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‘I have always loved feeding people’

Cottage Food Laws allow home-based businesses to thrive By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local entrepreneur Jen Cheski has been offering artisan breads out of her home throughout the summer – and […]

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Taking care of his people, company

B & Z Electrical changes hands while continuing its legacy By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Independent Photo by Andrew RouseyJohn and Anita Barger stand in front of one of B […]

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Divided Labs = scientific fitness

Woodstock gym offers scientific approach to fitness, wellness By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Divided Labs founder Connor Cummings firmly believes that “physiology is so important for mental health.” After eight […]

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If you love popcorn, say  ‘Pop-adoodle-doo!’

By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Because Dan Annen, the owner of the recently opened Pop-a-doodle-doo – a gourmet popcorn and shake shop at 201 Main St – loves popcorn, he […]

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The clock is ticking!

Anyone doing business in Woodstock must register with the city by October 1 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Under the city of Woodstock’s new business registration program, anyone doing business […]

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‘It’s great, just the way it is’

Historic Preservation Commission greenlights landmark status for Dairy Queen By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “When you get to the Dairy Queen, take a right . . .” “When you get […]

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Business Buzz

TWI takes readers through a regular round-up of business news By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Summer might be winding down, but not so business activity in Woodstock. The buzz continues […]

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New inn offers more rooms

Previewing the Cobblestone Hotel and Suites, slated for a 2026 opening By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As word leaked out that a developer wanted to put a hotel in downtown […]

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A good time to sell, challenging time to buy

High prices and interest rates, low inventory the continuing story in real estate By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Janet Lindner remained in her longtime home near the intersection of N. […]

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Larry Lough

Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.

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Janet Dovidio

Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.

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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.

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