By Cheryl Wormley If life moves in the direction of our most dominant thoughts, as motivational professionals advocate, let’s think summer. Because when we think summer, we’ll start living it. […]
None of excuses justify high-powered weapons I agree wholeheartedly with columnist Paul Lockwood’s article of “More thought and prayers in an AR-15 world”[TheIndependent, April 26]. His article was very articulate, […]
To understand the escalating costs involved with transforming the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House into a tourism magnet in downtown Woodstock, we must recall the wisdom of the late Donald […]
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 […]
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.
