Marian Central Catholic High School senior Mary Kate Hernon has been a driving force for the Hurricanes’ volleyball team this season, leading them all the way to the sectional finals. […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Three varsity seniors reflect on their high school football careers One athlete from Marian Central Catholic High School, Woodstock High School, and Woodstock North each recently […]
Madelyn Kirchner, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the daughter of Megan and Matthew Kirchner. Her teacher said, “Maddie is an exceptional young woman whose work ethic, […]
For Marian students, love overshadows greed in ‘The Curious Savage’ By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com In a world where people often sense a loss of compassion and respect, Marian Central Catholic […]
Marian takes Class 1A regional championshipBy Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com Marian Central’s volleyball team concluded its best week of the season with a Class 1A regional championship. The Hurricanes outlasted Christian […]
Logan Cross, a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School, is the son of Kari and Justin Cross. His teacher said “It has been a pleasure watching Logan grow from […]
Eddie Kowalczyk, a junior at Marian Central Catholic High School, kicked off the 2025 football season in impressive fashion. In the first five weeks, Eddie has racked up 500 rushing […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com The finale of the regular season went to the Thunder with a 49-0 domination of the Blue Streaks in the Crosstown Challenge. WNHS senior fullback Dave […]
By Steve Peterson news@thewoodstockindependent.com For the third straight season, Marian Central’s girls tennis team is heading to the IHSA Class 1A State Finals. The Hurricanes came home with the first-place […]
by TRICIA CARZOLI Marian Hurricane football took down St. Ed’s last night on Senior Night, winning 44-8. In a one-sided game, Marian led with a touchdown, and ended their last […]
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.
