Work at Opera House underway this week Work began this week on a window repair and restoration project of the Woodstock Opera House, which is part of renovations related to […]
Photo Detectives, your February challenge is to put names with faces in a Don Peasley photo from 2010. This happy group is celebrating a $500,000 donation from the Gavers Community […]
In January, with that temperature at one degree above zero and a wind chill of minus 16 degrees, five adult leaders and seven Boy Scouts from Troop 153 went camping […]
The Knights of Columbus Council 776 based at St. Mary Catholic Church enjoyed a golden experience last fall. Each year council members collect donations to support people with intellectual disabilities. […]
“In January 2024, the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent for the third month in a row. The rate has been within the range of 3.4 percent and 3.8 percent since […]
The Woodstock Public Library offers a plethora of classes, a library of (useful) things, a patron-run food pantry, a community cold-weather clothing swap, and of course, books of all genres […]
Early voting underway for March 19 primary Early voting is underway for the March 19 primary election. Registered voters may vote in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays […]
With the curtains having closed on this year’s Groundhog Days craziness, reflection on the experience can resume – once again. While every year can feel the same, each year brings […]
In a step toward full recovery from the Oct. 9 gas explosion that jolted and damaged the buildings at St. Mary Church and School, workers from Pro Studio in LaGrange […]
Nominations due Feb. 23 for Woman of the Year The Woodstock Professional and Business Women organization has kicked off its 2024 Woman of the Year Award program and is accepting […]
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