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Peoria-Chicago Passenger Rail Project Takes Next Step Forward by being Selected for FRA’s New Corridor Identification Designation Program
Peoria-Chicago Passenger Rail Project Takes Next Step Forward by being Selected for FRA’s New Corridor Identification Designation Program Designation includes funding for scope, schedule, and cost of passenger rail Ottawa, IL (December 8, 2023) – Several area community representatives attended…
Dwight Township 2024 Meeting and Food Pantry Dates
DWIGHT TOWNSHIP 2024 MONTHLY MEETING DATES January 3, 2024 February 6, 2024 March 5, 2024 April 2, 2024 April 9, 2024 – ANNUAL TOWN MEETING May 7, 2024 June 4, 2024 July 2, 2024 August 6, 2024 September 3, 2024…
Dwight Emmanuel Lutheran Christmas Services
Children’s Christmas Service on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. “His Name Is Jesus” Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023 The Fourth Sunday of Advent at 9:00 a.m. with Holy Communion Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols at 1:30 p.m. and…
MVK 8th Grade Boys Basketball – Dec 6
Dec 7 The Seneca 8th grade boys basketball team defeated MVK 44-34 in overtime on Thursday. Colton Baudino scored 20 points for MVK, and Kolten Pfeifer scored 10. Chase Sterling scored 20 points for Seneca. Seneca won the 7th grade…
Dwight Township HS Wrestling Results
Dec 7 Dwight wrestled better than Tuesday against two tough teams. Dylan Crouch had two wins with one of them by pin in one minute and thirteen seconds.Garrett Leach contributed to our teams versatility by making weight at…
Seneca HS Wrestling Dec 8
Dec 7 At Dwight HS: #16 Clifton Central 36 #22 Seneca 33 106 Double FF 113 Raiden Terry S F 1:05 over Beau Williams CC 120 Michael Kucinic S FF 126 Everett Bailey CC F 5:41 over Ethan Othon S…
Varsity Girls Basketball Results – Dec 8
Dec 7 Dwight @ Putnam County The Dwight Lady Trojans lost Thursday’s away game to Putnam County 50 – 22. Ryan Bean scored 9 points for the Trojans. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Dwight 5 10 2 5 22 Putnam…
Dwight Grade School Redbird Sports and Activity Report – Dec 6
Dec 7 5th/6th Boys Basketball: The sixth grade boys basketball team traveled to Elwood and came home with two victories! In the first game Dwight prevailed 37-0. Leading the Redbirds in scoring was Daris Brahimi with eight points. Nate…
The Paper Song of the Week
Each week The Paper will post its random selection for Song of the Week, just songs we have come across that seem to pique our interest. If you have a suggestion for a favorite that might apply, send us a…
Free Christmas Day Dinners
Do You Know Someone Who Could Use a Meal on Christmas Day? Many people may not have the resources or ability to fix themselves a dinner on Christmas Day, and that shouldn’t be the case. A Free Christmas Dinner Program…
OBITUARY – Christine A. Gravesen, Campus – *Revised Services Date
Christine A. Gravesen, 61, of Campus, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 9:33 p.m. at Miller Rehab Center in Kankakee, IL. Funeral services will take place at a later date. Memorials in honor of Christine may be made to…
The Route 66 Christmas Shop Hop – Dec 16, 20 – GET YOUR GIFTS ON ROUTE 66!
Here’s how the “Shop Hop” works. On Saturday December 16th from 10am-6pm the 2nd annual Route 66 Christmas Shop Hop will be held. ( This year, we have doubled the amount of shops- if your shop would like to be…
What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban Which guns are banned, how to file disclosures and what happens next By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their assault weapons with…
Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District Accepting Nominations
The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting nominations from all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District. Beginning on December…
Gardner South Wilmington 2023 – 2024 Varsity Basketball Team
Front: Gavin Bafia, Spencer Conger, Brad Castelli, Cooper Biros, Jarrek Hirsch, Landyn Oliver, Josh Conger Back: Brock Enerson, Holden Grimes, Bennett Grant, Tishaun Hinten, Logan Conger, Cale Halpin, Nathan States, Cole Hampson, Jayden Talbot
Glædelig jul! (Merry Christmas) – Pedersen Descendants Visit Historical Society
Pedersen Descendants Visit Danish Exhibit at Dwight Historical Society On November 18, the Historical Society welcomed the descendants of Ludvig and Julie Hansen Pedersen to view the Danish display at the museum. Both Ludvig and Julie came from Denmark…
Morris Man Arrested After Causing Disruption in Dwight
On Sunday, December 3 shortly after midnight, Dwight Officers were called to the 300 block of East Mazon Ave for an intoxicated subject yelling and knocking on windows. A short time later a second call was received to the 911…
Dwight Christmas for Kids Delivery Will be Saturday December 9! Volunteers Appreciated!! Shoppers Drop Off Presents Thursday!!! Merry Christmas!!!!
Dwight Christmas for Kids and Love Boxes is looking for volunteers to deliver presents! Delivery of gifts will be on Saturday, December 9 starting at 9:00 am at the Dwight United Methodist Church. Any help is greatly appreciated! (Shopper gift…
