Award-winning journalist and television host Phil Ponce plans to talk about local, state and national headline news when he appears at the Woodstock Opera House as the next speaker in […]
The magical tale of “Mary Poppins” has arrived at the Woodstock Opera House, complete with the irresistible songs and storyline that made it one of Disney’s most popular movies of all […]
Tom Dougherty is known for his artistic skill and craftsmanship when it comes to jewelry. The owner of Dougherty Enterprises, which encompasses Studio 2015 Jewelry at 11701 Catalpa Lane, is […]
Actor Quinton Aaron, who played the character of Big Mike in the football movie “The Blind Side,” will be at Mixin Mingle Friday, March 4, in Woodstock for a meet-and-greet […]
“Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.” – Meryl Streep When I moved to Woodstock in […]
The board of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry selected its interim executive director Danielle Gulli, to fill the position of part-time executive director, chamber officials announced. Gulli had […]
Library curator Paul Gehl has an eye for literary treasure. Gehl’s formal title is custodian of the John M. Wing Foundation on the History of Printing at the Newberry Library […]
The Friends of the Opera House will host the second annual “That’s Amore” Valentine dinner set in the historic Opera House and Stage Left Café. “That’s Amore” is scheduled for 6 […]
The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry has received a $25,000 loan from the city of Woodstock intended in part to help the business organization pay down its debt. The […]
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.
