Bronze vases stolen at McHenry County Memorial Park By Tricia Carzolinews@the woodstockindependent.com Independent photos by Tricia CarzoliFlowers adorn the grave of a lost loved one in a bronze vase at […]
Bill Lyford marks 100th birthday with party and special guests By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock resident William “Bill” Lyford celebrated his 100th birthday on August 29 as more than 80 […]
By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The Friends of the Opera House co-sponsored Leslie Goddard’s Lucille Ball historical presentation at the Stage Left Café that was provided at no cost for 50 […]
By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Because Dan Annen, the owner of the recently opened Pop-a-doodle-doo – a gourmet popcorn and shake shop at 201 Main St – loves popcorn, he […]
Full-length feature “Beyond Belief” to begin filming in October By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock is not Hollywood – not quite yet. But after hosting filming for a scene from […]
Mexican Independence Day comes to the Woodstock Square on September 15 By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com Hispanic Connections’ Mexican Independence Day celebration returns for its eighth year on Sunday – four […]
Experts say start with your insurance company By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com August 27 brought a hailstorm to the Woodstock area, but it also brought a storm of phone calls, in-person […]
Council okays special use permit for dispensary in former Burger King By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com The Woodstock City Council unanimously approved a special use permit at the Sept. 3 meeting […]
Anyone doing business in Woodstock must register with the city by October 1 By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com Under the city of Woodstock’s new business registration program, anyone doing business […]
Historic Preservation Commission greenlights landmark status for Dairy Queen By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com “When you get to the Dairy Queen, take a right . . .” “When you get […]
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.
