Groundhog-in-the-Square statue moves forward; fundraising ongoing for roundabout sculptureBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comA movement to place a statue of the groundhog in the Park in the Square is gaining momentum. The […]
School Board discusses options if Department of Education shuts down By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comIn a report to the D-200 Board of Education at the Feb. 11 meeting, D-200 Superintendent Mike Moan answered […]
New SOAR Explorers committee plans social outings for seniorsBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comIn addition to the many offerings for wellness, exercise, games, workshops, lectures, crafts, and much more, SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active […]
New missions attract visitors to Challenger Learning CenterByJanetDovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comChallenger Learning Center has launched two new missions this school year, Lunar Quest and Operation Comet.Since 2001, more than 150,000 middle school students […]
By Susan W. Murraythewoodstockindependent.comFaced with the usual January – February dropoff in business after the Christmas holiday season, retailers and restaurateurs might share the sentiment of Phil Connors (Bill Murray) […]
Theater production provides students opportunities for growthBy Lydia LaGue Lopeznews@thewoodstockindependent.comA whole new world arrives as Woodstock North High School Theatre presents “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” Feb. 14 to 16.Written […]
Tales of an unexpected career as a museum guardBy Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comAuthor Patrick Bringley will bring his stories of working as a security guard at the New York Metropolitan Museum of […]
Marian senior wins local Voice of Democracy essay contestBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comMarian Central senior Jennifer Galvin is the 2024-25 winner of Woodstock’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5040 Voice of Democracy […]
“Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone?”Those lyrics are fun to sing until they apply to you.Until last week, for example, […]
The third installment of the popular Netflix true crime series ‘Monster‘ is scheduled to begin filming at locations in the Chicago area, including Woodstock, starting February 18th. The production is […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.
