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Courtesy Photo. Program Director Laura Wassinger (left) and Lynda Rohe, Director of Social Services

SOAR@Dorr celebrates fifth anniversary

by Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Adults) was created in 2021 to establish a center for actively engaged people over 55 to pursue interests and share common activities and programs. SOAR@Dorr is located in the Dorr Township building at 1039 Lake Avenue in Woodstock. The center will celebrate thi…
October 9, 2026
Courtesy Photo. WHS students Aleah Fox, Emilia Risco and Vic Perez ask for Coin Wars contributions.

High school Interact clubs fundraiser

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Rotary Club of Woodstock sponsors Interact Clubs at Woodstock and Woodstock North High Schools. Stacey Pequeno is the advisor at WHS while Kristy Hinz advises the club at WNHS. The Rotary Club liaison is Chris Cantwell.Rotary Clubs expect their student service clubs to carry out at least t…
October 7, 2026

Turning Point to host candlelight vigil

By Jennifer Zittnan news@thewoodstockindependent.com At 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, Turning Point will host their annual candlelight vigil in the Woodstock Square to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence. The event is free and all are welcome. In the past year there have been two such loss of lives with an association to McHenry C…
October 6, 2026

Sept. 11 Memorial stair climb draws firefighters, civilians together

By R.M. Brands Photo by R.M. BrandsOne firefighter making the climb had a tiny stowaway joining him. A large crowd milled around the McHenry County Fair Association Fairgrounds on a cool September morning as they waited for the 9/11 memorial stair climb to begin. Firefighters in and out of gear, children of all ages running and bouncing aroun…
October 5, 2026

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Courtesy Photo. Program Director Laura Wassinger (left) and Lynda Rohe, Director of Social Services

SOAR@Dorr celebrates fifth anniversary

by Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Adults) was created in 2021 to establish a center for actively engaged people over 55 to pursue interests and sh…
October 9, 2026
Courtesy photo. An attendee of last year’s vigil holds a candle in memory of those who werelost to domestic violence.

Turning Point to host candlelight vigil

By Jennifer Zittnan news@thewoodstockindependent.com At 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, Turning Point will host their annual candlelight vigil in the Woodstock Square to honor those who have lost their lives…
October 6, 2026

Grace Lutheran Church annual day of service

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The congregation at Grace Lutheran Church participated in its 14th annual Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s day of service titled “God’s Work. …
October 2, 2026

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Courtesy Photo. Turning Point staff pose with donation from Corey's Bagels and ASAP Plumbing.

Local businesses give back to Turning Point

By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com Thursday, August 20, was a good day for Turning Point, the nonprofit organization based in Woodstock that offers services and support to domestic violen…
September 18, 2026
Independent photo by McKenna Sweet. Woodstock Travel Services opened July 13 on the Square with full-service planning for customers looking to plan anything from trips to destination weddings.

New travel services available on Main Street

Longtime travel agents open Woodstock Travel Services on Square By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dana Prichard and Tori Witt opened the doors to Woodstock Travel Services on July 13 t…
July 31, 2026

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Courtesy Photo. WHS students Aleah Fox, Emilia Risco and Vic Perez ask for Coin Wars contributions.

High school Interact clubs fundraiser

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Rotary Club of Woodstock sponsors Interact Clubs at Woodstock and Woodstock North High Schools. Stacey Pequeno is the advisor at WHS while K…
October 7, 2026
Courtesy Photo. Senior Aaron Crenshaw was selected as National Merit semifinalist

WHS senior scores 36 on ACT

By Kevin Lyons news@thewoodstockindependent.com Earns National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist designation A Woodstock High School senior who earned a perfect ACT score has been selected as a National …
October 2, 2026

Sports

Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. The Blue Streaks celebrate in the end zone after retaking the lead on a touchdown by #47 Jaxson Hansen.

Blue Streaks rule second half, top Indians

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock ventured to Marengo, aiming to make it back-to-back wins for the visiting team in a homecoming game. At the end it was the Blue Streaks [&h…
October 2, 2026

Marian trio earns all-CCC girls golf

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s girls golf team competed in the Chicagoland Christian Conference (CCC) tournament Sept. 21 at Kankakee Elks Golf Course in St. Anne.…
October 2, 2026

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