Category: News

The Paper Song of the Week

 September 21, 2023

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…

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Dwight Redbird 6th Grade Girls Basketball – Sept 21

 September 21, 2023

The sixth grade girls opened their season with a defeat to Manteno 1- 18. Izzy Pittinger and Skylar Burke did a great job of directing the offense. Skylar Burke led the team with one point and had seven rebounds. Lila…

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Obituary – Patricia Anne (Soltis) Bartman, Kinsman

 September 21, 2023

Patricia Anne (Soltis) Bartman, 88 years old, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on September 20, 2023 at Morris Hospital after a long illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 25, 2023 at Sacred Heart…

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Dwight Police Calls Sept 21, 2023

 September 21, 2023

Dwight Police Calls 9.21.23

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Associate Judge, Scott Belt, Announces Campaign for Grundy County Resident Circuit Judge

 September 21, 2023

Associate Judge, Scott Belt, Announces Campaign for Grundy County Resident Circuit Judge Grundy County Associate Judge, Scott Belt, has announced his candidacy to run for Grundy County Resident Circuit Judge in November of 2024 .  Belt currently serves as an…

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Gardner 5/6th Grade Girls Basketball – Sep 20

 September 21, 2023

The first game of the season started off well for Gardner 5/6th grade girls basketball on Wednesday, September 20th. They were the first to score and only down by one basket at half time against Channahon. The third and fourth…

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COVID Vaccination Updates

 September 20, 2023

COVID Vaccination Updates Livingston County, IL – On September 11, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved use of a reformulated COVID booster (2023-2024 formula). This vaccine is highly recommended for individuals 65 and older and those who are…

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Morris Hospital Program Focuses on Healthy Meal Planning

 September 20, 2023

Morris Hospital Program Focuses on Healthy Meal Planning September 8, 2023, Morris, IL – Morris Hospital is offering an eight-week program called Eat Real for anyone who wants to learn about simple, healthy cooking with real ingredients. Classes will meet…

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Seneca HS Golf – Sept 19

 September 20, 2023

Tuesday, September 19 @ Wyaton Hills Golf Course Girls   Seneca 205 Princeton 218 LaSalle Peru 251 Lady Irish Record:  14-0 *Counting scores for the Lady Irish:  Piper Stenzel 44 (Medalist), Julia Hogan 51, Shelby Welsh 54, and Camryn Stecken…

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MVK Seniors Meet – Sept 19

 September 19, 2023

The MVK Seniors met September 19, 2023 at the Mazon American Legion for lunch provided by CNN and furnished by the “Whistle Stop ” in Coal City. President Sherry McIntosh called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance…

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Central Illinois Football League – Week Six Results

 September 19, 2023

Week 6 scores: IW @ Dwight MM—Dwight 0 IW 6 JR—Dwight 12 IW 13 SR—Dwight 0 IW 22 Momence @ GCMS MM—GCMS 21 Momence 31 JR—GCMS 45 Momence 22 SR—GCMS 0 Momence 25 Watseka @ Clifton MM—Clifton 22 Watseka 13…

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New State Police rules for assault weapons permits will take effect Oct. 1

 September 18, 2023

People who owned banned weapons before new law must apply for FOID endorsement By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans who own weapons that can no longer be purchased or sold in the state under its new…

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Minutes of Dwight Common School Board Mtg and Special Board Mtg on 9/13/23

 September 18, 2023

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DWIGHT COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICT #232   Held in the Dwight Common School District Library On September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.  Board President Nick Stipanovich called the meeting to order at 6:00 …

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Dwight Youth Baseball and Softball Elections – Oct 1

 September 18, 2023

The Dwight Youth Baseball and Softball organization is holding their annual officer elections on Sunday, October 1 at 6 PM in the DEA building. For the 2024 season, the Board is looking to fill the position of vice president, treasurer,…

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Seneca Cross Country Team – Sept 16

 September 18, 2023

Congratulations to the Irish XC runners on another strong performance at the very competitive Dale Donner Invitational Saturday morning. The girls team finished 5th with Evelyn O’Connor leading the pack finishing 8th overall. Natalie Misener also received a trophy for her…

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 September 17, 2023
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United Lutheran Church of Gardner to Host Chili Supper

 September 17, 2023

The United Lutheran Church of Gardner will be hosting its annual Chili Supper on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The Chili Supper will take place in the ULC Fellowship Hall at 309 Jefferson Street in Gardner. Come…

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS – VILLAGE OF GARDNER

 September 16, 2023

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Village of Gardner, Illinois Annual Audit Report Available for Public Inspection An audit of the funds of the Village of Gardner, Illinois for the year ending April 30, 2023, has been completed by the audit firm of…

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MVK A Team Softball has won the IESA Single A Region 1 Championship

 September 16, 2023

MVK A Team Softball has won the IESA Single A Region 1 Championship Regional Semifinals: Lady Mavericks 11, Waterman Indian Creek 1 Morgan Starwalt (2-4, 2B, R, RBI), Brynlee Hunt (3-4, 2Rs, 3RBIs, 2SBs), and Grace Biros (2-3, RBI, 2SBs)…

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Trojans Score 48 Points in First Quarter and March Over Walther Christian

 September 16, 2023

9/15/23 SCORE BY QUARTER 1 2 3 4 OT Final Walther Christian 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dwight 48 8 8 6 0 70 The Dwight Trojans put 48 points on the scoreboard in just the first quarter and…

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Morris Hospital Hosts Community Blood Drive

 September 15, 2023

Morris Hospital Hosts Community Blood Drive September 8, 2023, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital is hosting a blood drive in cooperation with Versiti Blood Center on Friday, October 13, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 3 on…

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Redbird Teacher of the Month for September

 September 14, 2023

Katie Gartke has been selected as our Redbird Teacher of the Month for September! She goes above and beyond to support the growth of her students and is a valuable mentor for our new staff. We are lucky to have…

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Illinois 17 detour in Livingston County ends Sept. 18

 September 14, 2023

Illinois 17 detour in Livingston County ends Sept. 18   OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a detour on Illinois 17 in Livingston County near Manville will end Monday, Sept. 18. The detour was implemented for…

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IFB director: Complacency is a farmer’s worst enemy

 September 14, 2023

IFB director: Complacency is a farmer’s worst enemy By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Brent Pollard’s plentiful hay crop this spring was both a blessing and a curse. On May 16, the Winnebago County dairy and grain farmer was turning off his…

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Temps – Dwight

 September 14, 2023



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Gardner Area Band and Pantherette Spirit Line Perform at NIU

 September 14, 2023

On Saturday, September 9th, the Gardner Area Band and Pantherette Spirit Line performed with the Marching Huskie and Silverettes on the field at halftime of the Northern Illinois University football .  The Gardner Area Band is under the direction of Mr….

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History Happy Hour – Dwight Historical Society October 8

 September 14, 2023

The second History Happy Hour will be held at the Historic Depot Sunday, October 8 from 3-5pm. Everyone is welcome to share memories of attending school in Dwight.

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Morris Hospital Announces Babysitter’s Training Course

 September 13, 2023

Morris Hospital Announces Babysitter’s Training Course September 8, 2023, Morris, IL — Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is offering a Babysitter’s Training Course on Monday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Morris Hospital Training Classroom at…

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