E. B. White’s beloved children’s novel will be brought to life this month with the Woodstock North High School Theater Department’s production of “Charlotte’s Web.” The onstage barnyard will be […]
Two nonprofits are working together to bring a beer festival to Woodstock. Hosted by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Adult & Child Therapy Services, the inaugural Woodstock […]
The Woodstock City Council approved an application Aug. 19 for a grant-funded study into the future of the Courthouse on the Woodstock Square. The measure allows the city to apply […]
Some members of the Woodstock City Council say they’re considering their options when it comes to keeping the Square’s historic courthouse building the property of the city. Michael Turner was […]
This year marks the 29th year for the Woodstock Folk Festival. The annual gathering of musicians that fall under the broad definition of folk and their fans will take place […]
Judy Brown stuck to her guns when her son, Judson, was a child. Piano lessons were mandatory. Seven years of plunking the keys helped plant the seed for Judson’s blossoming […]
A Texas-based developer and a local investor have presented vastly different proposals to take ownership of the Old Courthouse property on the Woodstock Square. Williamson County Investments, Austin, Texas, submitted […]
Before “Citizen Kane,” there was the Todd School for Boys. The groundbreaking private academy once located along Seminary Avenue groomed a young Orson Welles and hosted the drama festival that […]
Armed with the simple Christian message of “love your neighbors as yourself,” Woodstock resident Lou Ness began a nearly 800 mile walk to Washington, D.C. Years of working with abused […]
Theater audiences will be treated to the Broadway-style glamor and excitement of a full-blown musical production when “Anything Goes,” presented through a joint effort between Woodstock High School and Woodstock […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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