Outings to find the perfect tree for the living room is a holiday tradition not to be missed. Wandering through rows, thick with pine, examining each tree to find the […]
When Santa’s Hut, located in the Park in the Square every Christmas season, was in disrepair, the Rotary Club of Woodstock stepped up to carry out needed renovations. And the […]
They’re such simple questions, almost trite in a way that makes us wonder sometimes whether they’re even worth asking. Surely there must be something bigger and more important to be […]
In this last week of fall, almost all of the trees have shed their colorful bouquet of leaves. Native oaks are an exception, holding on to their dry, tan leaves […]
DAR donates books, nooks to Home of the Sparrow Members of the Woodstock Kishwaukee Trail National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution have installed shelving and donated 600 […]
One local man celebrates 40 years of volunteering as Santa’s helper on the Woodstock Square. “Well, it’s actually 41 since I started in 1980,” John Cole said, “but I don’t […]
Just after 7 p.m. Friday, the Woodstock Square was alight with the warm glow of the holidays. Daniel Campbell, Opera House managing director, led the festivities from the bandstand, mentioning […]
When City Councilman Gordie Tebo suggested a new wooden train decoration for the holidays could be placed in front of the Woodstock Public House, it brought up the question of […]
It’s been 11 months since the Christmas decorations in Greenwood, S.C., inspired Gordy and Anita Tebo to dream up some new wonder for the Woodstock Square. In the meantime, local […]
The congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock recently recognized Marge Birk for her 50 years of service and leadership of the Grace Sewing Circle. “It is a joy to […]
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.
