Graduations are coming up, and The Woodstock Independent is ready to celebrate!
Every year, we put together, not one, but THREE special sections featuring our local graduating seniors from Woodstock High School, Woodstock North High School, and Marian Central Catholic High School.
For three consecutive weeks beginning May 29, we will honor our graduates -- and YOU can celebrate with us by sponsoring an advertisement or running a personal shout-out to let someone know how proud you are of them.
Contact Jill Flores today -- [email protected] or 815-701-9258!
*Several Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 students were taken outside to view a twice-in-a-lifetime eclipse opportunity.
*WHS science teacher Nick Aiello viewed the eclipse as an opportunity to allow his students to see first-hand what they learn in the classroom by taking them outside with glasses provided by the district. He said many of them remembered the 2017 eclipse and were excited to see it again.
*WHS science teacher Jake Porter experienced a total eclipse in 2017 and flew over 1,000 miles to view the total eclipse for the maximum amount of time explaining that being in the path of totality is, “up to a million times cooler,” than what was experienced here.
*Woodstock resident and professor of astronomy John Carzoli traveled to Southern Illinois to view and photograph the eclipse.
Read the full story here: https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2024/04/natures-hole-in-one-woodstock-residents-celebrate-the-solar-eclipse-near-and-far/
*Independent Photo of Dean Street Elementary School students by Ken Farver
The Woodstock Public Library has room for new tunes.
With a generous donation of a turntable and headphone set from the Friends of the Woodstock Public Library, patrons now can
• listen to records in the Listening Room,
• bring in their own records to play,
• have access to the record cleaning kit at the reference desk, and
• enjoy a cozy nook with comfortable chairs tucked away at the end of the fiction book section.
The library soon will be adding a circulating collection of records available for patrons to check out and listen to on their own record players.
READ the FULL STORY HERE: https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2024/04/its-a-perfect-place-to-sit-and-relax/
And don't miss other important stories found at: https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/
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St. Mary Catholic School - Woodstock marked World Down Syndrome Day with a landmark moment – the Old Courthouse Center to be exact.
• Addi Shug, seventh grade, appealed to Mike Turner - Mayor, City of Woodstock, Illinois to turn the lights blue and gold on March 21 – World Down Syndrome Day.
• At 7:15 p.m. The Old Courthouse Center was alight – along with the Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, and many landmarks across the world to champion the, “rights, inclusion, and wellbeing of people with Down syndrome,” according to Down Syndrome International.
• St. Mary crazy socks sale supported GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
• Saint Mary seventh-grade student Rory Pivnicka, who has Down syndrome and has been at Saint Mary since kindergarten, has, “taught students about acceptance, perseverance through challenges, and coming together as a class to support one another,” Principal Hillary Russell said.
• Fundraising efforts through Molding Outstanding Students Amid Inclusive Classrooms has helped provide classroom aides, resource teachers, and professional development to support children with learning disabilities, developmental delays, social and emotional challenges and needs, and gifted abilities.
• “We can welcome all who want a Catholic education for their children, regardless of ability,” Russell said.
Please read the full story written by Sue Murray and photographs by Ken Farver by clicking the link below.
https://www.thewoodstockindependent.com/2024/04/lights-of-compassion-and-patience/
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Groundhog Day is here – again!
Just like Phil Connors, our intrepid Independent team will be out covering all the groundhog happenings from Thursday through Sunday. Woodstock Willie will be making his prediction alongside WGN-TV’s Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling, The Woodstock Groundhog Days Committee , our valued local community, and visitors from all over the county and the world on Friday morning, but themed events will take place through Sunday.
In honor of Groundhog Day, The Woodstock Independent is making its 2023 limited edition glass ornament available for purchase this weekend.
The iconic The Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast played a role of its own in the Groundhog Day movie. RW Graphix designed the ornament to let the light shine through the Cherry Tree Inn –making it the perfect addition to a window or home – especially if #WoodstockWillie predicts an early spring!
Find the limited edition suncatcher all week long at The Thoughtfulness Shop, 104 Cass St.
You can relive the magic of Groundhog Day … over and over and over again … all year long!
Today is #SmallBusinessSaturday!
Grab your limited-edition, glass ornament today for $19.99 at The Thoughtfulness Shop -- 104 Cass Street.
As one of Woodstock’s countless small businesses, The Woodstock Independent values the many businesses who advertise and partner with us.
This year, our commemorative 2023 glass ornament features Woodstock's own The Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast . Owner Lori works hard to collaborate with local businesses, and The Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast is featured in 2023’s holiday movie – #reportingforchristmas – produced by Very Merry Entertainment and is available for intimate gatherings, overnight getaways, small weddings and events, and more.
The ornament was created by one of our staff members, produced by R.W. Graphix, and will be sold at The Thoughtfulness Shop and The Woodstock Independent. We value small businesses and look forward to continuing to be your No. 1 source for news and information.
#ShopLocal #SupportLocal #WoodstockIllinois
Heart of Woodstock
Introducing The Heart of Woodstock, a new feature page in our newspaper! In order to make this our best feature yet, please send your photos that capture the heart and spirit of Woodstock. They can be proposal photos on the Woodstock Square Historic District, children ice skating, pets, Groundhog Day, charity events, and more. Please include captions and a contact phone number and email them to [email protected]! We are looking forward to seeing your best snapshots!
We are live at the third and final Heal Woodstock's Healthcare meeting hosted by the city.
We are live at the second of three Heal Woodstock's Healthcare forums hosted by the City of Woodstock.
We are live at the Woodstock City Council/Mayoral candidate forum.
We are live at the District 200 candidate forum
And your Woodstock Independent reporter "on the street" Sandy Kucharski with an important weather announcement:
Chasin Mason is performing a free show right now at Emricson Park for Summer in the Park until 11 pm. Stop by!
Thank you to the hardworking people who help keep our streets safe and our Square clear!
It's an absolutely amazing day on the square today! Neal Brown, Gary Plazyk & Amy Beth AKA "The Kishwaukee Ramblers" entertain shoppers at Woodstock's Farmers Market."
2010 WHS Homecoming Parade (1)
Raw footage from the WHS Homecoming parade. Video courtesy of Steve Firak of Ahoj Productions.
