In 1926, the popular Montgomery Ward Mail Order Catalog Co. broke with its mail-order-only tradition and successfully opened its first retail outlet store in Indiana. Two years later, 1928, the […]
Retired policeman Tom Clinger said this might be the last year he and his wife, Roberta, light up their home, inside and out, at Christmas. “I’m 81,” Tom explained, “and […]
“Luna“ 6-month-old female Well, Luna’s got her candy cane and she’s ready to celebrate the holidays! At only six months of age this little retriever mix hasn’t seen a Christmas […]
“Blondie and Curly“ 6-year-old females Blondie and Curly are a pair of 6-year-old Chihuahua girls that have never known life apart. Though they may not be related, they’re definitely family, […]
Woodstock has a Guinness World Record holder – again! Salacnib “Sonny” Molina, who already held five world records, attempted to walk the farthest distance on Lego bricks Nov. 14. Molina […]
“Murphy“ 2-year-old male 2-year-old hound mix Murphy has soulful brown eyes that search faces looking for a friend. Murphy is having a hard time getting noticed at the shelter, and it’s difficult to […]
By Cynthia Kanner, executive director of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Fifty years ago, a group of concerned people started an organization called Defenders of The Fox River. The […]
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.
