Each year, after Woodstock resident Diane Brokaw raises money through Stuff the Stocking for Zach, she uses some of the funds to surprise strangers in local grocery stores and pharmacies […]
MCRide expanding hours for Dial-A-Ride program Hours will change for the MCRide dial-a-ride services through 2023. Starting Jan. 1, MCRide will be available from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. […]
New future means not doing things the same old way Woodstock is an amazing place to live and has had forward-thinking leadership for many years. It’s wonderful to have the […]
My son, Zach Brokaw, had a mission in life … to make the world a kinder place. Sadly, in June 2015, at age 20, he died in an automobile accident […]
Surprises on Valentine’s Day weekend astonish, delight local residents
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.
