‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Housing development would be net negative Plato once said, “A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.” One gains knowledge from the sum of what is known: the […]
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.
