
Right out of a storybook
Woodstock resident Josh Downey behind Chicago Johnny’s sauces and spice mixes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Josh Downey was 9 years old, he wrote a story about having a […]

Woodstock resident Josh Downey behind Chicago Johnny’s sauces and spice mixes By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Josh Downey was 9 years old, he wrote a story about having a […]

The Gift Wrap Place opens on the Woodstock Square By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com From being “The Gift Wrap Girl” at Bergner’s at Spring Hill Mall to wrapping gifts for […]

Local real estate market gathering strength for a busy spring? By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com We’re still 10 days away from knowing whether Woodstock Willie is going to predict an […]

Dordan welcomes the fourth generation, securing multi-generational growth Provided by Dordan Manufacturing Dordan Manufacturing, the 62-year-old custom thermoforming company, is welcoming the fourth generation of the Slavin family, positioning the […]

Tell us, dear Santa, what’s in your bag for local businesses By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Peeking into Santa’s sack, we find a mixed bag at the end of 2024 […]

New rental units in former Goins Chiropractic fill need for affordable housing By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Built in 1952, the former Goins Chiropractic office with an attached home at […]

Emily Côté’s Remnant Trading Co. offers fine clothing and home goods By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Emily Côté’s Remnant Trading Co. popped up a couple of times during the summer […]

‘Hoping to be part of the arts resurgence’ By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When she was 9 years old, Lorette Dodt asked for her first camera and received a Kodak […]

Happy Camper Donuts coming to the north side of town in the spring By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com In the six years that Sidni Larner lived in the state of […]

’Tis the season for moving and settling in By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As soon as the news broke in August that the Squire on the Square would take over […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.