“Olaf“ 5-month-old male “Some people are worth melting for,” says Olaf, the lovable snowman from “Frozen.” Well, we’re pretty sure that your heart will melt when you meet our Olaf, […]
By Cynthia Kanner Executive Director, the Environmental Defenders of Mchenry County The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County has been working to preserve and protect the environment in McHenry County since […]
“Holly“ 3-month-old female If hound mix Holly is looking a little wistful in her picture, it’s for good reason. You see, she really wants to ring in the new year […]
It got a little hairy toward the end, but Woodstock Police Department Explorer Post 765 was the beneficiary of a recent fundraiser. In support of this group, Police Deputy Chief […]
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, […]
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.
