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In gratitude, from the Food Pantry

By Janet Dovidio This week, we celebrate the uniquely American holiday of Thanksgiving, a day whose centerpiece is the gathering of family and friends to share a special meal.  I […]

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Mike Domek’s death signals ‘the end of an era’

Part II: The transformation  to a philanthropist Bunker Hill Farms for sale, Bunker Hill Charities to disperse funds By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Chairs for the music room, band instruments, PE […]

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Taking ‘a joy ride’

Response to trial runs will determine Metra Café Car’s future By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Brothers Al and Blake Johanson and friend David Wilson made an event of their trip […]

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Making memories, building character 

By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Three varsity seniors reflect on their high school football careers One athlete from Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock High School, and Woodstock North each recently […]

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‘Excellent listeners,’ eager learners

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com St. Mary Robotics club elicits creativity among grade school students The Robotics Club at St. Mary School has just completed a course of eight weeks of […]

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11/19/25 Student of the Week – Madelyn Kirchner

Madelyn Kirchner, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Megan and Matthew Kirchner. Her teacher said, “Maddie is an exceptional young woman whose work ethic, […]

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Hearthstone dangles carrot to nudge remaining residents out

By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Some are staying put, hiring legal counsel Just nine remain. One hundred and twenty-two years after Woodstock Christian Life Services added eldercare to its orphanage, after […]

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Mike Domek’s death signals ‘the end of an era’

By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com Part I: The making of an entrepreneur Bunker Hill Farms for sale, Bunker Hill Charities to disperse funds For years, Bunker Hill Farms, located on 450 […]

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

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