Prescription drug abuse is growing problem in county
After kicking off the Drug Take Back program in 2010, Washington County residents were dropping off significant amounts of drugs that it became more evident it’s a significant problem in every corner of the county, law enforcement officials say.
RELATED CONTENTCounty officials bemoan additional state mandates
A new statewide disability assessment program will likely require Washington County to add up to 10 new positions in 2014 and beyond.
RELATED CONTENTRoad safety stirs concerns on survey
Long-awaited county survey results were revealed last week, with residents expressing concerns about public transit and road safety.
RELATED CONTENTCounty engineer wins national award
It was a complex and challenging project taking place under a state government shutdown.
RELATED CONTENTCounty considers security at various facilities
Washington County officials decided to take preventive actions over the past few years when a number of incidents threatened the safety of county employees across the state.
RELATED CONTENTWashington County to add new jobs to meet Affordable Care Act demands
For the first time ever, Washington County will add nine full-time positions at once to manage an increasing caseload expected to come with the Affordable Care Act this fall.
RELATED CONTENTOrput, others put microscope on bullying
About 64 percent of children who were bullied do not report it, according to data gathered in 2010 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. “If it’s not reported to an adult, it will not stop,” said Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom.
RELATED CONTENTWashington County child protection officials clarify myths at board workshop
It’s a big misconception that county child protection services take young victims of neglect and abuse out of their homes.
RELATED CONTENTGateway Corridor supporters defend project
Plans for a new high-speed transit corridor through Woodbury took center stage last week at Washington County Board.
RELATED CONTENTWashington County briefs
Washington County Commissioners got a chance to see how county programs would be affected by the federal sequestration at the March 5 meeting.
RELATED CONTENTCounty hears the buzz on mosquito control
When it comes to disease prevention and mosquito control, Washington County is covered.
RELATED CONTENTNewly minted Eagle Scouts reach out to community
Two Woodbury residents have earned their wings by accomplishing their Eagle Scout project. Woodbury residents Miles Winston and Marcus Flowers, former members of Northern Star Zulu District Troop 61 have both earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest ranking of Boy Scouts. A third troop member, Javari Porter of Maplewood, also completed his Eagle Scout project.
RELATED CONTENTIn search of little libraries in Woodbury
Woodbury resident Qin Tang, whose Area Voices blog “On My Mind” is featured on the Woodbury Bulletin website, has started an effort to bring a “Little Free Library," or neighborhood book exchange, to Woodbury.
RELATED CONTENTAfton in brief: lean-to structures, construction projects, more ...
City Council briefs from Afton's Sept. 18 meeting.
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