By Cheryl Wormley “Good Morning to everyone around the world!” wrote my friend Di in an email I received Thursday morning. Di lives with her husband, Richard, in South Africa. […]
Reasons to remember to vote this November Jesus said, in his gospel, “Suffer the little children unto me.” President Trump allowed children to be kept in cages, run by his […]
You didn’t think this would be easy, did you – like a wide-open layup, a chip-shot field goal, a can of corn to left field, a gimme putt? Despite the […]
Graduates of Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools will receive their diplomas this weekend. Each graduate was given the option of an outdoor graduation experience with 40 peers, a drive-up […]
Is a cannabis growing center what we want? I am rather upset that local Woodstock people had not voiced themselves over the [proposed] taking away the children’s and young people’s […]
Before you leave the house again, make sure you’re fully prepared. Your checklist should include: • Create a list of tasks and errands in order to make efficient use of your […]
People who positively influence the lives of others are blessings to everyone. Jacqueline “Jackie” Dean, who died July 7 in Florida at the age of 90, taught fifth-graders at Dean […]
School board should see alternatives to bond plan Jacob Homuth’s thoughtful remarks (The Independent, Guest Column, July 1) on the financing of the [school] district’s debt show that Dr. [Mike] […]
Just to be on the safe side … That must the unwavering precondition we all adopt as we make our way through the Phase 4 jungle of Restore Illinois, the […]
As I watched events unfold in Woodstock last week, I was filled with awe, pride, gratitude, and a tremendous sense of community. While wearing masks and social distancing, the people […]
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.
