This is Cheryl Wormley’s space and always will be, no matter who writes the Declarations column. Readers of The Independent are accustoming to seeing Cheryl’s picture on this page to accompany her musings and observations about family, about Woodstock and its people, and about whatever was on Cheryl’s mind that she wished to share. But […]
‘Treasure Island’ continues to sell out shows in year 12 The Friends of the Opera House want to thank all the families who came to see the recent production of “Treasure Island.” This interactive play for children is celebrating its 12th year; it has grown from 75 children and parents in Stage Left Café to […]
Groundhog Day 2024 promises to provide a much more hospitable climate than last year for Woodstock Willie’s annual Prognostication. Even at 7 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, no portable heaters should be needed to keep TV crews comfortable after they travel to Woodstock to document the groundhog’s weather forecast. Even overnight lows will be several […]
When “Groundhog Day” premiered in February 1993, my husband, Tom, and I were first-nighters. “Are you sure you want to do that tonight?” he asked when I called him at work to pitch the idea. “It’s a Bill Murray comedy, and the theater will be packed.” But the planets had aligned so that a babysitter […]
Say no to Lennar proposal for Riverwoods subdivision I’m writing in regards to an inspirational night I experienced Dec. 14 when Lennar Corp. met the Woodstock residents and the Plan Commission regarding the Riverwoods development proposal. Lennar came well armed, backed with their own experts, attorneys, and plenty of money invested in their desire to […]
Just when the Woodstock City Council will consider a TIF redevelopment agreement for the former Die Cast factory site has become something of a running joke at council meetings in recent months. The item appeared on tentative meeting agendas during most of 2023, only to be pulled month after month as the city continued to […]
How did the winter blast of January affect you? Everyone has a story, I’m sure. Yes, I know, it’s a little silly to write about our recent bout of deep snow and extreme cold when current temperatures are flirting with the 40s In just a week, we have gone from daily “highs” that were below […]
By Joan Layton Dear Woodstock. I read the front page article [The Independent, Jan. 10] titled “We want to do what is right” about the process and options under consideration for the potential changes to the town’s beloved square. It stated, “Woodstock’s Park in the Square could be the most well-known of all of Woodstock’s […]
During a Community Creative Workshop in City Hall last April, about 30 local citizens offered suggestions about “branding” Woodstock to promote it as a good place to live and do business. Consensus of the group was that the city’s greatest asset was – no surprise – the Square. So, we can understand the skepticism of […]
Hello, Woodstock. My name is Rebecca McDaniel. As you might have read last week, I’m the new owner and publisher of The Woodstock Independent. I know many of you, and have interacted with many others in my role as administrator of the newspaper for the past nine years. If you’re a subscriber, I’ve handled your […]
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.
