October 2012

Republicans rule the day in McHenry County

Obama loses McHenry County and the county board remains heavily Republican while a referendum to change to a county executive form of government is easily defeated.

Mike Neumann

District 200 board hears ISAT results

As in previous years, District 200's lower grades’ scores trend below state average while upper grades exceed standards.

Elizabeth Harmon

Swim team takes fourth at FVC meet

Freshman Tess Devinger is named FVC Newcomer of the Year.

Jay Schulz

Marian volleyball falls in sectional

The Marian Central varsity volleyball team falters in its quest for a third consecutive sectional title.

Jay Schulz

Beattie earns all-state honors

WHS junior Maura Beattie runs to a 17th-place finish at the IHSA Class 2A cross country state finals.

Jay Schulz

Marian Central defeats Woodstock North

The Hurricanes beat the Thunder 41-20 in the football playoffs.

Jason Learman

Quest continues for Woodstock's 'Enduro Bros.'

As Woodstock’s Aaron and Nathan Cooper journey toward Tierra Del Fuego on their motorcycles, they find adventure, challenges and an opportunity to serve.

Rhonda Mix

Bakers Lewis, Poliafito come to Opera House

Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito of Baked will speak at the Woodstock Opera House Nov. 15 as part of the Creative Living Series.

Rhonda Mix

Donne E. McCullough

Linda J. Frenk

Mario J. Perez

Carolyn (Sue) Palmore

Mary Katherine Kelley

John Francis Flanagan

Marian-Woodstock North game is a go

Two high schools in Woodstock are set to face each other in the football postseason for the first time since 1991.

Jay Schulz, Megan Ivers and Jason Learman

Flying high at 80

For octogenarian skydiver Kady Rachford, age is no obstacle to adventure.

Rhonda Mix

Vendors prep for Woodstock winter market

An indoor farmers market will replace the farmers market on the Square during the winter months.

Mike Neumann

Dorr completing construction at road district

A $1.2 million construction project at Dorr Township's road district facilities is nearing completion.

Mike Neumann

Woodstock North explodes for first-ever playoff win

The Thunder set a school scoring record, putting 68 points on the board against Sterling in the first round of the football playoffs.

Jason Learman

Marian football passes first playoff test

The Hurricanes crush Wauconda 42-10 in the first round of the playoffs.

Megan Ivers