Restrictions and concerns about the continuing pandemic have not deterred missions at the Challenger Learning Center for Science and Technology in Woodstock. Since the center opened in 2001, more than […]
The Woodstock/Woodstock North co-op golf team extended its 2021 run into post-season play, ending at sectionals. “Our season was very good,” head coach Brent Filetti said . Continuing to dominate […]
A varsity soccer victory against Richmond-Burton and senior night, Sept. 29, served as the backdrop for an unexpected surprise that was dedicated to Woodstock High School senior and goalkeeper Roger […]
The Marian Central Catholic High School football team shut out Leo Catholic High School 29-0 Oct. 1, the first time this season the Lions had been held scoreless. Senior defensive […]
In Jacob Waryck’s own words: The only thing that is better than sacking a quarterback is scoring a touchdown. If the Woodstock graduate, who now suits up for Concordia University-Wisconsin, […]
Lucca Kenyon, a Marian Central Catholic graduate and a Woodstock resident, is always up for a good challenge on the golf course. The St. Norbert College senior thus far has […]
COVID-19 slowed or halted many student organizations. But after planting figurative and literal bulbs about an outdoor activity students could enjoy with their friends, everything has come up canna lilies […]
Despite the added hype of a pre-game pep assembly and parade, the Woodstock Blue Streaks fell to the Kaneland Knights 42-7 on homecoming last Friday. The Knights took control early, […]
“Feedback from many parents” has caused administrators to withdraw a plan to change school start and dismissal times to address a critical shortage of bus drivers in Woodstock School District […]
Woodstock High School hosted the annual Ryan Byrne Festival this past weekend at Emricson Park. The flighted cross-country race began with a tribute to the coach who originated the race […]
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