The Petrik family lives ‘The Nutcracker’ during holiday season By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com The holidays are usually associated with a full schedule of school, work, shopping, parties, family gatherings, and […]
By Tricia CarzoliNews@the woodstockindependent.com This holiday season, history will be made at the Woodstock Opera House. Judith Svalander Dance Theatre –the resident dance company of the Woodstock Opera House – […]
Staff Report news@thewoodstockindependent.com More than 100 local dancers and actors will be joined by a guest artist in 10 performances starting this weekend of “The Nutcracker Ballet 2023” at the […]
By Lydia LaGue news@thewoodstockindependent.com Spring is a time for new beginnings, and with it brings opportunities for new expressions. The Woodstock Opera House will showcase Judith Svalander School of Ballet’s […]
A lot can change in a half century, but for Woodstock resident Judith Svalander, a lot can stay the same. Svalander, born in Woodstock and raised in McHenry County, grew […]
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.
