Looking back at generosity in ’24
January 8, 2025
It’s New Year’s Day! I’m in Steamboat, Colo., with 11 and, at times, 12 other Wormleys. Matt’s and Paul’s families are here, and Cameron joins us on her days off […]
It’s New Year’s Day! I’m in Steamboat, Colo., with 11 and, at times, 12 other Wormleys. Matt’s and Paul’s families are here, and Cameron joins us on her days off […]
In a recent edition of The Independent, a letter to the editor urged, “Let’s make Woodstock a safe walking community.” While the writer’s specific concern was the bizarre intersection of […]
I like lists. Grocery lists, to-do lists – give me a list and I’ll endeavor to get things done for the greater good. In fact, writing this article was on […]
2024 is an even number, but it was an odd year. It arrived a year ago with such promise. It left this week with a lot of unfinished business. That’s […]
By Susan W. Murray When it’s time for the Rotary Club of Woodstock’s annual Christmas Clearing House, The Woodstock Independent sends out a photographer to take pictures of some portion […]
Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say that there is no Santa Claus. Papa says “If you see it in the Sun, it is […]
A Qwazy Qwistmas Quotes Quiz When you gather with friends and family this holiday season, you might find it tough to come up with topics of discussion that everyone can […]
Are you wondering how to make a difference this season? What if I told you that there was a way to impact untold numbers of people – and it didn’t […]
Hasn’t it been great having the Opera House back for the holidays? Whatever would we do without it? Although some fall shows had to be rescheduled to ensure appropriate sound […]
Giving has many facets. A gift can be wrapped with a bow. It can be a financial contribution – say to a nonprofit, church, college, or university. It can also […]
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.
