Woodstock North celebrates success

WOODSTOCK – A throng of parents and friends of newly minted Woodstock North High School graduates moved slowly through a tightly packed hallway Saturday night.And up came a hand, gently patting Bob Zieman on the left shoulder.“I’m proud of your kids, and I’m proud of you and Patty,” said Jim Block o ... Read More ť

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