News Briefs
December 3, 2021
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 […]
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 […]
Woodstock’s usual events for Veterans Day cautiously re-emerged this year, one year after COVID had canceled most of 2020’s events. District 200 embraced veterans last Wednesday by inviting them to […]
The holidays are approaching fast, and this year you might want to consider making your celebrations more environmentally friendly. Between gift wrap, trees, decorations, food, and more, the environmental footprint […]
Contest entrants will light up Woodstock Nov. 26 People may register their home, business, or block to participate in the 2021 holiday lights contest and to light up Woodstock and […]
Woodstock VFW Post 5040 has been a fixture in town for 75 years. Committed to serving veterans, youths and families, community, and the spread of patriotism, the VFW has been […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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