During the Memorial Day ceremony on the Woodstock Square, a vintage World War II trainer flew overhead, circling twice and spewing show smoke from its exhaust in a poignant display […]
For some, Memorial Day recollects the deep loss endured by those who have stood beside their brothers and sisters who were lost in combat as well as stateside. For others, […]
Staff Report news@the woodstockindependent.com Woodstock’s Memorial Day program has been organized by VFW Post 5040 Auxiliary President Chris Gehrke. • Ceremony at the bandstand in the Park in the Square […]
Local Medal of Honor recipient’s uniform among Woodstock display
Woodstock’s annual Memorial Day observance will be back this year, with a ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. May 31 in the Park in the Square. The much-anticipated parade will follow. […]
Local vets need help to connect with families of the fallen
Veteran-designed trailer honors fallen U.S. heroes
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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