Category: Feature Stories

‘There Is Good In Every Day’

 April 11, 2022

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…

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Darts or Baseball?

 January 26, 2022

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…

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Another 5,000 Copies

 December 29, 2021

‘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….

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Something Different… Shaking up Christmas

 December 24, 2021

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…

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Definition of Family Christmas

 December 15, 2021

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…

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Investigations Open in Livingston County Odell Gas Station Robbed, Gambling Machines Burglarized in Cullom, Campus

 December 7, 2021

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….

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Making the Toughest, Best Decision

 November 23, 2021

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…

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Time to See National Parks Irv Masching Set to Retire After Practicing Law 46 Years

 November 18, 2021

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,…

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What Veterans Day means to Veterans

 November 11, 2021

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…

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The Keeley League

 March 16, 2016

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,…

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