Junior Lexi Hansen is a two-year varsity player. She is an integral part of the 2022 Thunder volleyball team’s 13-1 record. Aside from being a leader on and […]
Abigail Shirley is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Colleen and Rob Shirley. Abby has been high honor roll for the passed three […]
The 2022 Annual Members Show of the Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois will be hosted by Artisans on Main in Woodstock. The show will run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 30 […]
Blue Streaks win rivalry game as former state champions look on Football fans from all over Woodstock came together last week to enjoy dinner and celebrate athletes from many different […]
Despite a common misperception that high schools push all students to aspire to a four-year college degree, training for technical and manufacturing careers is a big part of the curriculum. […]
Junior Woodstock North Maddie Mock has switched gears this year running in the front pack. The past two meets Maddie has finished as our number two varsity girl. She committed […]
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. […]
The ability to boot an accurate kick with a soccer ball or football is a valuable skill, so when a senior Thunder football captain suggested she take a shot at […]
While graduating from college is the end of the sports career for most athletes, it is not for Jake Fiorito. The former Clarke University pitcher is now getting paid to […]
Donors make Woodstock July 4 fireworks possible Woodstock’s Fourth of July Fireworks will light up the skies at dusk Monday, July 4, at Emricson Park. To park inside the park, […]
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