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9/3/25 Student of the Week – Hannah Olsen

Hannah Olsen, a senior at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of Heidi and Chris Olsen. Her teacher said, “Hannah is one of the most remarkably determined students to have […]

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Blue Streaks 2-0 to start 2025 campaign

For the first time in many years the Woodstock Blue Streaks have opened the season with 2 consecutive wins. Week 1 saw a blow-out win against North Lawndale 46-6 and […]

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Boys golf splits program into two teams

By Sandy Kucharski sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com Independent photos by Andrew Rousey Woodstock Invitational renamed for former  golf coach, JC Wise The boys golf program in District 200 has been a co-op sport […]

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Following his heart

2013 Woodstock High School grad Ian Ordoñez is ordained to the priesthood By Tricia Carzoli news@thewoodstockindependent.com On Pentecost Sunday, St. Mary Catholic Church was completely dark with only the glow […]

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‘Worked hard and had fun’

Woodstock Blue Streaks girls soccer wins first-ever KRC championship By Juel Mecklenburgand Sandy Kucharski news@thewoodstockindependent After defeating Johnsburg 2-0 on April 23, members of the Woodstock High School girls soccer […]

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WHS junior earns Girl Scout Gold Award

By Janet Dovidio news@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock High School junior Beatrix Gambardella has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award. She will receive her Gold Award pin at the annual meeting in April […]

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‘A teddy bear with a heart of gold’

WHS Coach Jim Patton is remembered for inspiring athletes inside and out By Sandy Kucharski sandy@thewoodstockindependent.com The close of the 2024-25 wrestling season is a fitting time to remember and […]

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WHS senior Maeve Gross takes on the world

17-year-old will compete in Dublin next month at the Irish Dancing World Championship By Susan W. Murray news@thewoodstockindependent.com The only time that Maeve Gross wanted to quit Irish Dancing was […]

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