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 […]
Bill Lyford marks 100th birthday with party and special guests By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock resident William “Bill” Lyford celebrated his 100th birthday on August 29 as more than 80 […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Friends of the Opera House co-sponsored Leslie Goddard’s Lucille Ball historical presentation at the Stage Left Café that was provided at no cost for 50 […]
Mexican Independence Day comes to the Woodstock Square on September 15 By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Hispanic Connections’ Mexican Independence Day celebration returns for its eighth year on Sunday – four […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr (Serving Older Adult Residents), our local Woodstock seniors program, now has a new co-director to help Director Laura Wassinger. Linda Rohe is a past executive […]
4-H Community Builders advance to State By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com McHenry County Fair projects submitted by five members of the Community Builders 4-H Club advanced to the Illinois State Fair […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Tom Linneman, Harvard, was inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame representing McHenry County at the Illinois State Fair. The award recognized his outstanding […]
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.
