By R.M. Brandsnews@thewoodstockindependent.com An overcast day did little to stop the infectious, joyful mood bursting from a bustling Woodstock Square on Sunday, June 14, for its annual PrideFest celebration. Dozens of vendors and a cluster of food trucks lined the Square to sell their wares to the hordes of people wearing their pride in various […]
Amid the epidemic of intolerance that has crept out of the nation’s capital the past few months and spread darkness to the political and social landscape of some states and localities around the nation, Woodstock stands as a beacon of light in accepting people who are sometimes shunned (or worse) for being “different.” Different race […]
The city has been filled with color this weekend as Woodstock came out to show its PRIDE and celebrate diversity with people who came out from far and near. Follow the gallery link below to enjoy some imagery from the weekend. 2025 Woodstock Pride
‘He who abides in love, abides in God, God in him’ I am a straight, white, long-term resident of Woodstock, and applaud your coverage of this year’s PrideFest. As I stood watching the parade line up, and talked to some of the participants, my eyes filled with tears. The St. Ann’s Episcopal Church (one of […]
By Julia Eastham news@the woodstockindependent.com The sky might have been gray Sunday morning, but Woodstock Square was filled with bright and vibrant colors as the city’s third annual PrideFest got underway. The crowd began to gather on the Square ahead of the official 11 a.m. start time; the Pride parade began at 11:20 a.m. and […]
Volunteer extraordinaire Jackie Speciale was most deservedly named Woman of the Year 2021 by Woodstock’s Professional & Business Women. Her many activities in Woodstock certainly are, as the club recognized, “committed to make our community a better place for all to live.” But her work with the American Red Cross has also contributed to disaster relief for […]
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