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By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Class of 2026 member Matthew Cress and Marian Central’s Dan French were selected to participate in the 52nd Annual Illinois Shrine All-Star Football Game at […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Three Woodstock North softball players were among five local players who were awarded Illinois Softball Coaches Association All-State status. Pictured (from left) are Kylee Nicholson, Aly Jordan, and Madelynn Nordahl at the team's awards night.
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ISCA) announced its all-state selections after the state softball finals were concluded. Marian Central pitcher senior Christine Chmiel earned a Class […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Indep…
North grad Braelan Creighton: ready for track, life’s challenges By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com As graduates from the Class of 2026 leave high school behind, they are riding off into the […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
WN’s Landan Creighton shines in Sun ConferenceChampionship By Dan Chamness Landan Creighton, a Woodstock North graduate and St. Thomas University Bobcat junior, showed just how powerful he is at The […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Kendra Heidtke is crowned as Miss Woodstock 2026. Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Making the most out of the Woodstock Public Library this summer  By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four-year-old Revy Cardenas and his mom came to the Woodstock Public Library to check…
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Every year, the Woodstock community and surrounding areas gather on the Square to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. …
but he turned it into something far more powerful than himself Gavers Cancer Foundation What do you do with a shattering cancer diagnosis? One that strikes hard, hits fast, and […] …
Theatre 121 to present ‘Rock of Ages’ 
Running June 19 through 28 at the Woodstock Opera House, Theatre 121 will present “Rock of Ages,” a musical with “big hair, big dreams, and big ’80s e…
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Director Andrew Ossler (left in yellow) gathers on stage with the students in Summer Theater Camp at Marian Central Catholic High School. The two assistant directors — Colin Zecchin ’25 and Maddie Noon ’24 – are behind the bar.
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com After many years of student interest peaking and waning, Marian Central Catholic High School is hos…
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The front half of the Thompson's Appliance building that suffered a roof collapse in December is set for demolition after the Fourth of July.
All that’s new: openings, closings, moves, ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nearly seven months after a roof collapse at Thompson’s Appliance at 318 Clay St., Gave…
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Jill Tinelli Ferrarini stands outside the new location for Gracie Lou’s Boutique at 100 Cass St. Ferrarini will move her merchandise to the northwest corner of Cass and Benton streets at the end of the month when The Thoughtfulness Shop closes. The store will be known as Gracie Lou’s Boutique Features Jeans and Jesus and will carry an expanded section of denim and religious goods.
Thoughtfulness Shop, My Little Bow Peeps to close; Gracie Lou’s on the move By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than six years ago, when Ken and Ceal Schroeder were preparing [&he…
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David Morphew of Woodstock takes his bagel from Jake Anderson, market manager at the Mill Creek Bagel Co.
By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The May 2 return of the Farmers Market to the Woodstock Square brought with it some new vendors. The Woodstock Independent is periodically profiling…

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Members of Thunder Choir hold their new instruments.
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The District 200 Education Foundation has awarded funds to one choir needing specialized instruments. Megan Kim, music teacher and choir director at W…
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Class of 2026 member Matthew Cress and Marian Central's Dan French were selected to participate in the 52nd Annual Illinois Shrine Al…
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Three Woodstock North softball players were among five local players who were awarded Illinois Softball Coaches Association All-State status. Pictured (from left) are Kylee Nicholson, Aly Jordan, and Madelynn Nordahl at the team's awards night.
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ISCA) announced its all-state selections after the state softball finals were concluded. Marian C…

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