9/23/26 Student of the Weel – Ian Varys
September 28, 2026
Ian Varys, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Miriam Varys. His teacher said, “As a student, Ian does what I wish more of his […]
Ian Varys, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Miriam Varys. His teacher said, “As a student, Ian does what I wish more of his […]
Colin Hernon, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is a quarterback for the Hurricanes. This season Colin has thrown 69 completions in 107 attempts. He has thrown for […]
By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “I loved school,” Laura (Martino) Littner said. “I knew I wanted to be a teacher when I was 7 years old.” From 2005 until this […]
Marian Central Catholic High School has announced a change in its football coaching leadership, as the Hurricanes announced Dirk Stanger as the new head varsity football coach. Stanger replaces Liam […]
Mike Shukis retires as superintendent at Marian By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In 2019, when administrators in the Diocese of Rockford asked Mike Shukis to take over as superintendent at […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central saluted its senior baseball players, three of whom will be going on to play collegiate baseball next season, recently on senior day. TJ Cutrona […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Class of 2026 member Matthew Cress and Marian Central’s Dan French were selected to participate in the 52nd Annual Illinois Shrine All-Star Football Game at […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com After many years of student interest peaking and waning, Marian Central Catholic High School is hosting its first Summer Theater Camp this week. Open to rising […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central doubles team senior Marc Cheng and sophomore Alek Jasovic won four of six matches at the IHSA Class 1A state tournament May 28-29. The […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Marian Central boys tennis doubles team of sophomore Alek Jasovic and senior Marc Cheng sought to head to the IHSA Class 1A state tournament on […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.