Adrian Pavlik, a senior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Dan and Jennifer Pavlik. His teacher said, “Adrian earns student of the week honors from the social […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com SOAR@Dorr hosted a festive holiday luncheon on Dec. 11 that included music, lunch, raffle baskets, and camaraderie with old and new friends. Each aspect of the […]
Woodstock North Senior Eva Hermansson is a captain for the girls wrestling team. She is 66-15 in her three-year career and was recently crowned the 105 lb. champion at the […]
Blue Streaks boys, Thunder girls earn wins By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock bowling fans enjoyed gathering at Kingston Lanes to see all four prep bowling squads take to the lanes. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A strong start and finish led Marian Central’s girls basketball team to its third victory. The Hurricanes topped Prairie Ridge 42-34 in the final game of […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A milestone wrestling victory and a total of eight place winners highlighted Woodstock’s day at the Harvard Sciacca-Holtfreter Invitational Dec. 20. Taqi Baker, a senior, improved […]
Several months ago in this column, we admitted to some anxiety over the proposed hotel in downtown Woodstock, for which the City Council had approved a redevelopment agreement with Wisconsin […]
By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM The new year will include several special celebrations for the Challenger Learning Center, while it continues its many student missions. Director Denise Brock began as a […]
Cheyanne Gee, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Certick and Mr. and Mrs. Gee. Her teacher said, “Cheyenne is an incredibly hardworking and […]
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.
