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WHS orchestra, choir up for the challenge

By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM Woodstock High School orchestra director Lyndra Tingley and choir director Brian Jozwiak have scheduled a challenging and unique performance by their instrumentalists and vocalists. “Our combined […]

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Multi-sport athletes join Marian’s Hall of Fame

Marian Central Catholic High School inducts new members of its Hall of Fame at a school ceremony By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Last month, Marian Central Catholic High School inducted outstanding […]

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Celebrate like it’s ’84! WHS boys win KRC title

KRC conference title determined at WHS-WNHS crosstown game By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A brand-new trophy will be added to the Woodstock High School trophy case outside Shipley Gym.  The 2025-26 […]

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Marian’s Jimmy Mastny wins 3rd state wrestling title

Four Hurricanes medal at state wrestling tourney By Dan Chamness news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic junior Jimmy Mastny already has some gold medals.  But he wants more. The 215-pound grappler, who […]

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2/25/26 Student of the Week – Cole Morrison

Cole Morrison, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Daniel and Yvonne Morrison. His teacher said, “Cole is and consistently has been a star among his […]

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Local woman named a Nexstar ‘remarkable woman’

By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Five years ago, Woodstock High School graduate Kellyn VandeWalker’s life changed. Three years later, she was on a mission to change the world. Today, she has […]

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Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.

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Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.

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Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.

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