 Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On May 10, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting…
Dwight Lady Trojans beat Kankakee Grace Christian 16-0 advancing them to the Regional Championship Saturday 5/20. Madi Ely was the winning pitcher for for the Trojans. She went four innings,…
Jessica Turner Casey, Odell On May 11, 2023, God reached down to Jessica Turner Casey and said, “Come with me.” A celebration of life will be held at the Dwight…
Food Sanitation Manager’s Course Livingston County, IL – A Food Sanitation Manager’s Course is being offered by the Livingston County Health Department (LCHD). The course is designed for persons who…
OSF HealthCare to route Labor and Delivery patients to Bloomington OSF Medical Group – Obstetrics and Gynecology to remain in Pontiac (May 15, 2023 | PONTIAC, Illinois) – As health…
There were 3 athletes who competed in the Illinois High School Powerlifting State Meet over the weekend. After adding up the totals for the squat, bench, and deadlift, all three…
Sunday, June 11, 2023: History Happy Hour at Dwight’s Historic Depot 4-6pm. Everyone’s invited for light snacks and reminiscing about Dwight. Sunday, July 9, 2023: From Denmark to Dwight, opening of our…
Brian Berta was sworn in as a new 2-year term Village of Dwight Trustee at the regular Village Board Meeting on Monday May 8. Incumbents Marla Kinkade, Pete Meister, and…
