“I just wish Harold was still with us, to realize the impact he’s made on Woodstock,” said Bob Hudgins, locations manager for the movie “Groundhog Day,” filmed mostly in Woodstock […]
While much of the rest of the world might have seemed oblivious to the meaning of Feb. 2 and the 1993 movie that gave the national observance special meaning for […]
Groundhog Days is here! With too many activities and events to cram into one day, the five-day celebration provides plenty of opportunities for the community to engage in as many […]
“OK, campers, rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties ’cause it’s cooooold out there today!” At 7 a.m. Thursday, an air temperature in single digits is expected to greet […]
Lifelong Woodstock resident Angela Boe is putting her artistic flair on this year’s Groundhog Days.Having taught elementary art for 31 years in Crystal Lake School District 47, Boe retired in […]
As the community gets ready for Feb. 2, the Groundhog Days Committee has been preparing for months to ensure a seamless, coordinated event that spills into all aspects of Woodstock. […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com Students in Woodstock School District 200 are getting into the Groundhog Day mood. Third-graders will participate again this year in a coloring contest (look for the winners […]
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.
