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Find the only Certified Naturally Grown Christmas trees in the Midwest

By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com Ben’s Tree Farm, the only Certified Naturally Grown Christmas tree farm in the Midwest, is set to open for the season on Friday, Nov. 27. Customers can expect organic, homegrown fir trees for the holiday season, as well as free horse-drawn wagon rides, pictures with Santa, and more. Ben Czarnowski, th…
October 22, 2026
Courtesy Photo. Marian Central Key Club board members from left to right: Nathan Convey, Jack Morris, Daniel Derouen, Stella Blackney, Jordan Cheng and Natalia Lara.

Marian Central Key Club

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The members of Marian Central’s Key Club began the school year with several service projects in and around the school. The club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of McHenry County.  Science teacher Carolyn Bolman serves as the club’s advisor.  To begin the year, members worked after home football gam…
October 22, 2026
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Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  “Both students play violin and are in my top ensemble, Sinfonietta, along with their grade level orchestra,” said Lyndra Tingley, WHS and Creekside Middle School …
October 22, 2026

Regional tests next for boys soccer

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North’s boys soccer team looks to continue a successful season as it heads to IHSA Class 2A regional action. The Thunder, 16-7 overall,(school soccer victory record) is seeded fourth and will face fifth-seed Lakes, at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Crystal Lake South regional semifinal action. The…
October 21, 2026
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Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  …
October 22, 2026
Courtesy Photo. Program Director Laura Wassinger (left) and Lynda Rohe, Director of Social Services

SOAR@Dorr celebrates fifth anniversary

by Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Adults) was created in 2021 to establish a center for actively engaged people over 55 to pursue interests and sh…
October 9, 2026

Turning Point to host candlelight vigil

By Jennifer Zittnan news@thewoodstockindependent.com At 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, Turning Point will host their annual candlelight vigil in the Woodstock Square to honor those who have lost their lives…
October 6, 2026
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Courtesy Photo. Turning Point staff pose with donation from Corey's Bagels and ASAP Plumbing.

Local businesses give back to Turning Point

By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com Thursday, August 20, was a good day for Turning Point, the nonprofit organization based in Woodstock that offers services and support to domestic violen…
September 18, 2026
Independent photo by McKenna Sweet. Woodstock Travel Services opened July 13 on the Square with full-service planning for customers looking to plan anything from trips to destination weddings.

New travel services available on Main Street

Longtime travel agents open Woodstock Travel Services on Square By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Dana Prichard and Tori Witt opened the doors to Woodstock Travel Services on July 13 t…
July 31, 2026

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Courtesy Photo. Marian Central Key Club board members from left to right: Nathan Convey, Jack Morris, Daniel Derouen, Stella Blackney, Jordan Cheng and Natalia Lara.

Marian Central Key Club

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The members of Marian Central’s Key Club began the school year with several service projects in and around the school. The club is sponsored by …
October 22, 2026

Special experiences for music students

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two of the musicians in Woodstock High School’s orchestra program have recently enjoyed special educational and performance experiences.  …
October 22, 2026

Sports

Independent Photo by Steve Peterson. Hurricanes soccer advances Marian Central's Reilly Pfeifer battles for the ball earlier this season. Marian Central won a Class 1A regional play-in game as it downed Rochelle Zell of Deerfield, 2-1 in overtime. The Hurricanes, 4-6-1, overcame wet conditions to post the win Oct. 15. Pfeifer's overtime goal, his second of the match, was the winner. The Hurricanes, who won their third straight match, faced top regional seed Cristo Rey St. Martin in the regional semifinals Oct. 19 in Waukegan.

Regional tests next for boys soccer

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North's boys soccer team looks to continue a successful season as it heads to IHSA Class 2A regional action. The Thunder, 16-7 ove…
October 21, 2026

Blue Streaks wait for first playoff opponent

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Enthusiasm for the second straight playoff season dominated as Woodstock began a long preparation for its first-round IHSA Class 5A playoff clash. Th…
October 21, 2026

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