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Questions about downtown development projects continue to evolve. From, How much is that Old Courthouse Center going to cost? To, When will that redevelopment agreement ever be negotiated for the […]
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Questions about downtown development projects continue to evolve. From, How much is that Old Courthouse Center going to cost? To, When will that redevelopment agreement ever be negotiated for the […]
In the wake of the gas-fueled explosion last week that shook Woodstock, the people of this city responded as you would hope our community would. From the first responders on […]
In the weeks since the travel-heavy summer months ended with Labor Day, the Woodstock area has enjoyed slowly declining fuel prices. But like the weather that blessed us with summer […]
No need to bake a cake or anything, but we at The Independent would greatly appreciate it if you joined us in celebrating National Newspaper Week. The annual observance takes […]
Considering today’s survey-obsessed society, we are kind of impressed that the city’s Annual Community Survey had 1,567 responses – and 77 percent completed the 24 questions. People today are bombarded […]
More chain restaurants for Woodstock or uniquely local eateries? Our readers say “Yes.” (Independent staff photo by Ken Farver)
Take a look at that spectacular lighted sculpture pictured on this page. As Woodstock creates a new Arts Plan for the community, a striking piece like that might be part […]
Citizens have had a big hand in making the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District the professional operation it is. In fact, a voter referendum in 1993 created the district from three entities: […]
As people in the news business have seen, seldom does ignoring tough questions make them go away. And people have reason to want answers on difficult issues facing Woodstock’s Hearthstone […]
On a recent sunny Sunday afternoon, with a clear day and a dry road ahead of him, a 66-year-old motorcyclist nearly died after losing control of his bike on Route […]
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.