“We want our veterans to know that we are there for them,” American Legion Commander Louisett “Lou” Ness said. For the first time, the VFW and the American Legion teamed up to host a joint Veterans Day ceremony at the McHenry County Courthouse Administrative Building in Woodstock. The focus of the event was serving veterans […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the first time in the 102-year history of Woodstock American Legion Post 412, a woman will serve as post commander Commander Louisett “Lou” Ness began her term of duty July 24 at the monthly meeting held at the Dorr Township office. She had been chosen at the post’s May 22 meeting. […]
Volunteer extraordinaire Jackie Speciale was most deservedly named Woman of the Year 2021 by Woodstock’s Professional & Business Women. Her many activities in Woodstock certainly are, as the club recognized, “committed to make our community a better place for all to live.” But her work with the American Red Cross has also contributed to disaster relief for […]
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