How did the winter blast of January affect you?Everyone has a story, I’m sure.Yes, I know, it’s a little silly to write about our recent bout of deep snow and […]

Hello, Woodstock.My name is Rebecca McDaniel.As you might have read last week, I’m the new owner and publisher of The Woodstock Independent. I know many of you, and have interacted […]

By Cheryl WormleyThe special potting soil I ordered came last week. It’s for the Thanksgiving cactus that belonged to my mother and that’s been mine for at least 15 years. […]

This will be a special year when we experience the thrill of Olympic victory and the agony of a presidential election campaign.We offer important dates to remember. Get your planner […]

By Cheryl WormleyI relish the pace of the week between Christmas and the New Year. It is a time for reflection – of thinking back and celebrating the year that’s […]

By Cheryl WormleyHolidays are filled with tradition. For me, Christmas traditions top all others.In my heart and mind, Christmas starts after Thanksgiving – not before. But even as Jim and […]

By Cheryl WormleyThe impact of a handwritten thank you is well documented. Imagine the joy in The Independent office last week when we received handwritten “thank you” letters from 15 third-graders.All […]

Not long after speaking at the local Veterans Day ceremony, state Rep. Steve Reick was shaking hands at Niko’s Red Mill Tavern.In his left hand, the Woodstock Republican held a […]

By Cheryl WormleyPastor Eric Corbin and the children of First Presbyterian Church-Woodstock  were gathered in the front of the great hall on Sunday morning for the children’s teaching.“Let’s see, there’s […]