Paying tribute to a 12-year-old
July 25, 2023
“I was born at the age of 12 on an MGM lot.” – Judy Garland Judy was obviously exaggerating, and I’m a lot older than 12, but this column isn’t. […]
“I was born at the age of 12 on an MGM lot.” – Judy Garland Judy was obviously exaggerating, and I’m a lot older than 12, but this column isn’t. […]
By Morgen Neuhauser news@thewoodstockindependent.com While the Woodstock Farmers Market has a bigger crowd on Saturday morning, the Tuesday market might offer a better experience for shoppers – including easier parking. […]
This month, Photo Detectives, we have two photos to help you identify the location. Harvard businessman F.R. Goodall founded one of the first oil companies in McHenry County. He distributed […]
Members of Daisy Girl Scout Troop 1203 used some of their hard-earned cookie sales proceeds to help a local dog shelter. “We first went to the Dollar Store in Woodstock […]
City police will observe National Night Out Aug. 1 Free swimming, pizza, and soda will be part of the Woodstock Police Department’s National Night Out observance at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Have you reached the point where there is simply too much “stuff” in your home? You might be considering the advice of decluttering author Marie Kondo […]
“We can stay,” U.S. Army and Vietnam veteran George Kanaly said. “I am so thankful!” Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County gave Kanaly and his wife, MaryAlice, the ability to […]
By Destiny Seaton and Jessica Beverly Air pollution has been heavy on everyone’s mind lately, and for good reason. Thanks to the Canadian wildfires, in the past few weeks the […]
Delayed solar hearings scheduled for Thursday Public hearings by the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals on proposals for solar farms in Greenwood Township have been rescheduled for 1:30 p.m. […]
Mercyhealth’s new hospital to host public tours July 15 Mercyhealth, which has a clinic in Woodstock, will have a public open house will from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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