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Seven Marian students Illinois State Scholars

Seven students from the graduating class of 2026 at Marian Central Catholic High School have been designated as 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars, School Curriculum Director Debra Cunico announced. They are […]

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WHS orchestra, choir up for the challenge

By Janet Dovidio NEWS@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Woodstock High School orchestra director Lyndra Tingley and choir director Brian Jozwiak have scheduled a challenging and unique performance by their instrumentalists and vocalists. “Our combined […]

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Multi-sport athletes join Marian’s Hall of Fame

Marian Central Catholic High School inducts new members of its Hall of Fame at a school ceremony By Steve Peterson news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Last month, Marian Central Catholic High School inducted outstanding […]

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Local woman named a Nexstar ‘remarkable woman’

By Tricia Carzoli news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Five years ago, Woodstock High School graduate Kellyn VandeWalker’s life changed. Three years later, she was on a mission to change the world. Today, she has […]

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‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to open at Opera House Feb. 20

By Eileen Millard news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com There won’t be actual rain falling on the Woodstock Opera House stage when Theatre 121’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain” opens on Feb. 20, but […]

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‘It’s a sweet little murder mystery’

WNHS brings back a crowd favorite, ‘And Then There Were None’ By Eileen Millard news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com If you’re looking for a fun night at the theater this weekend, Woodstock North High […]

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And … cut. That wraps up Groundhog Days 2026

By Tricia Carzoli news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com With the dust of Groundhog Days having settled, the memories are fresh. One highlight of the festival was Woodstock Mayor Mike Turner handing over the key […]

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‘Becoming the March family’

WHS Theatre to stage ‘Little Women’ Feb. 6-8 BySusan W. Murray NEWS@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com “Little Women” director Billy Seger describes Woodstock High School’s spring musical as “a simple story of a family […]

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‘The soundtrack of our lives’

Rob Garrett to bring Neil Diamond show to Opera House for performance on March 7 By Susan W. Murray news@springgreen-pigeon-339172.hostingersite.com Neil Diamond is having a moment. That might come as […]

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54 D-200 students named Illinois State Scholars

District 200 Fifty-four students in the Woodstock and Woodstock North High School graduating classes of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars for the 2025-26 school year.  The Illinois […]

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