Eddie Kowalczyk, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, kicked off the 2025 football season in impressive fashion. In the first five weeks, Eddie has racked up 500 rushing […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The finale of the regular season went to the Thunder with a 49-0 domination of the Blue Streaks in the Crosstown Challenge. WNHS senior fullback Dave […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Four years ago, a group of 10 girls volleyball players reported to Marian Central High School, looking to make an impact for the Hurricanes’ volleyball program. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The doubleheader of Woodstock and Woodstock North games opened with a volleyball match where everyone could enjoy something about the hour-long battle Oct. 22. For Woodstock […]
What a difference a year makes. One year ago the 6 – 2 Woodstock North Thunder went to Larry Dale field to meet the 3 – 5 Woodstock Blue Streaks […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the third straight season, Marian Central’s girls tennis team is heading to the IHSA Class 1A State Finals. The Hurricanes came home with the first-place […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the seventh straight season, Woodstock’s boys team is the Kishwaukee River Conference boys cross-country champion. The Blue Streaks did so in dominating fashion, with a […]
Saul Santana, a sophomore at Woodstock North High School, made history by breaking the school record for the most goals in a season with an incredible 29 goals. He’s battled […]
by TRICIA CARZOLI Marian Hurricane football took down St. Ed’s last night on Senior Night, winning 44-8. In a one-sided game, Marian led with a touchdown, and ended their last […]
The Johnsburg Skyhawks special teams hit a field goal at the end of the first half to go up 17 – 7 on the Blue Streaks. That field goal would […]
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.
