The Woodstock City Council postponed its vote on relaxing parking restrictions on Calhoun and Jefferson streets in downtown Woodstock in order to get more feedback on the proposal. A change […]
Smiles and Santa hats abounded as a ribbon of holiday enthusiasts made its way from Woodstock High School to the Square Nov. 27 in the annual Woodstock Christmas Parade. Twenty […]
Greg and Amy Frame of Winona, Minn., were shocked to be in the company of so many people on the Woodstock Square the day after Thanksgiving. “I can’t believe it,” […]
For Woodstock High School senior Joey Brown, being part of the Woodstock Musical Theater Company’s production of “A Christmas Carol” is as much a part of the holiday season as […]
The holidays will officially begin for Woodstock residents this weekend with the flip of a switch. Thousands will gather for the Lighting of the Square at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. […]
A best-selling author will visit the Woodstock Opera House this week as part of the Woodstock Fine Arts Association’s Creative Living Series. Andrew Carroll, historian and author of the New […]
TownSquare Players is kicking off the holiday season in Woodstock with its production of “A Christmas Story, The Musical.” The talented local cast of more than 30 actors of all […]
The Woodstock Fine Arts Association’s new season of the Creative Living Series has been dedicated to the memory of one of its originators. The late Darlene Fiske, who died June […]
One of the longest-serving stores on the Woodstock Square will close its Woodstock location to consolidate it with its Crystal Lake shop. Lloyd’s Paint ’N Paper, which moved to its […]
Embracing the intimacy of local theater, a new theater company is presenting a stage-to-screen adaptation of the 1940 film classic, “His Girl Friday,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, and Sunday, […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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