Towering above the gymnasium floor, 9-year-old Chloe Petriak wasn’t afraid of being hoisted into the air to “fly.” “I wasn’t scared,” Chloe said, with a giggle. “We practiced that and […]
Woodstock residents are preparing for the 5th Annual Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk slated for Saturday, July 11. The annual fundraiser, held in memory of Woodstock teenager Hope Fuller, starts at […]
Augustus Siebert will soon be a college athlete. The Woodstock High School football player committed to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, an NCAA Division III program. The decision made perfect […]
Now that summer has finally made an appearance, the Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team has resumed its free Friday night water ski shows. The approximately 60-member ski show team […]
Woodstock High School sophomore Kate Jacobs has joined the school’s long line of state-class distance runners. Jacobs placed fourth in 1,600-meter run with a time of 5 minutes, 8.67 seconds […]
Luke Beattie and Jimmy Krenger earned all-state honors in track and field last weekend. Beattie and Krenger and three others from high schools in Woodstock competed in the IHSA Class […]
Woodstock will be the site of several running, walking and triathlon events this summer. To date, five races have already been scheduled that will provide running and fitness enthusiasts a […]
Woodstock Water Works opened for the season May 23, following necessary prep work. New this year, the pools open daily at 11 a.m. for season pool pass holders. General public […]
As young athletes approach the end of their spring schedules, the season for club and travel teams is just getting started. The Woodstock Avalanche U13 baseball team, comprised of 12- […]
With a winning record for the season, Marian Central’s boys varsity tennis team is preparing to send its top players to the IHSA sectionals. The Hurricanes’ first- and second-place singles […]
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.
