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 […]
State research grant will assess Woodstock arts needs, aid plan Woodstock will use a $75,000 research and planning grant in preparing a plan to further develop the local arts community […]
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. […]
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 […]
Local police holiday traffic enforcement already underway Stopping impaired driving is the goal of special traffic enforcement that is underway through Labor Day weekend. The Woodstock Police Department is partnering […]
Walking race Sept. 10 will benefit Opera House Only 30 teams of two to six members each will be allowed for The Amazing Woodstock Race, a fundraiser for Friends of […]
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 […]
David Peters, son of David and Sara Peters, is a senior at Woodstock North High School. He is active in sports at North, playing football and wrestling. Outside of […]
Cassandra Goudreau, a junior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Melissa and William Goudreau. Her past scholastic achievements include making high honor rolls, being an active member […]
Marian Central Catholic High School senior Aiden Tinkham is the son of Cathy and John Tinkham, Crystal Lake. Starting out on honor roll as a freshman and sophomore, Aiden […]
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