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Knitters lack name, but know their purpose

One very active outreach ministry at First Presbyterian Church combines talents, ideas, information, and fellowship.In 2010 congregation member Kay Darby and the late Judy Haimbaugh read an article about “prayer […]

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Community Briefs: Barndance a success (again); Walk on the Wild Side; Senior living tips; document destruction

Barndance 2022 declared ‘very successful’ fundraiserOrganizers of the 22nd annual Gavers Barndance say the July 16 event was “very successful.”An email last week to volunteers reported the evening in Emricson […]

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We catch up with the kudos for summer in Woodstock

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 […]

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Celebrated history: After 175 years, First Presbyterian Church plans to keep growing

By Lydia LaGuenews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen a 175-year anniversary comes along, it’s worth taking a deeper look.First Presbyterian Church, while having moved locations over the years, has a loyal following, with some members […]

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News Briefs

Rep. Underwood to host town hall Aug. 9 at MCCCongresswoman Lauren Underwood will have an in-person town hall Monday, Aug. 9, in McHenry County.The 90-minute event will begin at 4:30 […]

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Vaccinate, celebrate, summate

By Cheryl WormleyWeekly new COVID-19 cases in McHenry County were five times higher last week than the last week of June. Five weeks ago our county had just 19 new […]

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‘Inspiring resilience’: After a year of improvising, Woodstock churches returning to a post-pandemic normal

After a year of improvising, Woodstock churches returning to a post-pandemic normalWoodstock church ministers and priests have used identical words to describe their congregations as they return to in-person church […]

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