By TRICIA CARZOLI Independent photo by Tricia CarzoliWoodstock VFW Post 5040 Honor Guard’s Rifle Salute is fired at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the McHenry County Administration Building. Independent […]
New contract with waste hauler lowers toter charges for all households By Larry Loughlarry@the woodstockindependent.com All Woodstock households will see a lower monthly fee for mandatory trash toter service next […]
Local organization makes a difference in local veteran’s life By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com When U.S. Army veteran Tim Carner realized he wanted to become less reclusive and find a space […]
Groundhog PSI-clocross at Emricson Park this weekend.
Historical one-room schools – Part 3 of 3 By Caryl Dierksennews@thewoodstockindependent.com Many of the one-room schools were hardy, like the people who taught and learned in them. Today, more than […]
’Tis the season for moving and settling in By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com As soon as the news broke in August that the Squire on the Square would take over […]
Woodstock High School violinists to perform with The Piano Guys By Kevin Lyons district 200 Eight Woodstock High School orchestra students will perform Nov. 7 with an international touring act […]
By Caryl DierksenLarry@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock District 200 school board began its Oct. 22 meeting by recognizing the accomplishments of a student, a teacher, and an associate. Woodstock High School […]
WHS, WNHS instructor named Illinois’ French Teacher of the Year By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com District 200 teacher Andrea Isabelli has been honored by the American Association of Teachers of French […]
I am the product of a rural, one-room school. And I’m happy that I am. My education began in Sheridan No. 9 School, on the corner of my family’s farm […]
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.
