Golf unites the Jackson family over three generations By Sandy Kucharskisandy@thewoodstockindependent.com It takes work to keep a big family together, especially as the years go by and new generations become […]
By Lou Ness — Guest Columnist On June 28th, 1969, the New York City gay community said, “Enough.” A routine raid on the gay bar called the Stonewall Inn triggered […]
Stage Left pauses popular karaoke night to host singing competition By Amanda Burrnews@thewoodstockindependent.com While the Woodstock Opera House temporarily closes its doors to begin its renovations, the adjoining Stage Left […]
Having a community that works for its residents doesn’t happen accidentally. While some say that Woodstock has an overabundance of plans in the works at any given time, the granddaddy […]
Read Between the Lynes hosts popular summertime game on the Square By Tricia Carzolinews@thewoodstockindependent.com “The best part is watching the joy this brings to other people,” Read Between the Lynes […]
Independent PHOTO by Ken FarverRiders, walkers, and supporters gather around the Square for instructions and spoken word prior to the Ride/Walk to Leave a Light On June 14. The event […]
By Caryl Dierksennews@the woodstockindependent.com D-200 School Board reconsiders proposed purchase after discussion More than 20 transportation workers attended the June 18 meeting of the Woodstock School District 200 Board of […]
Grateful PrideFest supporters pack council chamber at June 18 meeting By Eileen Millardnews@the woodstockindependent.com It took close to an hour for supporters of the 2024 PrideFest event to thank the […]
Marian’s U.S. Baseball Summer Camp makes skill improvements fun By Amanda Burrnews@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central Catholic High School is hosting their annual U.S. Baseball Summer Camp, something they have done for […]
By Dan Chamness Thor Paglialong, a Woodstock resident and Marian Central Catholic graduate, had the type of college football career most athletes can only dream of. The recent United States […]
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.
