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The Woodstock Independent Real Estate Recovery

Recovery reaches $250,000 homes

Woodstock’s housing market recovery that began in early 2013 has accelerated from a seep to a surge through the system, and the most encouraging news lies in what the hot […]

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The Woodstock Independent Mozart Festival

Danube to the Fox: Mozart Fest turns 32

The Woodstock Opera House next week will host the continuation of one of its best and most time-honored traditions – formerly known as the Woodstock Mozart Festival, Midwest Mozart will […]

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The Woodstock Independent Toys Incubator Program

He’s not just toying around

If  Woodstock’s Jack Berry becomes the next great American toy tycoon, he will owe it in part to the kids in the Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department summer playground program […]

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The Woodstock Independent: Napoli's takes 35-year tradition downtown

Napoli’s takes 35-year tradition downtown

By the week of  Aug. 20, one of Woodstock’s great local business landmarks will change forever. After almost 35 years, Napoli Pizza will leave its store on Lake Avenue at […]

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The Woodstock Independent: Marian grad adjusts to Canadian football

Marian grad adjusts to Canadian football

Just one month after arriving in Winnipeg, Manitoba, former Marian Central Catholic High School standout Chris Streveler assumed the role of starting quarterback for the Canadian Football League’s Blue Bombers. […]

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The Woodstock Independent: School Security Boost

School security boost planned

Woodstock schools are likely to have an increased police presence when classes resume Aug. 16. The D-200 School Board was expected to formalize a request Tuesday night for a second […]

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The Woodstock Independent: TurnKey Digital

Historic building new home for TurnKey Digital

When Wonder Lake resident Rob McClurg decided to combine his background in information technology with his experience as a business consultant to found TurnKey Digital, part of his plan was […]

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The Woodstock Independent: Fred's Upholstry

Through four generations, a family business

A typical summer day for Ben Strang, a 17-year-old Marian Central Catholic High School senior, includes picking up a tack hammer that is steeped in tradition. The upholstery tool once […]

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‘Perfect Nanny’ will fly into Opera House

Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the July 20-22 production of “Mary Poppins JR.” at the Woodstock Opera House. The show also will mark the directorial […]

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Larry Lough

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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