The new face of the Woodstock Opera House By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com “I felt an instant connection,” recent city of Woodstock hire David Victor said of his initial impression of […]
Social worker Lisa Terry retires – along with her therapy dog, Daisy By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North High School social worker Lisa Terry retired this year after 20 years […]
Longtime costumer Kathy Bruhnke selling 10,000 pieces from her collection By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Clothes make a statement,” American professor and wit Mason Cooley said. “Costumes tell a story.” […]
Mail carrier Jim Weith retires after 38 years By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Chances are, if you’re a longtime Woodstock resident, you’ve had your mail delivered by mail carrier Jim Weith […]
Kathryn Loser retires from D-200’s Life Connections program By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Kathryn Loser, a School District 200 retiree in 2025, found her career focus while serving as a lead […]
Low-profile club encourages youths to explore careers in agriculture By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The McHenry County Antique Farm Equipment Association of Illinois just wrapped up its 25th year. While the […]
The Woodstock Dolphins held their annual Firecracker Relay Meet at Woodstock Waterworks in Emricson Park. It was a morning full of exciting relays, team spirit, and breakfast fun! This year […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com When Woodstock resident and Vietnam veteran Benjamin Jankowski learned he would require an amputation, the Veteran Network Committee of Northern Illinois stepped up to help make […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com While alive, Woodstock resident Rudy Pahl enjoyed all that Woodstock had to offer, especially in his senior years. Pahl passed away on May 7, at the […]
2013 Woodstock High School grad Ian Ordoñez is ordained to the priesthood By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com On Pentecost Sunday, St. Mary Catholic Church was completely dark with only the glow […]
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.
