Obituary – Margaret Catherine Trainor, Pontiac, formerly of Dwight

 April 5, 2023

Margaret Catherine Trainor, Pontiac, formerly of Dwight Margaret Catherine Trainor, 97, of Pontiac, formerly of Dwight, went to be with the Lord at 12:06 a.m. April 4, 2023. She left this earth surrounded by her family and peacefully reunited with…

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Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Winners for January

 April 3, 2023

Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. winners for the month of January. Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.  Classroom teachers choose one student a month that displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student.  It is a great accomplishment and we are…

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Livingston Sworn in as Dwight Village Administrator – 3/27

 April 3, 2023

For the first time since 1999, the Village of Dwight now has a new Village Administrator. The new manager, Carrissa Livingston, was hired at the last meeting and sworn in by Village Clerk Whitney Scott at the Village Board meeting…

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TRI-POINT MUSICIANS RECEIVE HIGH HONORS

 April 2, 2023

TRI-POINT MUSICIANS RECEIVE HIGH HONORS Tri-Point Junior High musicians brought home division I ratings from the April 1 solo and ensemble contest held at Watseka High School. Scoring those ratings were Rachel Darda and Kara Stuckey, flute duet; Owen Griner,…

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GABE HICKS RECOGNIZED AS A 2023 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER

 April 1, 2023

Gabe Hicks was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Turfgrass Management.  Hicks is a member of the Seneca FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA.  Gabe owns and operates Hicks Lawn Service which performs lawn care service in…

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Senate votes to lift nuclear construction ban

 April 1, 2023

Environmental, anti-nuclear groups oppose the legislation By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved a measure on Thursday that would lift a 1980s-era moratorium on nuclear power plant construction. Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Sen….

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Important Notice: Renewal Required for all Medicaid Participants

 March 31, 2023

Important Notice: Renewal Required for all Medicaid Participants Livingston County Health Department is reminding residents currently enrolled in the Medicaid program to make sure their address is up-to-date with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) as the…

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Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Winners for February

 March 31, 2023

Gardner Grade School’s Tiger P.R.I.D.E. Winners for February   Tiger P.R.I.D.E stands for Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.  Classroom teachers choose one student a month that displays these characteristics and is seen as an outstanding student.  It is a great accomplishment and…

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Obituary – Marilyn Funk, of Dwight

 March 31, 2023

Marilyn Funk, 91, of Dwight, IL, passed away at Goldwater Care Nursing Home in Pontiac, IL on March 28, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor John…

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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 in Joliet, IL to the late Armando Raymond and Mary…

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Brad Schmitt Speaks to GSWB Varsity Club

 March 28, 2023

GSWB Varsity Club’s speaker in March was Brad Schmitt.  Schmitt was a 1994 Coal City High School graduate where he helped them win a state football title in 1993.  Schmitt then played college basketball at Rockford before returning to Coal…

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Obituary – Robert Keith Verdun of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac

 March 28, 2023

Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac Robert Keith Verdun, 79, of Dwight, formerly of Pontiac, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 6:40 p.m. in Dwight, IL. His services will be Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10:30…

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Gardner Village Board – March 27

 March 28, 2023

Gardner Village Board March 27, 2023 Gardner Village Board met in regular session Monday evening. The meeting opened with the approval of the minutes of the March 13 meeting and payment of the bills. Jessica from Creative Gemz in Gardner…

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Gardner South Wilmington Basketball Award Winners

 March 27, 2023

Basketball award winners for the 2022- 2023 season at GSWHS.   Pictured left to right = Most Valuable Player – Cale Halpin Most Improved Player- Grace Olsen Most Valuable Player- Addi Fair Most Improved Player- Noah Wise

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Obituary – Earl “Terry” Hampson, Gardner

 March 26, 2023

Earl “Terry” Hampson Age 76, of Gardner, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home.  Born July 17, 1946 in Joliet, IL to the late Earl Floyd and Bernice Mae (nee Ulbrich) Hampson. …

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5 Minutes with Boma Returns

 March 26, 2023

For starters, this is the very first ever, online only, 5 Minutes with Boma. Please cut out and frame this. Thank you in advance.  Now that that disclaimer is out of the way, I wanted to dive into a little…

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Obituary – Michael Lynn Carman, Pekin

 March 25, 2023

Michael Lynn Carman, of Pekin PEKIN ~ Michael Lynn Carman, 71, of Pekin, formerly of Dwight, passed away at 2:41 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Born August 13, 1951 in Paducah, Kentucky to…

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Obituary – Margy Lu Burger, Mazon

 March 24, 2023

Margy Lu Burger Margy Lu Burger, age 89 of Mazon, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Morris Hospital. Born October 26, 1933 in Morris, Illinois, Margy was a daughter of Sherburn and Mazie (nee Broderick) Viner. She…

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Obituary – Betty E. Zappa, Dwight

 March 24, 2023

Betty E. Zappa, of Dwight Betty E. Zappa, 94, of Dwight, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Evenglow Inn in Pontiac, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded with Hager Funeral Home and private services will be held at a…

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Dwight High School Track Squad – 2023

