Woodstock Folk Festival to return for 41st yearBy McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Musicians from across the state, country, and continent are set to perform on the Square during the annual Woodstock […]
Bialas Barn will feed you and allow you to feed a chicken or a goat By R.M. Brands news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Bialas Barn is nestled in between an overstuffed barn and […]
By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s First United Methodist Church is hosting special activities throughout the summer months. Community members are welcome at all of the events. Summer Sun Fest began […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Sand volleyball has been a summer pastime at Woodstock’s Kingston Lanes since the bowling alley opened 13 years ago. Monday through Friday, the bar hosts eight […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Future and current Marian Central football players are making plans for the new season. New Hurricanes head football coach Dirk Stanger welcomed about 45 future Hurricanes, […]
Woodstock High School’s Jr. Streaks youth football camp is ready to go next week. The camp will be held at WHS from 6-7:30 p.m., July 20-23. “Woodstock High School Youth […]
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 12:56 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 10100 block of Lucas Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported motor vehicle crash with […]
Is it too early to begin talking about what kind of public art should be placed in the three traffic roundabouts that will be built as part of the widening […]
By Larry Loughlarry@thewoodstockindependent.com Renovation of Stage Left Cafe will proceed while city officials look for an additional $122,000 to fully cover costs of the project. The City Council last week […]
By McKenna Sweet news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local business installs gym floor at Obama Presidential Center After casting his ballot Nov. 4, 2008, future President Barack Obama went to play a game of […]
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.
