Rest assured, dear readers. The Independent’s editor has maintained his mental faculties … so far. During a recent annual exam, the medical folks decided it was finally time they tested my cognitive abilities. Not sure why. I showed up on time and was fully dressed. But I always enjoyed a pop quiz. The nurse said […]
One year after lifting the lid on video gambling permits in Woodstock, the city has not been swamped with requests. But a few more local businesses are offering gambling terminals than would have been allowed before the City Council eliminated the limit of 25 in July 2021. Since 2017, Woodstock ordinance had limited the number […]
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.
