Will we know what “normal” looks like when it returns? Apparently, we’re going to gradually be exposed to whatever “normal” is to avoid any sudden shock to our systems. In […]
Some additional history about ‘best coach ever’ Many thanks for this article about my Dad/best coach ever! (“You touch a lot of lives in 27 years,” TheIndependent, May 5) I thought […]
By Cheryl Wormley This is a catch-up and communicate week. Memories I’ll start with Memorial Memories. Back in mid-April as I watched the demolition of what had been Memorial Hospital […]
We can safely say that the results of the April 6 city election did not represent a mandate for change in Woodstock. That could be assumed by the fact the […]
My wife and I recently moved to the Woodstock area, purchasing an older home. We love the sense of community, the thriving local businesses, the way the city supported folks […]
By Mike Moan In Woodstock School District 200, we’re all grateful for the opportunity to bring students back into schools this year. We have relished the opportunity and are enjoying […]
By Cheryl Wormley It’s May! While we’re celebrating the return of green grass, blossoms and leaves on trees and bushes, and the persistence of daffodils and tulips, we can start […]
C’mon, Mother Nature! As we’re trying to come out of this year-long pandemic, we’re looking to find a degree of normalcy in our public gatherings by scheduling more outside activities […]
By Paul Lockwood “Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.” – Mahatma Gandhi I grew up as the son of a United Methodist minister, but for over 15 […]
By Cheryl Wormley Oh, my! We have memories of Memorial Hospital. I asked readers to share their memories, and your response has been wonderful. I promised to include your memories […]
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.
