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October 24, 2024
Renovation updates home while preserving neighborhood charm By Susan W. MurrayHome & Harvest Out for walks in their neighborhood west of the Woodstock Square a handful of years ago, Wendy […]
Renovation updates home while preserving neighborhood charm By Susan W. MurrayHome & Harvest Out for walks in their neighborhood west of the Woodstock Square a handful of years ago, Wendy […]
Historic one-room schools – Part 1 of 3 By Caryl DierksenHome & Harvest Your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents may have attended one. You might even have gone to a one-room […]
Squire on the Square to open in early November By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com William Linardos, managing partner of Squire on the Square with his sister, Sophia Linardos, knows the […]
Filming for faith-based movie “Beyond Belief” comes to town By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock won’t be giving up its day jobs as a manufacturing hub, retail destination, or tourist […]
Marian Central Catholic High School Key Club takes charge of stocking food pantries By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s Key Club, devoted to community service, had to change one of […]
36th annual Autumn Drive this week, Oct. 18, 19, 20 By Sandy Kucharski news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock area residents are a short drive from one of McHenry County’s premiere fall events offering […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Foresters Financial awarded substantial scholarships to two District 200 alumni for their college expenses. Tyler Fink and Hannah Fink, both of Wonder Lake, each received scholarships […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North High School Thunder Service Club members focus their outreach efforts for fellow students as well as groups in the wider community. “We strongly encourage […]
Not all aspects complete; some performances moved By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com With the tentative open date for performances at The Woodstock Opera House set for next weekend, some projects remain […]
Creative Living Series kicks off with travel writer Thomas Swick on Oct.17 By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com As an author and travel writer, Thomas Swick has lived in many countries. Even […]
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.