Public hearing on Centegra set for Oct. 2, city’s meetings begin Sept. 18 As a public hearing on cuts at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock moves forward, the city of Woodstock is pushing […]
After Centegra files application with state board, officials request public hearing The city of Woodstock has asked for a hearing on Centegra Health System’s plans to discontinue some services […]
As Centegra Health System moves forward with a plan to suspend inpatient care at its hospital in Woodstock, Mayor Brian Sager said the city is hopeful a full-service hospital will […]
A local distillery plans to add outdoor service and tastings to its offerings. Wondertucky Distillery & Bottling Co., 315 E. South St., will be allowed to host outdoor seating and […]
Following a public hearing on the matter, city officials differ on whether or not to implement a home-rule sales tax in Woodstock — and if so, how much the city […]
Woodstock’s Art Karagianis moved to his home on Mitchell Street 18 years ago. “In the first 17 years, I didn’t call the police once,” Karagianis said. “In the past year, […]
Centegra Health System’s decision to cut services at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock surprised and upset some local officials. “I am disappointed and dismayed by the decision to remove inpatient care from the […]
A building owner is one step closer to opening a banquet hall on Judd Street after the city of Woodstock rezoned his property, but some neighbors are worried about how […]
Two new members of the Woodstock City Council were sworn in and two incumbent city officials were re-installed during a brief ceremony May 2. Jim Prindiville and Gordie Tebo took […]
Social clubs and fraternal organizations won’t have to pay as much to host video gambling after the city of Woodstock lowered its fees. Class “C” liquor license-holders, made up of […]
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