The city has been filled with color this weekend as Woodstock came out to show its PRIDE and celebrate diversity with people who came out from far and near. Follow the gallery link below to enjoy some imagery from the weekend. 2025 Woodstock Pride
The 2025 edition of the Melissa OLeary Memorial Run & Splash Bash was held Saturday May 24th and while the weather was a bit cooler than normal it was perfect for the runners that came out. A few intrepid spirits even braved the chilly air to take some time in the water during the free […]
The Rotary Club of Woodstock held its 5th annual charity raffle for a new Jeep Wrangler 4DR Sport, or 40,000 dollars cash, at Offsides Sports Bar & Grill Friday, May 23rd. In addition to the drawing for the Jeep, 4 winners of $500 dollars each were also drawn. The Rotary club sold 1000 tickets for […]
After a week long homecoming celebration, which included a return of the traditional “Powder Puff” flag football competition after a several years absence, the Woodstock Blue Streaks took the field against the Plano Reapers and delivered a 26 – 10 victory to deliver the perfect end to the Hollywood themed homecoming week.
The nonprofit Friends of the Old Courthouse encourages local residents to “Shower our Seniors With Love!” Residents of all ages can drop off cards with uplifting notes, as well as their drawings, at the dropbox on the east side of Woodstock City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun St. The gifts will be distributed 72 hours later […]
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