City Band concerts kick off with Willie on June 7Woodstock Willie, the furry mascot of the city’s Groundhog Day festivities in February, will find it warmer next month as he […]
February came in like a lion and, from all appearances, is going out like a lamb, despite conventional weather wisdom about that being the March meteorological pattern.But then, nothing makes […]
“I just wish Harold was still with us, to realize the impact he’s made on Woodstock,” said Bob Hudgins, locations manager for the movie “Groundhog Day,” filmed mostly in Woodstock […]
Do we get to pick, chose the laws we want to obey?So fortunate we are in McHenry County that we have not been added to the ranks of Uvalde, […]
Groundhog Days is here!With too many activities and events to cram into one day, the five-day celebration provides plenty of opportunities for the community to engage in as many activities […]
Lifelong Woodstock resident Angela Boe is putting her artistic flair on this year’s Groundhog Days.Having taught elementary art for 31 years in Crystal Lake School District 47, Boe retired in […]
New future means not doing things the same old wayWoodstock is an amazing place to live and has had forward-thinking leadership for many years. It’s wonderful to have the recommendations […]
When the filming cast and crew came to Woodstock 30 years ago, they changed the community forever.Now, the Groundhog Days Committee is working feverishly to pull off the city’s 30th […]
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.
