In the summer of 1977, I worked at Claussen Pickles in Woodstock as a packer. We spent eight-hour shifts standing at a bin putting cucumbers into jars. The cucumbers came […]
A Qwazy Qwistmas Quotes QuizWhen you gather with friends and family this holiday season, you might find it tough to come up with topics of discussion that everyone can agree […]
The third cloudy, damp, and dismal day in a row in mid-November gives one time to reflect and ask oneself, “Have I finished all my garden tasks for the year?” There […]
“It was a terrible night for women, for children, for the hundreds of thousands of hardworking immigrants who make this country go, for healthcare, for our climate, for science, for […]
I didn’t think I’d have to write about this again.But here we are.It’s time — again — to talk about using the word “retarded” as an insult. The new and […]
There are a lot of moms like me who had kids at a young age and then, after an extended gap, had more kids later in life.Raising my two older […]
Five days after Halloween this year is another day that should be a national holiday. No matter which party you align with, you know Nov. 5 is Election Day, and […]
By Nancy Shevel, Guest ColumnistNancy Shevel, Guest Columnist “There is no such thing as something for nothing,” Napoleon Hill, the author of “Think and Grow Rich” famously advised. Then again, you could […]
For those of you who are not supporters of Tim Walz, don’t worry. This column isn’t about political preferences. It’s about the experiences of special needs parents. That’s what I […]
Is August too late for planting ? No, you “do” have time to plant leafy greens like lettuce, spinach , kale, and mustard for a fall harvest. Turnips, carrots , […]
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.
