Category: South Wilmington

Latex and Oil Paint Collection for Recycling Event  – Grundy County

 May 22, 2023

Latex and Oil Paint Collection for Recycling Event    May through October 2023  The Grundy County Land Use Department will be working with Earth Paints in the recycling of both…

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Obituary – Beverly Jean Grant

 May 22, 2023

Beverly Jean Grant (nee Neece) Age 82, of Gardner, IL passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL.  Born July 10, 1940 in East Brooklyn, IL,…

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Obituary – Crystal Lynn Marie Nelson, Braidwood

 May 19, 2023

Crystal Lynn Marie Nelson (nee Strohm) Age 62, of Braidwood, IL passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.  Born February 5,…

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GSW Students Headed to State Fishing Tournament

 May 16, 2023

Gardner South Wilmington High School Bass Fishing Team members Cole Hampson and Grace Olsen will be headed to Carlyle Lake to compete in the State Fishing Tournament on Friday and…

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Gardner-South Wilmington High School Academic Awards Night

 April 28, 2023

Gardner-South Wilmington High School Academic Awards Night Gardner-South Wilmington High School hosted their annual Academic Awards Night on April 19th. Many students were at the event and 102 students were…

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GSWB Tigers Scholastic Bowl Team Earns A Victory

 April 27, 2023

The GSWB Tigers Scholastic Bowl team had their first victory! They were able to defeat Newark/Lisbon 225-145 during pool play at Regionals Wednesday, April 26th. Unfortunately, they did not move…

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Colby Grieff Signs with John Wood Community College to Play Volleyball

 April 25, 2023

Colby Grieff, a Senior at GSW High School, signed with John Wood Community College in Quincy, IL to play on their volleyball team, the Blazers.  She will be continuing her…

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Obituary – Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex)

 April 13, 2023

Barbara Susan Bexson (nee Rex), Gardner Barbara Susan Bexson, 75, of Gardner, IL passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.  Born May…

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Obituary – Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), South Wilmington

 March 29, 2023

Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi) Donna M. Horrie (nee Lardi), age 80, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her home.  Born January 8, 1943…

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Obituary – Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna)

 March 13, 2023

Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna) Elaine Elizabeth Testa (nee Donna), 97, of South Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully, Friday, March 10, 2023 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Dwight, IL….

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GSW High School Math Team Wins Regional

 February 27, 2023

The Gardner-South Wilmington High School Math Team Wins Regional The Gardner-South Wilmington High School Math Team competed at Crete Monee High School for the ICTM Regional Competition. The team won…

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GSW Pantherette Spiritine – 2nd Place Grand Champion Award in A Division

 February 13, 2023

The GSW Pantherette Spiritine competed at the IDTA (Illinois Drill Team Association) State Contest February 11th in Springfield, IL. The team had two amazing performances that were the strongest we…

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GSW High School Homecoming Dance Sat, Jan 14

 January 17, 2023

GSW High School held their Homecoming Dance on Saturday night, January 14, 2023.  The 2023 Homecoming Court was announced. Pictured, left to right, front row:  Roman Faletti, Spencer Conger and…

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Two $10,000 Scholarships in honor of Char & Mike Farrell

 January 11, 2023

Two $10,000 Scholarships in honor of Char & Mike Farrell By Julianne Buck In honor of Char & Mike Farrell, the Community Foundation of Grundy County is now offering two…

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