Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Five awards for significant local contributions to the environment were presented this month during the annual dinner of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. The awards went […]
Woodstock Free Methodist Church in Woodstock became the chartering organization for one Scout pack and two Scout troops in January 2023. The pack includes boys and girls, while one troop […]
The 12 girls in Daisy Girl Scout Troop 828 accomplished many things in their very first year together. And Daisy Girl Scout Troop 1203 is new, having just got started […]
Celebrate Earth Day April 22 with earth-friendly activities McHenry County Conservation District will host an Earth Day celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Prairieview Education Center, […]
Columnist Paul Lockwood bought a police ride-along in a silent auction. This is the second part of his report on the experience with Officer Lucas Schmidt. With the COVID lockdown […]
By Nancy Shevel Herbs and spices can do more than provide calorie-free natural flavorings. They are an incredible source of antioxidants, help your metabolism, and improve your health at the […]
By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com What steps can people take to help themselves or others in a medical emergency? Firefighter-paramedics at the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District are experts in that area. And […]
Members of a local Girl Scout troop, all seniors in high school, are in their final year together as Girl Scouts. Girl Scout Troop 510 is an Ambassador Troop, the […]
Open house offers details of Bull Valley development Woodstock Country Club of Bull Valley, 10310 Country Club Road, will host an open house this week for a village initiative called […]
Here’s this month’s challenge for all of our dedicated Photo Detectives. On a walk through his neighborhood in 1941, Robert Vieregg, an assistant in the Woodstock City Light Department, noted […]
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.
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