Barndance 2022 declared ‘very successful’ fundraiser Organizers of the 22nd annual Gavers Barndance say the July 16 event was “very successful.” An email last week to volunteers reported the evening […]
The Woodstock Food Pantry has two new services – children’s diapers and extended hours. Current hours for clients are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. But […]
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 […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com When 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, […]
Rep. Underwood to host town hall Aug. 9 at MCC Congresswoman Lauren Underwood will have an in-person town hall Monday, Aug. 9, in McHenry County. The 90-minute event will begin […]
By Cheryl Wormley Weekly 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 […]
After a year of improvising, Woodstock churches returning to a post-pandemic normal Woodstock church ministers and priests have used identical words to describe their congregations as they return to in-person […]
Not only can you touch a truck, you can pet an animal. First Presbyterian Church and House of Blessing are combining to sponsor Touch-A-Truck and Petting Zoo from 10 a.m. […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
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