After a five-month state-mandated closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Independence Health & Therapy’s Adult Day and Memory Care program in Woodstock has reopened. This closure was part of the […]
“Parker“ 3-year-old male Parker is a 3-year-old mixed breed up for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. He is a very sweet and loving boy who enjoys going on long […]
By Shelli Chinlund – Joy in the Journey Sometimes a movie just resonates with you to your core. For me, it was the 1989 hit directed by Ron Howard, starring […]
Many events have been canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, but not this coming weekend’s annual plant sale of the Friends of the Woodstock Public Library. “I’m thrilled we’re going to […]
“Mocha“ 1-year-old female Mocha came to Helping Paws with her litter of kittens. She is a domestic shorthair, and if you want someone to talk to, Mocha enjoys a great […]
“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.” – Henry Ward Beecher, American clergyman and activist In […]
“Goofy“ 1-year-old male Goofy is a 1-year-old Lab mix. His name suits him well as he is a silly boy. He loves to run in the yard, play tug of […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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