Local organization makes a difference in local veteran’s life By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com When U.S. Army veteran Tim Carner realized he wanted to become less reclusive and find a space he felt he belonged, he ended up at Operation Wild Horse in Bull Valley. “I drove past the sign every time I went to the […]
Woodstock’s annual Memorial Day observance will be back this year, with a ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. May 31 in the Park in the Square. The much-anticipated parade will follow. The ceremony, honoring servicemen and women who died while on active duty, will include keynote speakers, Mayor Mike Turner, Miss Woodstock and Little Miss Woodstock, […]
The Woodstock Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5040 has found ways to carry out several of its annual activities during the pandemic. Essay scholarship writing competitions for area students took place last fall during virtual learning. The middle school competition, called Patriot’s Pen, carried the theme “What is Patriotism to Me?” Northwood Middle School […]
Woodstock resident Chris Gehrke, current president of VFW Woodstock Auxiliary 5040, is celebrating 50 years of involvement and dedication to the group. “During my many years as a member of the Woodstock VFW Auxiliary, I have made many friends, and I enjoy helping others,” Gehrke said. “I have also made friends from posts and auxiliaries […]
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.
