Woodstock High School Choral Director Paul Rausch is thankful the school’s former Principal Roger Wilson took a gamble and hired him 31 years ago. Rausch was 21 years old at […]
There’s a side to Woodstock City Councilman Joe Starzynski that doesn’t appear in the meeting minutes, and he’s sharing it on Harvard Community Radio. Starzynski is the host of “Harry’s Trailer […]
To say Whitney Rupp’s life has gone to the dogs would be an understatement. Rupp is the proud owner of five yellow Labrador retrievers, ages 1 to 11, and spends […]
Aaron and Nathan Cooper were in good spirits Aug. 21 as they sat in Starbucks on the Square and shared stories about their recent trip to South America. As many […]
The Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology, Woodstock, was honored earlier this month for increasing its number of annual “flight” missions. Cheryl Cox, lead programs teacher at the Woodstock’s […]
A group of youths from the Challenger Learning Center for Space and Technology’s aeronautical camp flew in airplanes July 31 at Galt Airport as part of graduation event. […]
The new school year marks the addition of new teachers and other staff members at Woodstock School District 200. Most District 200 schools are welcoming new staffers this fall. Only […]
With four of the 14 contestants vying for the title of Miss McHenry County Queen hailing from Woodstock, the city had a better-than-average chance at winning the crown. When all […]
WOODSTOCK, IL: Emma Behrens exhibited seven projects at this year’s McHenry County Fair. But her submission in the 4-H woodworking division is near and dear to her heart. Behrens, a […]
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