By Bill Tammeus As a child growing up in Woodstock (first on Dean Street, then on West South Street), the closest I came to being directly affected by international events […]
“Otis“ 2 1/2-year-old male Meet Otis! This adorable boy is a hound mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. Otis is a goofy guy with a kind heart. […]
During this period of pandemic restrictions, sixth-grade students at St. Mary Catholic School were still able to present their annual re-enactment of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe on […]
“Sweetie Pie“ 1-year-old female Introducing Sweetie Pie! Sweetie Pie is a domestic short-haired mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She is a very gentle girl who definitely […]
“Bear“ 4-month-old males Hi there! My name is Bear. I am a Lab/retriever mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. I entered the shelter along with my nine […]
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.
