Jim Campion – so good to and for Woodstock
May 13, 2026
“He was a good Catholic, a good family man, a good lawyer, and most of all, a really nice guy.” That’s how Jim Campion’s best friend, Jack Darby, described him […]
“He was a good Catholic, a good family man, a good lawyer, and most of all, a really nice guy.” That’s how Jim Campion’s best friend, Jack Darby, described him […]
By Susan W. Murraynews@thewoodstockindependent.com One chapter of the Hearthstone story has now closed. During the last week of April, Hearthstone Community – the assisted living apartment building, the skilled nursing […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock North pitcher Kylee Nicholson kept Marengo’s offense from having a big lead, coupled with stellar defense behind her in the circle, and the team came […]
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Daniel French, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Michael and Wendy French. His teacher said, “Dan represents the very best of what we hope […]
Baseball April 27 – Woodstock (6-6) fell to Johnsburg (12-6) 10-2. April 28 – Marian (1-13) defeated St. Edward (1-13) 9-2. April 29 – Marian (2-13) beat St. Edward (1-14) […]
Alek Jasovic, a sophomore at Marian Central Catholic High School, received an Outstanding Academic Improvement award this month for his religion class, and he is the recipient of the St. […]
By Janet Dovidionews@thewoodstockindependent.com Several local Scout troops and packs participated in the Scouting for America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) “Scouting for Food” campaign in early March. This annual community […]
Apple Creek Food Forest open house scheduled for May 9 By Ruth Raubertas news@thewoodstockindependent.com A family-friendly open house, “Celebrating Mother Nature,” will be conducted from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, […]
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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.