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Independent photo by Susan W. Murray. The front half of the Thompson's Appliance building that suffered a roof collapse in December is set for demolition after the Fourth of July.

All that’s new: openings, closings, moves, ownership changes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nearly seven months after a roof collapse at Thompson’s Appliance at 318 Clay St., Gavers Asphalt Paving and Excavating will demolish and remove the front half of the structure after the Fourth of July. Since the collapse happened on Dec. 3, 2025, […]

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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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