Maybe you didn’t hear about a recent recognition of the tourism reputation of Woodstock. Our town was ranked No. 31 among 150 small towns across the country where people would […]
High school productions continue excellent work I had the opportunity last night (April 21) to attend the WHS/WNHS production of “Mamma Mia” in the Woodstock North Auditorium. Wow, what an […]
No one should have been surprised to learn that, according to accident reporting by the Woodstock Police Department, the local intersection with the most vehicle wrecks is Route 47 and […]
A piece of land in Woodstock has been taking care of people since 1848. Well, not the land itself, which is bounded by Church, Jefferson, Madison, and Judd streets, but […]
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you.” “Our thoughts and prayers are with [fill in the blank].” My late father was a minister. My oldest brother is a retired minister. […]
I am grateful to live in a community that supports its public library. As we celebrate National Library Week (April 23 to 29), the Friends of Woodstock Public Library have […]
As Woodstock raises its game with a new comprehensive plan for growth and development, as well as a branding campaign to improve its profile for recruiting residents and employers, the […]
This week I have a lot to share with you. Most weeks I have one topic. This week, there will be five. Before moving to Woodstock, the Wormleys were tent […]
Bubble show enjoyable, benefits local charities On Saturday, April 1, we were invited to a show about bubbles. The show was presented by “The Bubble Wizard” Ben Jimenez and performed […]
By Cheryl Wormley As you know from reading Jan Bosman’s article in The Independent last week, April is poetry month. Thanks to Jan, I’ve been thinking about poems this week.I […]
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.
