Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mary Skinner will bring the story of Irena Sendler, a member of an underground network that conspired against the Nazis to save Jewish children from the Warsaw […]
As an avid jazz musician, Jim Hecht would have appreciated the standing ovation he got at the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce’s 74th annual dinner and awards presentation. The long-time Woodstock […]
Three standout alumni athletes have joined the Woodstock High School Athletics Hall of Fame The 2018 inductees are: Brennae Benda, Class of 2008, a volleyball standout who played at Arkansas […]
“My father always said that if we could find something to laugh at, we could get through anything,” Joy Aavang, a storyteller, author and survivor, said as she held a […]
A fundraiser and benefit has been set next month for Katie O’Brien-Flannigan of Woodstock at Offsides, Sports Bar & Grill, 680 S. Eastwood Drive. O’Brien-Flannigan, a single mom and emergency […]
Chris Clemente and Daniel Rodriguez were best friends growing up in New York. Both enjoyed Bill Murray’s “Groundhog Day” movie and frequently wished each other a happy groundhog day, year […]
Groundhog Day’s frigid single-digit temperatures were not enough to keep the crowds away. Surprisingly, despite the cold, the Woodstock Square was full of people bundled up, many warmed by hot […]
Woodstock Harley-Davidson is new location for event “Anything different is good,” says Phil Connors (Bill Murray) near the conclusion of Groundhog Day. The D200 Education Foundation promises something different this […]
New button to commemorate Groundhog Days 2018 When Groundhog Days Chairman Rick Bellairs and committee members Pam Moorhouse and Craig Krandel appeared at the Woodstock City Council Meeting Jan. 16, […]
The band will perform a mix of music from Lyle Lovett to Michael Jackson The Stage Left Café will come alive with street corner harmonies at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. […]
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.
