By Cheryl Wormley I bet you’re wondering why I’m writing about winterizing when we’ve just enjoyed an absolutely beautiful, warm, sunny, gently breezy last full week of September. All I […]
‘Dedication’ aptly describes VFW’s auxiliary president The opening paragraph of the article [Sept. 19] about Chris Gehrke’s 50 years of service to the VFW uses the word “dedication” to describe […]
Welcome to autumn, the 2020 version. Wednesday is the first full day of fall after its arrival at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday. And if the season is anything like we’ve experienced […]
By Cheryl Wormley The Woodstock Independentis the best small-circulation nondaily newspaper in Illinois. We won sweepstakes in the Illinois Press Association Best of the Press contest for the 15th time. […]
“Judges are like umpires. Umpires don’t make the rules. They apply them. The role of an umpire and a judge is critical. They make sure everybody plays by the rules. […]
How do you feel about the Fair Tax Amendment to the Illinois Constitution that will be on your ballot Nov. 3. And what about the Tax Increase Amendment that, not […]
By Larry Lough September brought several days of rain that the drought-stricken Woodstock area desperately needed. Lack of rain in July and August had left a lot of Woodstock lawns […]
Suicide Prevention Month aims to save ‘at risk’ lives September is Suicide Prevention Month, and it’s important that we are there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. […]
“COVID Free” was the goal of long-term care facilities in Woodstock after dealing with a rash of infections to their residents and staff along with more than two dozen deaths […]
By Cheryl Wormley My first COVID-19 column was March 19. That’s just 10 days short of six months ago. I was my usual optimistic self, titling the piece “This too […]
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.
