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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Woodstock resident Leela Desantis owns Spruced Up Designs, which offers wedding coordination packages and rents centerpieces, arches, and champagne or doughnut walls for ceremonies and receptions.

Everything except walking down the aisle

Spruced Up Designs has growing wedding coordinator business By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many people pursue a college degree so they can land a good job with a reputable company […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 20, 2026
Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. Materials for underground utilities work sits off Route 47 awaiting installation as part of the state highway widening through Woodstock.

Route 47 work underway; 3 Brothers gets city help for renovations

By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com 3 Brothers Restaurant will get help from the city as it adjusts to a new footprint after the state took some of its property for the Route […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 16, 2026

‘Dangerous and unsafe’

City threatens legal action to repair or demolish collapsed Thompson’s Appliance building By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com The Thompson’s Appliance building at 318 Clay St. is in “a dangerous and unsafe condition” […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 16, 2026

Pope bestows Marian grad with new title

The Rev. Michael Fuller, now Chaplain to His Holiness By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the designation of “Chaplain to His Holiness” upon the Rev. Michael Fuller, who […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
April 16, 2026

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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Woodstock resident Leela Desantis owns Spruced Up Designs, which offers wedding coordination packages and rents centerpieces, arches, and champagne or doughnut walls for ceremonies and receptions.

Everything except walking down the aisle

Spruced Up Designs has growing wedding coordinator business By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many people pursue a college degree so they can land a good job with a reputabl…
April 20, 2026
Courtesy photo. Monsignor Fuller

Pope bestows Marian grad with new title

The Rev. Michael Fuller, now Chaplain to His Holiness By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the designation of “Chaplain to His Holiness” upon the Rev. Mich…
April 16, 2026

Woodstock High School presents ‘Cinderella’

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock High School Theatre Department will present an updated version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” during the last two weekends in…
April 16, 2026

Book lovers have their day

Woodstock Public Library hosts third – and best – Local Authors Showcase By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Public Library hosted its third annual Local Authors Showcase o…
April 1, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Courtesy photo by Hilario Done. Farmer and chef Antonio Delgado, shown at his farm in Marengo, is one of the storytellers featured in the upcoming documentary “Nuestras Historias” (Our Stories).

Program to spotlight Latino farmworkers

A sneak preview of the documentary ‘Nuestras Historias’ will be shown Staff Report NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Contributions of Latino farmworker…
March 18, 2026
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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. Woodstock resident Leela Desantis owns Spruced Up Designs, which offers wedding coordination packages and rents centerpieces, arches, and champagne or doughnut walls for ceremonies and receptions.

Everything except walking down the aisle

Spruced Up Designs has growing wedding coordinator business By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many people pursue a college degree so they can land a good job with a reputabl…
April 20, 2026
Courtesy photo. The Woodstock Misfits-Amy Ligman, Jacob Waryck, and Erin Fritz-relax on a sandwich couch during Jimmy John's team competition in Atlanta in February.

Sandwich shop crew ‘the best’

Local Jimmy John’s team makes it to top five in nationwide competition By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Jimmy John’s, led by general manager Amy Ligman, has made it all the…
April 8, 2026
Courtesy photo from Juli Anne Photography. Arlene Lynes accepted the Harold Buschkopf Award from chamber director Amy Humbracht. The evening included a murder mystery experience.

Awards abound at Chamber gala

Local businesses, individuals honored at Chamber’s Annual Awards Gala By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Held on March 13, the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s annu…
April 2, 2026

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Courtesy photo by Janet Kay. Senior Lydia Johanson has the role of Cinderella in the WHS musical.

Woodstock High School presents ‘Cinderella’

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock High School Theatre Department will present an updated version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” during the last two weeke…
April 16, 2026
Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. “Legally Blonde” cast members wait on stage for their first rehearsal with the professional band that is providing the musical accompaniment for the show.

Woodstock North to stage ‘Legally Blonde’

Woodstock North to musically tell the tale of Elle Woods By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North High School junior Reid Verastique first watched the movie version of “Lega…
April 8, 2026

Sports

North boys tennis on four-match winning streak

WHS boys squad grows through competition By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North reeled off four straight wins in non-conference boys tennis matches, while a young  Woodstoc…
April 16, 2026

Canes fare well in first full track meet

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic got off to a good start in its first full meet of the boys and girls track-and-field season.  The Hurricanes fared well at [&…
April 16, 2026

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