Annual model train event is rolling into town Oct. 12 and 13 By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com What started as a way to bring a little steam to the community through […]
The self-guided McHenry County Farm Stroll was held on the Sunday the 29th. 11 area farms from Harvard, Hebron, Woodstock and the McHenry County College student farm took part. Visitors were free to roam and take in the farms at their own pace.
First United Methodist’s new youth group director works with ‘the future’ By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Woodstock recently welcomed a new youth group director. Eui […]
92-year-old Antoinette Tlstovick is a regular at SOAR@Dorr activities By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Laura Wassinger, SOAR@Dorr director, reports that more than 750 people participated in senior activities at its Lake […]
75 artists presented their works on the Square Sept. 21 and 22 in new art fair event Woodstock artist Rolley Bateman III talks with visitors to his booth at the […]
4-H’ers compete, excel with multiple projects at Illinois State Fair By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Several Keepers of the Clover 4-H’ers qualified at the McHenry County Fair to compete on […]
Magdalena Herrera and Melinda Strange, 2024 Women of Inspiration By Jan Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Each year, the Diocese of Rockford asks every parish to recognize a woman or women who demonstrate […]
Woodstock gym offers scientific approach to fitness, wellness By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Divided Labs founder Connor Cummings firmly believes that “physiology is so important for mental health.” After eight […]
The Arts Commission discusses possible groundhog statue, other topics By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Sept. 9 Arts Commission meeting at City Hall included an update on the Lake/Madison/South roundabout sculpture, […]
The South Street crosswalk that leads from the parking lot to Woodstock High School got a spirited makeover with blue and white stripes and the Streaks’ logo. The idea came […]
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.
