Staff Reportnews@thewoodstockindependent.comFor the first time in the 102-year history of Woodstock American Legion Post 412, a woman will serve as post commanderCommander Louisett “Lou” Ness began her term of duty […]
One of the things I most admired about Queen Elizabeth was her ability to remain neutral on matters of state. This doesn’t mean she had no influence on outcomes. She […]
“I was shocked!”That was how Democrat Louisett “Lou” Ness described her reaction to winning a seat on the McHenry County Board in the Nov. 8 election.The Woodstock resident had not […]
In the early morning hours of Oct. 28, the violent, ugly threats of the past few years targeting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi grew feet, grabbed a hammer, walked through the […]
By Lou NessLiberty. Freedom. Rights. Today, we toss these words around like so much confetti at a New Year’s Eve celebration. Suddenly after the 2020 election, COVID mandates, rising gun […]
By Lou NessOn his knees, sweeping debris into a garbage bag, New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim could simply not bear the [Capitol] rotunda looking like an abandoned parking lot, so […]
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