Obituary – Gregory Joseph Standley, Dwight
Gregory Joseph Standley 45 of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on March 27, 2024, at his home. Greg was born on August 20, 1978, a son of Johnnie Gibson (mother) and Marty (Penny) Standley. He married Jennifer Standley on July 4th,…
Cost of teaching degree followed by low pay, benefits, seen as obstacles
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Cost of teaching degree followed by low pay, benefits, seen as obstacles By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent…
Dwight Village Board Approves DEA Platinum Membership
The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Public Services Complex. Trustees present were Randy Irvin, Marla Kinkade, Jenny Johnson, and Brian Berta. Irvin presided as President Pro…
Obituary – Vera Fitzpatrick, Dwight
Vera was born on March 19, 1956, to John B. and Eileen V. Fitzpatrick in Streator, Illinois and grew up in the close-knit community of Dwight. She graduated from DTHS in 1974. Following her graduation, Vera worked in the family…
I-55 at Illinois 17 interchange to close overnight April 1 through April 4
OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, Interstate 55 at the Illinois 17 interchange (exit 217) in Dwight will be closed for four consecutive nights from Monday, April 1, through Thursday, April 4. The closure…
GRAYSON SOBKOWICH RECOGNIZED AS A 2024 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER
GRAYSON SOBKOWICH RECOGNIZED AS A 2024 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER Grayson Sobkowich was selected as the State FFA SOE Award Winner in the area of Manufacturing, Engineering and Trades. Grayson is a member of the Seneca FFA Chapter. New…
BEN BIROS RECOGNIZED AS A 2024 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER
BEN BIROS RECOGNIZED AS A 2024 STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER Ben Biros was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Specialty Crop Production. Ben is a member of the Seneca FFA Chapter. Illinois FFA recognizes students in forty-eight…
Gardner Village Board – March 25, 2024
Gardner Village Board March 25, 2024 By Don Phillips Gardner village board met in regular session Monday evening, opening their business with the approval of the March 11 minutes, payment of the bills, and approval of the Treasurer’s report. The…
VA and VAC outreach in Minooka
The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration has announced that all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military — at home or abroad — will be eligible to enroll directly in…
Dwight DartBall Tourney Champs – 2024
Emmanuel Lutheran, Dwight 1st Place in the regular season, 2nd Place in the Tournament Left to Right: Ken Frutrel, Wes Lehman, Brian Bennington, Hayden Tjelle, Gary Hartz, DJ Branz, Pastor Mueller, Jim Feltenz. Missing: Don Branz. Trinity Lutheran, Herscher 1st…
Spring into composting by reviving a compost pile after winter
Overhead view of a compost-filled bin overwintering. To revive a compost pile or bin, begin by assessing a starting point, turning the pile, managing inputs, and setting reminders to put this process on repeat. Photo: Gemini Bhalsod, Illinois Extension. …
Illinois lost population across every metro area, 87 counties in 2023
Illinois lost population across every metro area, 87 counties in 2023 The Illinois Policy Institute reports 71,000 residents left the Chicagoland area CHICAGO (March 14, 2024) – Illinois suffered population loss among all eight Illinois-based metro areas and 87 of…
Land Prices Holding Steady-to-Up – Survey Results
Land Prices Holding Steady-to-Up – Survey Results (Bloomington, IL March 21, 2024) Farmland values across Illinois were ‘steady-to-up” last year while the number of sales throughout the state appear to have been down significantly from 2022, at least according to…
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN A DEATH INVESTIGATION IN GRUNDY COUNTY
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN A DEATH INVESTIGATION IN GRUNDY COUNTY BRACEVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public’s assistance in the investigation surrounding the death of 23-year-old Destiny Dixon of…
Mark your calendars for several upcoming events at Dwight’s library
Mark your calendars for several upcoming events at Dwight’s library Prairie Creek Library has several events planned for March. All events are free and open to the public, however registration is necessary to make sure we have enough space and/or…
Gemini Giant to Stay in Wilmington
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DTHS Spring Sports Schedules
DTHS Track Boys Varsity DTHS Track Girls Varsity DTHS Baseball JV DTHS Baseball Varsity DTHS Softball Varsity DTHS Softball P2 **Editor’s Note: If you find the story here of value, consider clicking one of the Google ads embedded in…
LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING LEADING TO STATE AND NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS PARTICIPATING IN TRAINING LEADING TO STATE AND NATIONAL CERTIFICATION Champaign, Illinois – Local firefighter, Austin Radecki, from the Dwight Fire Protection District, is enrolled in the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) Basic Operations Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I (BOF) Blended…
Essex United Methodist Church Announces Closure
Essex United Methodist Church Closure After much prayer and discernment, Essex United Methodist Church, 114 Waverly in Essex, IL, announces its closing. As with many small churches in rural communities, we have experienced diminishing attendance and increased financial upkeep on our…
Obituary – Wilma J. Voigts, Dwight
Wilma J. Voigts, 93, of Dwight, IL. was called home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Arc of Dwight Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Dwight, IL at 12pm…
