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Walmart reopening in stages after New Year’s Eve arson

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Independent photo by Andrew Rousey. On Jan. 5, workers from Walmart and Mooring Commercial Construction and Disaster Restoration prepare to load area rugs and bicycles onto a truck to be taken away. As of Friday, Jan. 9, only the clothing and baby equipment sections of the store remained closed off to customers.

By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com With each day that passes after an intentionally-set fire closed the Woodstock Walmart at 1275 Lake Ave. on Dec. 31, more portions of the store become available to shoppers. On Tuesday, Jan. 6,  a U-shaped portion of the store reopened for business, including grocery, over-the-counter medications, beauty and cosmetics, tools and […]

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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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