Monday, May 6, 2013
Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch April 7-12. Click on the headline to read the full article. Stillwater Couple Arrested on Suspicion of Felony Assault of a Baby Two Stillwater residents were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony assault of an 8-month old baby. The case remains under investigation. UPDATE: Washington County Commander in 'Good Condition' after being Shot by Hunter Jerry Cusick, 53, of Stillwater, was shot by a turkey hunter while he was scouting a hunting area in the Town of Somerset early Tuesday morning. The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the incident Stillwater Prison Guard Charged With Intent to Deal Cocaine A 20-…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch April 28 through May 4. Click on the headline to read the full article. Tran Found Incompetent to Stand Trial in Fatal Child Shooting Case The man accused of killing 9-year-old Devin Aryal in a February shooting has been found incompetent to stand trial. Transfiguration Students’ Posters Win Spots in National Online-Safety Calendar The girls—Madeline Sevigny and Amy Vievering—were recognized during an assembly Friday at the Oakdale school. Oakdale Fire Blotter: April 20-26 The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week. Mark Mauer on KARE 11: 'I Brought This Upon Myself' "I didn't kill anybody. …
Friday, April 26, 2013
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Below is a collection of stories from east metro Patch sites: Oakdale, Woodbury, Stillwater and Hudson. In Woodbury, Down Goes the Dome The city held a dome-deflation ceremony Monday afternoon, marking a major step toward a $21.8 million expansion project. Chuck E. Cheese Plans to Come to Woodbury It’s part of the next wave of development at the Commerce Hill site, near the Woodbury SuperTarget. Starbucks Plans, Dickey’s Fire, Library vs. Jail Bookings: Editor’s Notebook Here are a few items that came across editor Kris Janisch’s desk lately. MnDOT Announces Lane Closures for I-94 The work is set to begin May 1. New Principal on Deck for Skyview Elementary in Oakdale Current Principal Carol Erickson is retiring. New Oakdale Preschool …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
The weekly listing of police and fire stories from Washington County.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Woodbury Patch, Stillwater Patch and Oakdale Patch from April 15-20. Click on the headline to read the full article. Pizza Price Makes It Rain, Watch Punched Off, Boy Slapped: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from April 2-8. Updated: Woodbury Man Dies Following Car Crash Colin K. Geraghty died following the Saturday crash on Interstate 494. Woodbury Runners at Boston Marathon, Scene of Explosions Two explosions rocked the race’s finish line Monday. (Scroll below the Storify post to see names of the Woodbury runners.) Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornado Drill is Thursday, April 18 Since 2000, natural disasters have claimed the lives …
Saturday, April 20, 2013
The news of the week from east metro Patch sites.
Dibbo's Building Sold, Craft Beer Pub Renovations Underway The sale of the Dibbo's building to Last Man Standing LLC was finalized on April 9. Developers hope to open new craft beer pub in June. Peg Shoemaker Appointed New Hudson High School Principal Shoemaker is currently the principal at Willow River Elementary School. A process to select the next Willow River principal is currently being developed. The position will be posted and advertised this week. Update: Gathering Raises $2,000 for Boston Marathon Bombing Victim Local businessman and philanthropist Paul Rode hopes to raise thousands of dollars for the family of Krystle Campbell, a 29-year-old restaurant manager who died as a result of Monday's attack, by gathering Tuesday night …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Here’s a weekly listing of crime incidents and police and fire related calls in Washington County.
The following is a collection of articles that appeared on Stillwater Patch, Woodbury Patch and Oakdale Patch March April 1-6. Click on the headline to read the full article. Nude Man Running, Polished Thief, Popcorn Pitching: Oakdale Police Blotter Selected calls to the Oakdale Police Department from March 21-27. Kidnapping, Beating Lands Oakdale Suspect Back in Ramsey County Court A local man is accused of threatening, beating and kidnapping a woman who testified against him to police last year, according to county court records. Man Sentenced in Bierstube Pull Tab Burglary The Brooklyn Park man had been arrested in connection with other burglaries. Reward for Information on Oakdale’s Danielle Jelinek Now at $25,000 She has been …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
County board to celebrate opening of Nordic Center, lighted ski trails at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
Washington County has already earned an award for the lighted cross-country skiing trails at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. On Jan. 11, the county board will celebrate the official opening of the trails and new Nordic Center. “Cross country skiing trails have (received) great comments from the public,” County Commissioner Gary Kriesel said when the board approved the project. “They’re very popular out there.” The $1.3 million project features a new center that serves as the trailhead for the ski trails, along which the county in the fall of 2011 installed more than 200 LED lights on poles four to five feet tall. The fixtures are aimed at the ground to “minimize light escaping into the night sky,” according to a release from Washington County…
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Weik, Miron come out on top; Kriesel wins unopposed.
The results for the 2012 Washington County Board races were essentially settled as of 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. All results are unofficial per the Secretary of State’s website. In the district that represents most of Woodbury, Lisa Weik was re-elected. Weik earned 59.21 percent of the vote (12,127 total). Challenger Nancy Remakel, a former Woodbury City Council member, earned 40.20 percent of the vote (8,233). Challenger Ted Bearth defeated incumbent Bill Pulkrabek, who was running for his third term but was mired by a domestic incident earlier this year. Bearth, a former Oakdale City Council mayor, got 52.17 percent of the vote (11,123 total) to Pulkrabek’s 47.16 percent (10,054). The district includes the northwest part of Woodbury and all …
Monday, August 27, 2012
The latest cartoons created by Washington County resident Steve Brady.
Here's the latest installment of political cartoons created by Washington County resident Steve Brady. What do you think of his (admittedly left-leaning) takes on politics? Tell us in the comments section. Related links: Poll: What Impact Will the Ryan Choice Have on Romney's Campaign? (Patch) RNC 2012: Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan Woo 'Deer Hunter' Voting Bloc (Huffington Post) Poll: Obama, Romney Neck-and-Neck Ahead of Conventions (Miami Herald)
Thursday, July 5, 2012
The Washington County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 1-5 at the fairgrounds near Lake Elmo.
For those looking to get involved in this year’s Washington County Fair, organizers recently sent out a list of ways to participate. Gardening, photography, crafts, needlework… people can bring their exhibits to the Washington County Fair to participate in the friendly “Fair” competition. Exhibits will be accepted from 4-9 p.m. Monday, July 30, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. For all the necessary information to exhibit, visit the Washington County Fair website or call Dorie Ostertag, fair manager, at 651-436-6009. All amateur entertainers are invited to audition for the Washington County Fair Amateur Talent Shows. There is no fee or pre-registration required to audition. Auditions will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds …
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Kris Janisch
2:45 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
Somebody asked about snowshoeing here. Lessons will be held: http://patch.com/N-fG2y more ›