 March 24, 2023

(Photo by J7Images) GIRLS: ISABELLA BUTING (SOPH), ELLORA McCULLOUGH (SOPH), KATY PARKER (JR), MADDIE SIMMS (FR), CHLOE SUTTON (SOPH), BROOKLYNN TODD (FR). BOYS: TRISTAN CHAMBERS (JR), THOMAS DOCTHERMAN (SR), JACK DUFFY (SR), MCKAY GLEESON (FR), TISHAUN HINTEN (SOPH), FRANK LASSER…

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Dwight Trojan JV Baseball Team – 2023

 March 23, 2023

(Photo by J7Images) 2 Evan Cox Fr. 3 Owen Dunlap So. 4 Maddox DeLong Fr. 6 Tracer Brown So. 10 Zander Tarnowski Fr. 15 Jackson Launius Fr. 16 Wyatt Statler So. 17 Jake Wilkey Fr. 20 Ethan Zappa Fr. 21…

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Obituary – Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City

 March 23, 2023

Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City Lois Dyer of Maine Township, Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully at the family home on her 86th birthday, March 21, 2023. Born March 21, 1937, Lois Jean was a daughter of Leonard and Naomi…

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Dwight Trojan Varsity Baseball Team – 2023

 March 22, 2023

  (Photo by J7Images) 1 Tyler Frauli  Sr. 3 Luke Gallet.  So. 4 Tyler Cox.  Jr. 5 Will Trainor.  Jr. 7 Dawson Carr  Sr. 8 Jack Duffy  Sr. 14 Drew Anderson.  So. 20 Evan Sandeno  Jr. 27 Kyler Starks  Jr….

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With a few seeds and a little space, gardeners feed the community

 March 22, 2023

With a few seeds and a little space, gardeners feed the community (Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties)– Healthy communities grow with community support. Let the harvest of your garden contribute to the health of your community this summer. Offering garden…

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Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha, Dwight

 March 21, 2023

Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha Robert A. “Tre” Trewartha, 63, of Dwight, IL. died Sunday March 19, 2023 at 3:07 p.m. at Morris Hospital. Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 25, 2023…

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Obituary – Janice Ann Madsen, formerly of Dwight

 March 20, 2023

Janice Ann Madsen Janice Ann Madsen, 86, formerly of Dwight, Illinois and recently of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Franciscan Health Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Janice was born December 2, 1936…

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Braeden Hirsch Takes First Place at NCSSAA(National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association) Championship

 March 20, 2023

Braeden Hirsch Takes First Place at NCSSAA (National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association) Championship Braeden Hirsch, former Gardner South-Wilmington and Braceville Elementary School Alum, took first place in the National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association Championship in Las Vegas this…

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Obituary – Edmund “Ed” Michael Butler Jr., Pontiac

 March 18, 2023

Edmund “Ed” Michael Butler Jr. Edmund “Ed” Michael Butler Jr., 66, of Pontiac, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, after suffering a sudden heart attack. Edmund Michael Butler Jr. was born to Edmund Michael Butler Sr. and Gertrude “Trudy” Yolanda…

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Dwight Fire Incidents 02/19/23 – 2/25/23

 March 16, 2023

Incidents 3/9 through 3/16 Assisted Dwight EMS on 33 medical emergencies 3/10  Motor vehicle accident – Rt 66 3/11  Motor vehicle accident – I-55 3/12  Motor vehicle accident – rural Dwight 3/14  Mutual aid to Morris – canceled 3/14  Smoke detector…

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“Widow’s Walk: A Journey Home” – Memoir by Callie Cochran-Hager

 March 16, 2023

“Widow’s Walk: A Journey Home” – Memoir by Callie Cochran-Hager PUEBLO, CO.  When former Dwight resident Kent Hager passed away in 2019, his wife of 31+ years, Callie Cochran-Hager,, found writing about it to be cathartic, and her journal eventually…

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Dwight Village Board Votes to Approve Proposal for Eleven Windmills Within 1.5 Mile Boundary

 March 16, 2023

March 13, 2023 Dwight Village Board Votes to Approve Eleven Windmills Within 1.5 Mile Boundary The Dwight Village Board met on Monday March 13 and took further action on the Wind Farm being developed east of the Village. At the…

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Peace Meal Menus

 March 15, 2023

Peace Meal Menus can be found under the Main Menu / Other News / Peace Meals ….

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GSWHS National Honor Society Helps With Mobile Food Truck

 March 14, 2023

The GSWHS National Honor Society participates each month at the Mobile Food Truck in South Wilmington at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Monday, March 13th Jarreck Hirsch, Hunter Purdy, Delaney Platt, Colby Grieff, Avery Williams, and Taeryn Lardi volunteered. It…

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Obituary Daniel Bruce Mentink, Dwight

 March 14, 2023

Daniel Bruce Mentink, of Dwight Daniel Bruce Mentink, age 72, of Dwight, formerly of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away, Monday, March 13, 2023, at his home in Dwight. Cremation rites will be accorded. Funeral services will be held at Hager Memorial…

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Obituary – Kerry Lundberg, Odell

 March 14, 2023

Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell Kerry Lundberg, age 75, of Odell, passed away, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Aperion Care in Wilmington, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date….

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GSW High School’s National Honor Society Welcomed 5 New Inductees

 March 14, 2023

Gardner-South Wilmington High School’s National Honor Society welcomed 5 new inductees into membership on March 8, 2023. They are (pictured left to right):  Cree Croy, Chloe Sutton, Cole Hampson, Maya Cacello and Jarrek Hirsch.

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