By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com On May 18, the Woodstock Professional and Business Women presented three scholarships to deserving women to further their educational and professional goals. This year’s recipients are […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Rotary Club of Woodstock awarded three scholarships during a ceremony at Woodstock High School on May 7. One was the Service Above Self scholarship that […]
Holly Zabroski, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Kathy and John Zabroski. Her teach said, “Beyond her accomplishments, Holly is a true embodiment of […]
Conor Brandt just completed his junior year at Marian Central Catholic High School. He is leading Marian’s offensive and pitching efforts this week, posting a .571 batting average and 1.4 […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock-area athletes qualified in 11 IHSA Class 2A events at R-B sectional. Woodstock North junior Adan Castaneda’s double championship in the 100- and 200-meter runs leads […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North, Marian Central, and Woodstock softball teams turned their focus to the IHSA postseason in regional tourmament action May 19. Woodstock North, the Kishwaukee River […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North was a determined team heading into the final week of the Kishwaukee River Conference baseball season. The Thunder achieved sole possession of second place […]
Baseball May 18 – Woodstock North (11-14) defeated Richmond-Burton (17-14) 18-3. May 18 – Marian (4-21) fell to Wheaton Academy (23-8) 8-3. May 19 – Marian (4-22) lost to Wheaton […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock resident Lance Piekos looks on Memorial Day as a way to impress upon civilians that the cost of war is always great. The man who […]
Ta Wan Thai & Ramen finds enthusiastic customers in Woodstock By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com While Woodstock residents appreciate their Mexican and pizza restaurants – and will argue at length […]
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.
