In 490 B.C., according to legend, the Greek messenger Pheidippides ran 26 miles from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, proclaimed “Victory!” against the Persians, and died on the spot. With luck, there won’t be any similar tragedies this coming weekend when D.C. Cobb’s hosts Woodstock’s own 0.26-mile “micro marathon” on the Square. Bar owner […]
Local businesses have long partnered with Christmas Clearing House by providing places for volunteers to collect donations. This year, they’re helping out in a new way, selling products to benefit the holiday charity. Public House of Woodstock, 101 N. Johnson St., Rendezvous Bistro, 2400 Lake Shore Drive and D.C. Cobb’s, 226 Main St., will have […]
Concertgoers intrigued by the celebrity will be pleasantly surprised by the talented group of musicians that will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., when Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band take the stage. It’s no surprise that Ben Daniels, son of actor Jeff Daniels […]
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