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Gas explosion destroys house near St. Mary, heavily damages house next door

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Firefighters examine the scene of a blast Monday afternoon that destroyed one house in Woodstock and caused a fire in the house next door. The ladder truck of The Woodstock Fire/Rescue district is seen putting water from overhead on the second house. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

The gas explosion that destroyed the house at 321 Lincoln Ave. and heavily damaged the home next door at 327 Lincoln on Monday afternoon came with some warning, likely saving lives. Employees working on a sewer line reportedly nicked a gas line, sending the odor of natural gas into the city’s west side neighborhood. Streets […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Picture of Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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