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Hill-Murray School, NLA and Footprints Academy announce new administrative hires
Hill-Murray School has appointed a new principal.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , June 06, 2011
A night of relay
Thousands of people turned out to fight back against cancer Friday during the 2011 Relay for Life of South Washington County at East Ridge High School.
June 03, 2011
Woodbury family first to install solar panels
Arlen Marcus likes to think he inspired the city of Woodbury to consider solar panels on the public safety building.
“I like to think we encouraged them to match us,” the Woodbury resident said.
By Riham Feshir , June 02, 2011
Miracle field will not be ready this summer
A field for children with disabilities to play baseball was one step closer to reality when it hit a bump in the long road it’s been on for the past four years.
By Riham Feshir , June 01, 2011
City sees climb in rental properties, minority numbers
New census data shows a nearly 50 percent jump in Woodbury’s renter-occupied housing units since the 2000 census, an increase in the minority population and a slight increase in unmarried partners living together.
By Riham Feshir , May 25, 2011
Relay’s honorary survivor to share story of cancer battle
When Karen Graves found a lump on her breast six years ago, she chose not to tell anyone, though she was sure it was cancer.
The Woodbury woman was diagnosed by her doctor just a few days later at 47 years old.
By Riham Feshir , May 20, 2011
Annual Business Town Meeting recognizes expansion, environmental efforts
Local business and community members gathered Thursday morning for the Annual Business Town Meeting at Eagle Valley Club House, where a number of new and expanded businesses were recognized for work they’ve completed this year — including the only Super Target built in the nation in 2011.
By Riham Feshir , May 19, 2011
Thrift store, closeout coming to Woodbury
Two large discount stores will open late this summer in Woodbury just a short distance apart off Radio Drive.
Less than three months after Ultimate Electronics announced its bankruptcy and closure, officials from Savers said it’s taking over the Woodbury location.
By Riham Feshir , May 19, 2011
Volunteers pack 286,200 meals in 12 hours
More than 800 members and friends of Crossroads Church gave up their Saturday to pack up thousands of meals for African families and children.
The church coordinated the event with Kids Against Hunger, a humanitarian organization that distributes the meals.
By Riham Feshir , May 18, 2011
Youths rally for Relay
Youth participation in the Relay for Life of South Washington County has jumped to a total of 60 teams, up from 36 last year – now comprising roughly half of the 123 teams registered.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , May 11, 2011
Creativity is a cottage industry here
Woodbury resident and painter Gloria Popowitz said she has always had a passion for arts and crafts.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , May 11, 2011
Primrose School of Woodbury to build community garden
Primrose School of Woodbury will be building a community garden when the housing development opens this fall.
By Amber Kispert-Smith , May 03, 2011
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