Greenwood Elementary School Student Austin Wall
January 3, 2025
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Nick Schmid is the son of Todd and Lynn Schmid. His teacher said, “Nick has always been extremely dedicated to his studies. He is […]
TWI features local youth, high school, college, and community sports coverage By Sandy Kucharski with TWI file and courtesy photos sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com State sports (as reported in The Independent) The pinnacle […]
Diverse holiday movie season attracting more people to the movies By Paul Kranenburg news@thewoodstockindependent.com “Movie theaters are back,” declares Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson, and there’s no surer sign of […]
JANUARY As a new Congress was sworn in, Woodstock found itself in the 11th District, represented by veteran Democratic Congressman Bill Foster. For the previous decade, Woodstock was part of […]
At Cor Jesu, visitors are reminded of the reason for the season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Mission of Cor Jesu held its fourth annual Live Nativity and Bethlehem Market […]
Tell us, dear Santa, what’s in your bag for local businesses By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Peeking into Santa’s sack, we find a mixed bag at the end of 2024 […]
Woodstock, Marian Central and Woodstock North boys varsity basketball in action at area holiday tournaments.
Marian grad and his wife make up the duo Acoustic Truth By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School ’07 graduate Ryan Knott and his wife Sarah are on […]
Middle school students engage in friendly competition to be generous By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Creekside and Northwood Middle Schools competed in the annual Rotary Club of Woodstock’s Coin Wars from […]
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.