Woodstock has been good business for consultants. Our latest roll started in 2022 with the hiring of Chicago firm Houseal Lavigne for $138,000 to help the city to upgrade its […]
Land acquisition, rezoning, and possible new master plan occupy council meeting By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Downtown development dominated discussion during the only January meeting of the Woodstock City Council last […]
By Lydia LaGue-Lopez news@thewoodstockindependent.com As 2025 begins, so does the work of the Arts Commission. One of the commission members recently sent a letter to some of the local knitting […]
City mulls changes to mobile truck regs, sets property tax levy By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com How, when, and where food trucks can operate in Woodstock will get a thorough review […]
Ring in the New Year at the Opera House By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Think of a really cool New Year’s Eve house party. Throughout the evening, guests wander from room […]
The holidays are now shining across the town as lights begin turning on for the
Six candidates will vie for three City Council seats; school board filing starts next week By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner will win a second term next year […]
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 […]
2024 State of the City address lists triumphs and challenges of past year By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner and cty staff members gave the annual Woodstock Chamber […]
New TIF will incorporate new and old areas for development incentive By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock City Council approved $35,000 at the Oct. 1 meeting for Teska Associates to […]
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.
