TRICIA CARZOLI Locals enjoyed six days of fun at The McHenry County Fair this year as the fair celebrated 78 years in the community.Hands-on activities, real-life experiences, Skinner’s Amusements, 4-H, […]
Woodstock Water Works still a cool retreat in its 25th year By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com A particularly hot July has made Woodstock Water Works the place to be this summer. […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com As education costs have increased over recent decades, one group at St. Mary Catholic School in Woodstock has supported unmet needs. The St. Mary of Woodstock […]
By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com Emricson Park was rocking well into the night on Saturday. The self-proclaimed, “Best Seven Hours of Summer,” better known as Gavers Barndance, celebrated 26 years this past […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s First United Methodist Church is hosting special activities throughout the summer months. Community members are welcome at all of the events. Summer Sun Fest began […]
By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local business installs gym floor at Obama Presidential Center After casting his ballot Nov. 4, 2008, future President Barack Obama went to play a game of […]
By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com McCann Berry Farm closes after 41 years of fruit and family fun Since 1984, Woodstock families have driven five or six miles out Kishwaukee Valley […]
By Lydia LaGue Lopez news@thewoodstockindependent.com At their May meeting, city Arts Commission members voted to recommend that the City Council issue an RFQ – a Request for Qualifications – for […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 30 opportunities and programs for fitness, education, and social activities are listed on the calendar of SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Active Residents). Those programs are […]
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.
