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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.