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Keefe resigns as Chamber director By Mike Neumann
Quinn Keefe is stepping down from his position as Chamber of Commerce executive director.

Emerald ash borer strikes By The Woodstock Independent
The emerald ash borer has been discovered in Woodstock.

SSA controversy broils By Carolyn Handrock
Work on roads in Wonder Lake's Wooded Shores subdivision has already begun, but some residents say the use of Special Service Area tax dollars to fund the repairs is inappropriate.

Commission favors annexation By Mike Neumann
The Woodstock Plan Commission narrowly approved the annexation of about 8 acres of land near Highway 14 which will be used for mining gravel.

WL gears up for 4th of July By Mike Neumann
The village's biggest event of the year will be even bigger this Fourth of July.

Kolze's celebrates 60 years By Mike Neumann
It may have started as a single farmstand, but Kolze's Corner Gardens has blossomed into much more over its six decades in business.

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Obituaries

Suzanne Bordner Gustat 6/26/09

Russell T. Stratton 6/19/09

Paul A. Kaspar 6/13/09

Dorothy J. Gould 6/13/09

Frances W. Carslon 6/12/09

Bette Marie Meier 6/12/09

Richard J. Leinen 6/11/09

Robert B. Henry 6/8/09

Donald G. Zimmerman 6/6/09

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The Sports Desk

Dolphins: Swimming with a porpoise By Leland Humbertson
"The key thing we're trying to teach is to become a strong swimmer," says Joe Brasile, coach of the Woodstock Dolphins.

Cubs take Little League championship By Patrick Murray
Woodstock Little League's top 11- and 12-year-old team finished the season with an impressive 17-4 record after defeating the Braves in the championship game.

When it comes to baseball, kids have options By Leland Humbertson
From Little League to the Lightning, future Babe Ruths -- and all kids with a passion for baseball -- have a wide range of teams to choose from and paths to follow.

MCC's Palatas retires after 13 years as coach By Leland Humbertson
Leon Palatas, head softball coach at McHenry County College, announced his retirement. Palatas, who coached three Skyway Conference championship teams, will end his career with 253 wins.

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