By Eileen Millardnews@thewoodstockindependent.comWhen author Mark Hutson came across a military service flag years ago at a farm auction in Union, Ill., he started on a journey that would lead him […]
Christie mystery on stage after three-year delayThree years later … Theatre 121’s “Murder on the Orient Express” is scheduled for seven performances this month at the Woodstock Opera House.Shows are […]
Television’s latest loving embrace of Woodstock has come in the form of “John McGivern’s Main Streets” exploration of Woodstock.The destination travel show, a feature of PBS Wisconsin, had the “world […]
Did your reading list in school include such classics as Orwell’s “1984,” “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, or “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger?Later, you might […]
State research grant will assess Woodstock arts needs, aid planWoodstock will use a $75,000 research and planning grant in preparing a plan to further develop the local arts community as […]
Lashawn Hayes is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is the son of Amanta Rlvera. Lashawn has been in student council along with Woodstock North Real Teal. In […]
Eva Rizzo is a senior at Woodstock High School. She is the daughter of Maryann Rizzo and Richard Rizzo. Eva has been an honor roll student throughout middle and high […]
Local police holiday traffic enforcement already underwayStopping impaired driving is the goal of special traffic enforcement that is underway through Labor Day weekend.The Woodstock Police Department is partnering with the […]
Walking race Sept. 10 will benefit Opera HouseOnly 30 teams of two to six members each will be allowed for The Amazing Woodstock Race, a fundraiser for Friends of the […]
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Jodie Winkelman is the daughter of Kelly and Benjamin Winkelman, Woodstock. Jodie has been on high honor roll for three years and is a member […]
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