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Showstopper best of the ‘breads: Old Courthouse Center displays gingerbread contest creations

November 28, 2023

Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Five gingerbread creations were honored this past weekend in the seventh annual Gingerbread House contest sponsored by Friends of the Old Courthouse. Winners were: • Most Beautiful, “Merry Christmas From City Hall” by Allison Steiger • Most Creative, “The Woodstock Square” by The Gingeneers • Most Delicious, “Sugar Sparkle Stable” by Denice […]

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Do you have something to contribute to the Old Courthouse history book?

August 14, 2023

Friends of the Old Courthouse Following the success of the Week in the Life of McHenry County photo book, the Friends of the Old Courthouse board is working on its next publishing project. The focus of the pictorial book will be the history of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House, now known as the Old […]

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That’s what Friends are for: Volunteer groups provide support, funding for historic city buildings

January 10, 2023

Songwriter Randy Newman composed a heartwarming song for the movie “Toy Story” titled “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.” Woodstock is blessed with several major “friends” who have worked long and hard to preserve and maintain the city’s history and legacy. Friends of the Old Courthouse was founded in 2015 by Woodstock resident Sue Stelford […]

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Farmers market prepares for winter; BBQ King opens; candidate open house Oct. 8; tour of Old Courthouse/Sheriff’s House

September 27, 2022

Farmers market hours now into fall, planning for winter Get the fresh sweet corn and just-picked tomatoes while you can. Woodstock Farmers Market has its final Tuesday market of the season this week, and applications are being taken for the winter market starting Oct. 29. The Saturday market will be open 8 a.m. to 1 […]

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Arts Briefs: Amazing Woodstock Race; ‘Creepy Tales’ author; Truck Off

August 23, 2022

Walking race Sept. 10  will benefit Opera House Only 30 teams of two to six members each will be allowed for The Amazing Woodstock Race, a fundraiser for Friends of the Opera House and Friend of the Old Courthouse, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, starting with check-in at 12:45 p.m. at the Woodstock VFW. […]

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Here’s your chance to get a good look inside this project

April 25, 2022

People who have questions or concerns about the ongoing Old Courthouse project probably should take a look inside and hear the story of the 1857 building – its past and future – during tours offered this coming Saturday by Friends of the Old Courthouse. Interior demolition is nearly complete to clear the way for renovations […]

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Friends of the Old Courthouse Supports Seniors and #Woodstock4All

May 7, 2020

The nonprofit Friends of the Old Courthouse encourages local residents to “Shower our Seniors With Love!” Residents of all ages can drop off cards with uplifting notes, as well as their drawings, at the dropbox on the east side of Woodstock City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun St. The gifts will be distributed 72 hours later […]

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Dancing for Dollars

September 11, 2019

Old Courthouse restoration to benefit from Sept. 21 fundraiser

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