Category: Feature Stories

By Brandon LaChance There are not many aspects of life as evident as death. The way we process death or how we will deal, react to our lives ending is different with every person. Megan Bugg fought, battled, and advocated…

Dartball mixes both to form a fun game by Brandon LaChance Every other Monday night from November to February, there are quite a few vehicles surrounding local churches. The parking lots and side roads are not packed because of bible…

Timestamping Michael Leone’s Rose Bowl Adventure by Brandon LaChance In 2020, Gardner-South Wilmington band director Michael Leone was chosen as one of 200 band directors by the Michael D. Sewell Memorial Foundation to take part in a float in the…

‘Woodturning with Resin’ Set to Reprint by Brandon LaChance When Keith Lackner’s book, “Woodturning with Resin,” was published in April, the Dwight resident thought he might sell 300 copies. Fast forward to November and Lackner received an unexpected phone call….

By Brandon LaChance Christmas is part of all of our lives. Every December we get excited about the holiday and spend time with our families. Just like everything else in life, there are many different ways to celebrate what many…

Johnson Family Lights up Reddick By Brandon LaChance It’s hard to miss. If you’re too close, it may be hard to see because of the brightness. No, we’re not talking about the sun, we’re talking about the Johnson family’s Christmas…

by Brandon LaChance The Livingston County Police Department has opened three investigations in the last week. At 9:33 p.m. Nov. 27, Fast Stop in Odell was robbed at gunpoint. Three days later, the county deputies were dispatched at 7:17 a.m….

Birth mom, child reconnect after adoption By Brandon LaChance November is nationally known for Thanksgiving. But, the turkey-eating event isn’t the only reason to celebrate the 11th month of the year as November is also National Adoption Month. For Christy…

By Brandon LaChance Countless trains have traveled the tracks. Many businesses have opened their doors, some have closed and some still flip the open/close sign or turn on and off the light switch daily. Buildings have changed, technology has advanced,…

By Brandon LaChance November 11 holds a special place in Americans’ hearts. On every calendar in every home or business, Veteran’s Day has been listed and associated with the 11th day in the second week of the 11th month of…

by the Dwight HIstorical Society Note: This is part of a weekly series of articles about the Keeley Institute that will be appearing in The Paper until the July 14-17 Alcohol and Drug History Society conference in Dwight. The undergraduates,…