The Woodstock North Thunder lost 34-22 to Harvard Sept. 3. Quarterback Jay Zinnen had 100 yards passing with one touchdown on a throw to Jacob Baun, one of two catches […]
Students, parents, and staff were cited for their efforts in getting in-school instruction underway in Woodstock School District 200 when classes resumed in mid-August. “We’re off to a great start, […]
St. Mary Catholic School students met several new teachers on the first day of school last week. “We welcomed many new faces with a renewed energy,” Principal Hillary Russell said, […]
For Daemen College in the NCAA Division II era, only two women have reached 1,000 digs. One of those women is Woodstock graduate Georgia Wicker, a 5-foot-3 defensive specialist/setter. Wicker, […]
The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team has entertained home crowds all summer, performing most Friday nights in front of Center Beach on Wonder Lake. This past weekend they took […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com With masks on, students and staff of Woodstock School District 200 returned this week for in-person classes – much different from the remote learning for all that […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com As students return to classes Aug. 16 in Woodstock School District 200, they will find six administrators in new roles. Three new principals, two assistant principals, and […]
By Heather Vosburgh news@thewoodstockindependent.com Nathan Zimmerman, a Woodstock High School junior, is in Wroclaw, Poland, this week to compete in the 2021 World Archery Youth Championships. To be eligible for […]
Moms probably spend more time watching their kids in sports than anyone else in the athletes’ lives, but most have not experienced the game of football firsthand. Seeking to change […]
Senior Erin Conroy’s theater involvement at Marian Central Catholic High School has included performing on stage; working on costumes, props, hair and makeup; helping build sets; and serving as an […]
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