Woodstock Art Fair on the Square
September 25, 2024
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.