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“Reeces” 8-year-old male DSH Big, orange, 8-year-old Reeces would like to audition for the job of holding down your sofa or recliner. He’d also be excellent at anchoring your Ottoman. […]


Woodstock’s Community Choir this weekend will perform its third winter concert, bringing both amateur and professional musicians together for a choral tribute to Oscar season. The performance will begin at […]

“Camilla” 1 1/2-year-old female collie mix Camilla would very much like the job of being your family’s athletic director. Need a jogging companion? Camilla’s your girl! Do the kids need […]



“Sassy” 1 1/2-year-old female beagle mix Beagle mix, Sassy, is getting passed by at the shelter and no one can understand why. She’s sweet, energetic, fun, and LOVES people, so […]

The Rev. Dr. Steven P. Tungate said his first impression as new pastor at Woodstock Free Methodist Church hasn’t changed after five months. “After our first Sunday at church and […]

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