Abby Ward, a junior at Woodstock North High School, scored a school-record 38 points against Rockford Jefferson in the Thanksgiving Holiday Invitational. She averaged 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 […]
Gabriel Patterson, a junior at Woodstock North High School, is the son of Eric and Julie Patterson. His teacher said, “Throughout his junior year he has challenged himself academically by […]
Nicanor (Nick) Moreno-Rojas, a freshman at Woodstock High School, is the son of Antonieta Rojas. His teacher said, “Nick is an absolute delight to talk to and be around. He […]
Woodstock High School senior Sophie Sarabia was a senior captain and the top runner for the girls cross-country team. She earned all-conference honors with a third-place finish at the Kishwaukee […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Two Woodstock area girls basketball players topped the 30-point mark in season-starting Thanksgiving tournaments. Woodstock North junior Abbey Ward poured in 38 points as the Thunder […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com A plaque on a wall at Kingston Lanes lists the bowlers who have achieved a perfect 300 game there. The latest person to achieve that coveted […]
Sherwood family descendents honor local roots every November By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Every Nov. 20, first cousins who are descended from the Sherwood line convene in Woodstock for a family […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com The city of Woodstock will officially kick off the holiday season in its historic downtown on Friday, Nov. 28, at the annual Lighting of the Square, a […]
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.
