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 […]
D-200 to purchase three new electric school buses By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com The District 200 Board of Education honored its commitment to help protect the environment when it approved the […]
After the Oct. 9, 2023, gas explosion – a year of remembrance and recovery – Part 1 of a 4-part series By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Sunny skies and temperatures […]
Grace Lutheran Church members lend their hands to God’s work By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Since 2013, Woodstock’s Grace Lutheran Church members have celebrated an annual day of service for the […]
Cottage Food Laws allow home-based businesses to thrive By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local entrepreneur Jen Cheski has been offering artisan breads out of her home throughout the summer – and […]
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.
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.
