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Fire service milestones to be celebrated at Sept. 9 open house: Fire department founded 150 years ago, after devastating downtown blazes

August 29, 2023

By Morgen Neuhauser news@the woodstockindependent.com  The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District has been doing a lot less fire and a lot more rescue in recent years. Despite an increased call volume overall, statistics show fire calls are still a small part of district activity, a trend that has been consistent for years. That’s far different from the […]

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Fire/Rescue District organizational chart changes with training officer position restored

August 29, 2023

Approval to restore the position of director of training is the latest move in the four-year strategic plan of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District. The WFRD Board of Trustees last week approved a change in the district’s organizational chart to add a fourth battalion chief. According to Chief Brendan Parker, a battalion chief will be assigned […]

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Police take flight: Remote-controlled drones the eyes, ears, voice, hands of officers in hazardous situations

August 8, 2023

By Eileen Millard news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Police are close to putting an eye (or two) in the sky – and maybe one under a chair. Woodstock’s city budget this year includes $40,000 for a new police department drone program that includes one outdoor drone, one indoor drone, and expenses for training and certification. Lower-than-expected cost for […]

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Police ‘outpaced by the bad guys’ in scam cases

July 25, 2023

By Morgen Neuhauser news@the woodstockindependent.com Scam artists recently convinced a 77-year-old woman from Woodstock to send a $40 gift card to country music star George Straight. As soon as she sent that money, the scammers asked her to send $3,500 in gift cards, promising her a personal meeting with the singer. Instead, she called the […]

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Community Briefs: National Night Out … Fire/Rescue District budget … water restricted

July 18, 2023

City police will observe National Night Out Aug. 1 Free swimming, pizza, and soda will be part of the Woodstock Police Department’s National Night Out observance at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Woodstock Water Works. The event is designed to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense […]

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Woodstock Police drone program getting ready to fly

July 18, 2023

By Eileen Millard news@the woodstockindependent.com After training is completed this summer, the Woodstock Police Department will have a new tool to improve response to events like lost persons, search and rescue, vehicle crash scenes, active crime scenes, and situational awareness at public events: aerial drone. The departments 2023-24 budget includes $40,000 for the city’s first […]

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