Cause of November fatal fire still under investigation By Larry Loughnews@the woodstockindependent.com Nearly two months after a fire killed one person and displaced more than 30 people, its cause remains […]
Dordan welcomes the fourth generation, securing multi-generational growth Provided by Dordan Manufacturing Dordan Manufacturing, the 62-year-old custom thermoforming company, is welcoming the fourth generation of the Slavin family, positioning the […]
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.
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.
