In case you missed it, here are some highlights of Oakdale news that occurred between Monday, Oct. 1, and Saturday, Oct. 6.

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• Carmike Cinemas acquired another cinema group. The transition will take place before the end of the year.
• What's selling on Craigslist in Oakdale?
• Washington County's Oakdale library branch will be open on Mondays starting in January.
• What should neighbor Pino's Italian Restaurant?
• Oakdale's 2012 Election Guide is up and running. Check it out.
• Peter F. Graske — former mayor of Oakdale — died of health-related issues on Sunday, Sept. 30.
• The Oakdale Fire Department will be hosting a special event on Monday, Oct. 8.
• The District 622 school board approved the 2012 proposed levy, which will be payable in 2013. The proposal is an increase from the previous year. 
• LaDonna E. Olson, known as a 32-year District 622 elementary educator, died on Monday.
• Can Oakdale Patch stump you? Here's a test to see how well you know Oakdale.
• Candidate profile: Duane E. Johnson is running for the state senator seat for District 43.
• Residents react to the first presidential debate. 
• Which apps are you using to help you teach your child at home?
• Patch political cartoons from Washington County resident Steve Brady.

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