School Starts, Hall of Famers, Hostage Standoff Detailed: Woodbury Rewind
A look back at the news of the week in Woodbury.
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In case you missed some of this week’s top stories, here’s a recap.
Monday
VOTE: Patch's Summer Vacation Photo Contest—Finals
Marking the unofficial end of summer with the finals of our photo contest. Have you voted for your favorite?
Letter: Lisa Weik Works for Woodbury Taxpayers
If you want to submit a letter to the editor, email me at kris.janisch@patch.com.
Tuesday
Suspect in Woodbury Red Roof Inn Hostage Case Faces Attempted Murder, Rape Charges
We got some more details about the hostage standoff at the Red Roof Inn.
Back to School Excitement at Woodbury’s Liberty Ridge Elementary
If you have back to school photos that you’d like to share, add them to this post.
Second Guessing School Choice in Woodbury
This was another popular column from Angela Johnson. How do you choose which school is best for your youngster?
Wednesday
Picketers in Woodbury Over Contract Dispute
A few people contacted me about these guys, so I went over and got the scoop.
Want to Get Involved in Woodbury Government?
Pretty cool that the city has created new positions on the Parks and Recreation Commission solely for high school students. Why isn’t everyone pumped about this?
Thursday
Shut Down Woodbury’s Red Roof Inn? It’s Not That Simple
People kept asking about this, so I asked the city.
Report: Woodbury Man Dies After Being Pulled from Lake Michigan
Thoughts go out to the family of Vikrant Kole.
House Candidates from Woodbury Condemn Theft of Political Signs
Just cut it out. Let people show their support.
Friday
East Ridge Football Game: Live Webcast
You’ve got to love technology sometimes.
Punch Party: Invite to Fight Leads to Charges for Woodbury Man
Sounds like this guy was pretty beat up.
Saturday
Junk Food Not Drugs, Successful Prank, Terrorist Info: Woodbury Police Blotter
One nugget: A resident at the 8200 block of Enclave Road called police to report a possible prowler on his back porch. As officers arrived the man found it was an inflatable dog tied to the porch, and his trees and bushes were toilet-papered. The man explained that his birthday was the next day and his friends had pranked him “quite successfully.”
Red Roof Inn Reaction, Cheating Chatter, Political Positions: Best of the Blogs
Our bloggers have been fantastic of late. If you’re interested in joining our Local Voices roll, shoot me an email: kris.janisch@patch.com.
Bonus 5:
—MinuteClinic Opens in Woodbury Pharmacy
—Judges: Lillie, GOP Senators Printed Campaign Literature with Taxpayer Money
—Woodbury Royals Hall of Fame Induction at Homecoming
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