‘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 Instamatic with a box of flashcubes. The point-and-shoot camera had a mechanism on top where the flashcube was attached when taking pictures indoors or in […]
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 Washington, she came to appreciate the drive-through huts, usually set up in parking lots, that serve coffee and often other drinks, such as espresso and […]
’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 the ground-floor restaurant space in the Old Courthouse Center, the burning question has been what would be opening day for the close relative of the […]
MobCraft says Nov. 30 is last day of serving in Woodstock, new owners possible By Susan W. Murraynews@the woodstockindependent.com In what can only be viewed as a setback for the city’s Old Courthouse Center and Sheriff’s House, MobCraft made a Halloween announcement on its Woodstock Facebook page that the taproom’s last day of serving Woodstock […]
MobCraft says Nov. 30 is last day of serving Woodstock customers, holds out possibility of new ownership By Susan W. Murray The Woodstock Independent In what can only be viewed as a setback for the city’s Old Courthouse Center and Sheriff’s House, MobCraft made a Halloween announcement on its Woodstock Facebook page that the taproom’s […]
Arnold Magnetic Technologies to move operations, 100 jobs to Woodstock By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock recently learned that Arnold Magnetic Technologies is moving its operations from Marengo to the former Silgan plant at 1005 Courtaulds Dr., off McConnell Road. The move into the 130,000 square foot building, scheduled for the end […]
Our Happy Space expands in Woodstock Mall; Andy’s World debuts By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com When the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County decided to shift its Green Spot used bookstore across the hall of the Woodstock Mall at 110 S. Jefferson St., the move opened up two retail spots on the mall’s first floor. Our […]
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 now offers online ordering. Owner of Worth Her Salt Sourdough, Cheske has always had passion for the food industry. She studied at the Cooking and […]
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 & Z Electrical’s vans. After 38 years, John is retiring, selling the business to Robert Black. “John would say he’s done everything he wanted to […]
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 years of coaching clients on fitness and wellness digitally, he opened a gym at 710 S. Eastwood Dr. in June 2022 to provide local residents […]
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.
