
The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week, “Sally”
“Sally” 5-year-old female Rescued from a shelter in Kentucky, 5-year-old Sally has a mysterious past. What is obvious, though, is that Sally has had a lot of good meals! This […]

“Sally” 5-year-old female Rescued from a shelter in Kentucky, 5-year-old Sally has a mysterious past. What is obvious, though, is that Sally has had a lot of good meals! This […]


“Sue Anne” 4-month-old female Sweet Sue Anne is having a hard time getting noticed at the shelter. As a 4-month-old tabby, this teenager can’t catch visitors’ eyes as well as […]


“Roxie” 1-year-old female The first thing one notices about 1-year-old Roxie is her completely adorable appearance. With her scruffy, tri-color coat and floppy ears, this terrier mix’s style game is […]

Nature walks this weekend will show off two areas restored with native plant species. The first will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the home of Judy Woodson, 620 Barbary […]

“Titus“ 9-month-old male Well, boxer mix Titus is a bit of a hot mess. At only 9 months old, skinny, scrawny Titus arrived at the shelter with a broken tail […]


“Astra” 2-month-old female Retriever mix Astra is a playful, inquisitive, darling girl, eager to meet the world and everyone in it. Luckily, at only two months old, Astra has a […]

“Emmett” 8-month-old male Sleek and lanky Emmett is an 8-month-old retriever mix who would love an active family to put those long legs to good use. Emmett is a playful […]
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.