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The Kennedy Way Station is shown here is a 1963 watercolor by Wonder Lake artist Martha Thompson.
Paulsen family provides a treasure trove of new details about the houseBy Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Independent published a story on Sept. 3 about the pre-Civil War era Kennedy […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
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Dean Street third-grader Kayden H. is shocked to learn that there are about 600 hairs in a human eyebrow.
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dean Street Elementary School third-grade teacher Laura Bianchi is enhancing her classroom library with nonfiction books about unusual and even gross subjects. She is adding to […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
I was going to focus this Declarations on the wonder of holiday traditions and share my mother’s soft caramels recipe with you, but that can wait until next year. Or […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com “The normal bumps and bruises of construction” is how Danielle Gulli, Woodstock’s executive director of business development, explained the wait for work to begin on the […] Subscribe or Login to continue reading this quality article by The Woodstock Independent …
Independent photo by Eileen Millard.
The Kennedy Way Station is shown here is a 1963 watercolor by Wonder Lake artist Martha Thompson.
Paulsen family provides a treasure trove of new details about the houseBy Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock Independent published a story on Sept. 3 about the pre-Civ…
Courtesy photo.
Dean Street third-grader Kayden H. is shocked to learn that there are about 600 hairs in a human eyebrow.
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dean Street Elementary School third-grade teacher Laura Bianchi is enhancing her classroom library with nonfiction books about unusual and even …
In the spirit of the season of leftovers . . .By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Always, when The Woodstock Independent runs a Business Buzz, a few stray items straggle into [……
Sherwood family descendents honor local roots every November By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Every Nov. 20, first cousins who are descended from the Sherwood line convene in Woodstoc…
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Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season in its historic downtown on Friday, No…
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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray.
A shuttered Dairy Queen used to be a sure sign of the approaching winter in Woodstock, but this year, owner Rafael Castaneda is experimenting with remaining open during the winter months, with the exception of a 10-day break between Christmas and New Year’s.
In the spirit of the season of leftovers . . .By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Always, when The Woodstock Independent runs a Business Buzz, a few stray items straggle into the…
Danny Room stands with the Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob that he was readying for a customer. Reflecting on the difference between biking culture in the U.S. and his native Britain, Room said that open space and sunnier weather make for a longer riding season here. U.S. riders, he said, are more lax about wearing protective gear. “I wear full protective gear all the time,” he said. “I value my skin.”
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Allied Motorsports offers inspections, repairs, and storage It’s possible, when turning into the driveway at 14910 Kishwaukee Valley Ro…
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Family, friends, and guests from the city are in a celebratory mood just before the ribbon was cut to celebrate the 45th anniversary of 3 Brothers Restaurant.
An anniversary and a celebration of the American dream By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As Kim Alimovski cut the ribbon on Oct. 15 to commemorate 45 years in business for […]…

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Dean Street third-grader Kayden H. is shocked to learn that there are about 600 hairs in a human eyebrow.
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dean Street Elementary School third-grade teacher Laura Bianchi is enhancing her classroom library with nonfiction books about unusual and even …
Caden Thompson, Matthew Cress, Jaxson Hansen, and Tommy Jackson honored By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A group of four Woodstock Blue Streaks football team standouts won All-Kishwa…
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Gabby Schefke, the senior leader for Woodstock North’s volleyball team, was honored by the Kishwaukee River Conference as its Player of the Year awar…

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