No climate emergency despite ‘pseudoscience’I am wondering why The Independent declares that it is “serving Woodstock, Wonder Lake, and Bull Valley” but then publishes a letter from a climate activist […]

Other ideas on marketing what Woodstock can beI am prompted to write, having read Cheryl Wormley’s [column, “The water is heating up”] in the Aug. 16 issue of The Woodstock […]

From local VFW Post 5040   to our community, familiesThe rumors of our demise are somewhat exaggerated. On Aug. 31, Woodstock VFW Post 5040 will cease to operate our bar/canteen […]

Gun possession is why we remain a free nationThe Independent’s opinion column of July 19 illustrated an incredibly dangerous reaction that would have devastating circumstances for our country.Understandable outrage against […]

For downtown residents,Woodstock is two cities[On June 29] there was a shooting.Headlines like that hardly make waves these days. Where was it – another parade? Perhaps an outdoor concert or […]

Open letter to the Illinois governor and members of the General Assembly:Do we really need a township government in the 21st century? Some opinions from Illinois news media: Chicago Daily-News 1973 […]

Not all agree Florida is a nice place to visitThe “Declarations” column of May 24 about the editor’s vacation in Florida concluded with, “Florida is a nice place to visit, […]

None of excuses justify high-powered weaponsI agree wholeheartedly with columnist Paul Lockwood’s article of “More thought and prayers in an AR-15 world”[TheIndependent, April 26].His article was very articulate, honest, and […]

High school productions continue excellent workI had the opportunity last night (April 21) to attend the WHS/WNHS production of “Mamma Mia” in the Woodstock North Auditorium. Wow, what an excellent […]