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 […]
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 […]
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.
