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WFRD contains fire at Vorteq Coil Finishers

Alex Vucah On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:40 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to Vorteq Coil Finishers, located at 15920 Nelson Road in unincorporated Woodstock, for a […]

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SOAR@Dorr fitness classes get results

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Many Woodstock seniors participate in a variety of activities and classes offered by the programs at SOAR@Dorr senior center. Three seniors have enjoyed incredible results after […]

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Newly named Retailer of the Year

Isabel’s Family Restaurant puts the emphasis on ‘family’ By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com “A beloved dining destination in Woodstock … with a reputation for great food and community giving.” That is […]

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‘The power of storytelling’

Tribune News Service columnist Heidi Stevens to speak at Opera House By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Heidi Stevens has been a columnist for the Chicago Tribune since 1998, perhaps best known […]

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Wonder of wonders

When I retired 16 months ago, my husband, Jim, gently suggested I consider gathering my columns about family into a book. I didn’t take to the idea at first, but […]

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New owners at Oney’s; cannabis store Terrabis opens; people on the move By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com While most weeks The Woodstock Independent concentrates on a single business story, there’s […]

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Larry Lough

Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.

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Janet Dovidio

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

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

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