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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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.
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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