The Mobil gas station pictured in the Feb. 15 issue of The Woodstock Independent is at 135 Washington St., current home of Napoli Pizza. The Mobil station moved to 315 N. Madison St. in 1982. In 1985, A Little Pizza Heaven, formerly located at 100 Cass St., took over the location. Owners Roger and Jenny […]
Since Shaun and Brigitte Baker closed April 7 on the purchase of Dusty’s Pizza, they have spent long days at the restaurant at 7613 Howe Road in Wonder Lake. Occasionally, a car pulls into the parking lot and a head pokes through the front door, momentarily halting the cleaning and painting. “Hi,” one visitor said […]
Napoli gets contract for concessions at city pool Napoli Pizza will pay the city of Woodstock $3,800 a year under a new three-year contract approved by the City Council to operate concessions at Woodstock Water Works. The city also will receive 20 percent of alcohol sales during special events at the city pool. At its […]
As any old house owner knows, remodeling can entail unpleasant surprises, delays, cost overruns, frustration, or headaches – and sometimes all of them. But remodeling also sends a signal of hope – that those undertaking the makeover have resolved to go on in a new and better way. After more than a year of discouraging […]
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.
