
The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week, “Stanley”
“Stanley” 2-year-old male 2-year-old hound mix Stanley would love an opportunity to hone his Frisbee skills, hiking skills and cuddle skills. This sweet guy has a “seize the day” attitude […]

“Stanley” 2-year-old male 2-year-old hound mix Stanley would love an opportunity to hone his Frisbee skills, hiking skills and cuddle skills. This sweet guy has a “seize the day” attitude […]


“Clarabelle” 2-year-old female Chihuahua mix Clarabelle is the perfect size to fit in a lap. And luckily, being a lap dog is one of her main goals in life! This […]

The Woodstock Independent is helping the Atrocious Poets to celebrate National Poetry Month in April by publishing the work of local poets. The local poetry group invites you to look […]

“Foxy & Murray” 1-year-old female & male Beagle-mix siblings Foxy and Murray are a couple of lovable low-riders that have had a bit of a rough start in life. At […]

Vanessa Olandese and Alison Tooke are the newest Girl Scout Gold Award recipients from Troop 236 in Wonder Lake. The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can […]

“Coral” 2-month-old female 2-month-old Coral is a scruffy, little, golden girl from a litter of eight gems, born to mother Jewel. Coral and her terrier-mix siblings represent all possible sizes, […]

“Claude” 6-month-old male People, you won’t find a puppy that’s sweeter or cuter than Claude. And, this 6-month-old terrier mix with the winsome personality also happens to be easy-going and […]


“Satin” 8-year-old female Sleek and black, charming and mischievous, impish and loving, 8-year-old Satin has got it all covered. The only way to describe this petite girl is by using […]
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.