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‘God’s work. Our hands.’

Grace Lutheran Church members lend their hands to God’s work By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com  Since 2013, Woodstock’s Grace Lutheran Church members have celebrated an annual day of service for the […]

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‘I have always loved feeding people’

Cottage Food Laws allow home-based businesses to thrive By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Local entrepreneur Jen Cheski has been offering artisan breads out of her home throughout the summer – and […]

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Railfest to showcase local businesses

Annual model train event is rolling into town Oct. 12 and 13 By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com What started as a way to bring a little steam to the community through […]

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D-200 school board approves budget

Construction debt reduced to $91.2M By Caryl Dierksen news@thewoodstockindependent.com  The Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education unanimously approved the budget for the 2024-2025 school year at its Sept. 24 […]

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Here comes the sun – really!

Don’t be too concerned if you are confused about whether a solar farm is finally going to be built on about 7.4 acres of a 12-acre tract at the northwest […]

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Feedback leads to three-toter option

City hosts meetings on garbage contract changes, addresses feedback By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  The city held two meetings last week to go over upcoming changes in garbage collection for Woodstock […]

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Park in the Square decisions postponed 

Looking at 2025 as more time needed for public input and design By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com  Renovations and possible design changes for the Park in the Square have been put […]

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Taking care of his people, company

B & Z Electrical changes hands while continuing its legacy By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Independent Photo by Andrew RouseyJohn and Anita Barger stand in front of one of B […]

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Woodstock Art Fair on the Square

75 artists presented their works on the Square Sept. 21 and 22 in new art fair event Woodstock artist Rolley Bateman III talks with visitors to his booth at the […]

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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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