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Kagan joins the ranks of Eagle Scouts

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Jacob Kagan is the most recent Boy Scout from Troop 159 to complete the requirements and earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in […]

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D-200 Chromebooks used for senior citizens class

SOAR@Dorr offers classes to seniors, with an assist from D-200 By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr Director of Social Services Lynda Rohe was missing the last component to implement a valuable […]

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Marge Heaphy turns 100

‘A simple life, enjoyed with family and friends’ By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Every November, on the first Saturday of the month, 25 to 30 of Marge Heaphy’s family – […]

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A focus on serving community

Roman Seguros y mas opens on Washington in former Ehrke’s building By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The reason that Monica Roman opened her own business to offer insurance and financial […]

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Marian musical makes ‘News(ies)’

Directors praise students’ connections in preparing for four presentations By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com A perfect mix of students and directors made “Newsies” an “easy fit” for Marian Central Catholic High […]

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Blue Streaks lend a hand

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Woodstock High School Blue Streak Service Club has completed  many community projects this school year. “The students at WHS get a chance to give back […]

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Marian honors alums 

Jeff Nylander, Fred Brems, and Larry O’Connor among those recognized By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School hosted its annual alumni banquet on Feb. 22, an annual event […]

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 ‘He shoots, he scores!’

Pat Foley to speak at St. Mary Smoker on March 8 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Pat Foley, the play-by-play voice of the Chicago Blackhawks for 39 years, will headline […]

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Losing my favorite person

“Thank you for being you.”  – Diane Baker-Lockwood My wife said this to me recently. It’s a simple statement, but it meant the world to me. Allow me to provide […]

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Documenting a passion for hiking

By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Some people enjoy hiking. Others enjoy nature photography. One Woodstock Public Library librarian combines both, and the product is now on display. As a child, Kate […]

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