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The Woodstock Independent’s Pet of the Week,

“Margo“ 4-month-old female Margo is a sweet and lovable 4-month-old retriever-Lab mix. She enjoys people’s company, whether it is sitting on their laps, going on a walk, or playing tug […]

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Library’s summer reading program gets creative in age of coronavirus

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Marian benefits from Eagle Scout’s project

Shane Gibson, Marian Central Class of 2020, has completed his community service project on the road to earning the Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts. He has only three remaining […]

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Books available; gardens going native

The Environmental Defenders is pleased to announce that its two bookstores, The Green Spot in Woodstock and The Green Read in Crystal Lake, have reopened. Of course, all the social-distancing […]

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