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Coming Cobblestone Hotel gets city thinking in two directionsBy Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.comAnticipation of the completion of the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in November 2026 at the northeast corner of Jefferson […]

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Woodstock, Woodstock North AP scores continueto climb 

By Kevin LyonsDistrict 200The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced a state record in Advanced Placement participation and performance, while Woodstock School District 200’s recent graduates also surpassed the […]

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Amy Roeder to be remembered

Westwood Elementary School colleagues dedicate outdoor space to RoederBy Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.comWestwood Elementary School tragically lost an associate last October when Amy Roeder, 47, died in an auto accident. Her Westwood […]

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25 years of swordplay

Marian Central celebrates silver anniversary of the school’s fencing programBy Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.comA quarter of a century ago, Spanish teacher Paul Morf introduced fencing to Marian Central Catholic High School, and […]

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Does spelling still matter?

See whether you can guess what is significant about this sentence: “After a lunch of broccoli and zucchini, I started to vacuum before calling the cemetery committee about my absence from […]

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Especially good news for a Friday afternoon

We were happy to see the news release the city of Woodstock sent out the afternoon of Friday, March 7.In the news business, Friday afternoon news releases from public officials […]

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Council candidates share ideas, opinions

By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.comWoodstock residents packed the Woodstock Public Library Community Room on March 10 for the first public forum with City Council candidates running in the April 1 election.The […]

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Brush fire threatens homes in east Woodstock

Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindepenent.comHigh winds and dry conditions Thursday afternoon caused a controlled prairie burn to spread out of control ion Woodstock’s far east side south of Country Club Road.The 3:10 p.m. report in the 1300 block of E. Longwood Drive caused no injuries, but flames came within 50 feet of homes’ backdoors in the area of The Sanctuary subdivision, according to a news release from the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District.Firefighters arrived within minutes of being dispatched and observed heavy fire rapidly moving across the property,driven by strong winds, the release said. Several contracted workers were on the scene trying to control the firewhen crews arrived.Firefighters deployed two UTVs to begin fire suppression efforts, but the fire spread across nearly 10 acres before crews contained it. Firefighters workedto prevent the fire from encroaching on several nearby homes.Woodstock Fire/Rescue District reminded residents that on dayslike this, dry ground cover is extremely flammable and can cause fires to spread rapidly. The release said it is essential to exercise caution when conducting controlled burns, particularly in windy conditions,and to ensure access to adequate water supplies for fire containment. Following local burningregulations and having a plan in place can help prevent dangerous situations, the release advised.

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Dolphins assemble championship team

By Sandy KucharskiSandy@thewoodstockindependent.comHard work throughout the winter season has produced exciting results for the Woodstock Dolphins Swim Team. Eleven athletes represent the Dolphins on the championship team, with three individuals […]

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Larry Lough

Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.

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Janet Dovidio

Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.

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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.

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