
2024 Yearbook
JANUARY As a new Congress was sworn in, Woodstock found itself in the 11th District, represented by veteran Democratic Congressman Bill Foster. For the previous decade, Woodstock was part of […]

JANUARY As a new Congress was sworn in, Woodstock found itself in the 11th District, represented by veteran Democratic Congressman Bill Foster. For the previous decade, Woodstock was part of […]

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School welcomed alumnus Chris Dobbins ’09, who visited the advanced math and engineering classes on Nov. 25 to talk about his time […]

At Cor Jesu, visitors are reminded of the reason for the season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Mission of Cor Jesu held its fourth annual Live Nativity and Bethlehem Market […]

Woodstock, Marian Central and Woodstock North boys varsity basketball in action at area holiday tournaments.


The Marian Central Hurricanes wrestling team hosted 3 teams for a quad meet Tuesday evening.

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Just one year after the founding of the Boy Scouts of America, Woodstock’s First Presbyterian Church established Troop 159. With a history that goes back to […]

New rental units in former Goins Chiropractic fill need for affordable housing By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Built in 1952, the former Goins Chiropractic office with an attached home at […]

The Woodstock Blue Streaks (4-4, 2-0 coming in) hosted the Richmond-Burton Rockets (5-1, 1-1) Wednesday night in a KRC matchup.

The Petrik family lives ‘The Nutcracker’ during holiday season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The holidays are usually associated with a full schedule of school, work, shopping, parties, family gatherings, and […]
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.