The 'Beauty' of Therapy
March 25, 2014
After losing her 15-year-old poodle, Phoebe, in 2007, Carolyn LeMay-Strass had been praying for the right dog to fill the hole in her heart and in her home. “A piece […]
After losing her 15-year-old poodle, Phoebe, in 2007, Carolyn LeMay-Strass had been praying for the right dog to fill the hole in her heart and in her home. “A piece […]
Centegra Hospital-Woodstock is moving its maternity ward and some orthopedic services to its McHenry facility this summer, something hospital officials said will allow for the expansion of mental health facilities […]
With a vintage style, ’60s vibe and Beatles cover band, 20-year-old Collin Berg grew up in the wrong generation. But the aspiring musician has blended his beloved sounds of the […]
The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry honored Family Alliance executive director Kim Larson with the Harold Buschkopf Award at its annual dinner in late February. The award is presented […]
An advocate for the environment, a watchdog for residents and a protector of the county’s water and other natural resources, Woodstock’s Jane Collins left a legacy in the community and […]
Four rescue horses got the chance of their lifetimes when they were chosen for the Heartland Horseman’s Challenge during the Illinois Horse Fair March 7 to 9 at the Illinois […]
People who go to the polls in Bull Valley March 18 will be asked to vote on a proposition to issue $5 million in alternate revenue bonds to fund roadwork […]
The Woodstock School District 200 community is mourning the loss of a retired teacher whom Superintendent Ellyn Wrzeski said was dedicated to the city’s children. Anita Kohl, who spent 16 […]
In a letter to her grandfather, Alyssa Synes promised to shave her head in honor of him and to raise funds for cancer research. Her grandfather, Mike Eby – a […]
A city of Woodstock employee accused of stealing one ton of road salt was fired from his position as streets supervisor March 5. Dale Behm, 57, was arrested Feb. 28 […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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