Two best friends marked their achievements as Eagle Scouts at a joint Court of Honor. “Reid Kenyon and I began Scouts together 13 years ago and got our Eagles in […]
On warm summer days, Woodstock regulars don’t think twice about seeing motorcycles on the roads. But biker Duane Peiffer carries unique cargo that might make him stand out – his […]
Happy first anniversary to SOAR@Dorr! The acronym – which stands for Serving Older Adult Residents – is a community program started as a collaboration of the city of Woodstock and […]
The second McHenry County Fair out of COVID appeared to be lightly attended during the first few days before the crowd exploded with attendees Friday night. Fair spokesperson Rich Tobiasz […]
Local writer’s WWII novel has Woodstock reference Richard Rostron of Woodstock has published “The Burning Sea of Iron Bottom Bay,” which he says – brings World War II naval history […]
Thanks to the generosity of the St. Mary Men’s Club Ministry, the church’s bell tower now plays music. The chimes ring five minutes before weekend Masses, as well as for […]
By Nancy Shevel “Pollinators and insects sustain the earth’s ecosystems by sustaining the plants and animals that run the ecosystems. If pollinators disappeared nearly 90 percent of all of earth’s […]
The Direct Assistance Program of the Woodstock Area Community Ministries had returned to in-person services. The program allows clients in need to obtain emergency financial aid for food, clothes, transportation, […]
McHenry County College “Identify what your goals are, remain open to opportunities, and be kind and gentle with yourself,” Chicago-based artist Hope Wang advised students about their budding art careers. […]
Two local high school students began a much-needed business that is thriving. Declan Pivnicka and Joe Weinberger, seniors at Marian Central Catholic High School, started a business in May 2021 […]
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