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 …
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Also in this week's wrap: An increase in the reward for more information on Oakdale's Danielle Jelinek
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the eastern Twin Cities metro area and Hudson. Reward for Information about Danielle Jelinek Now at $25,000 The Oakdale woman has been missing since December 2012. Oakdale 2013 Citywide Garage Sale Signup Use Patch to get listed on the city’s largest coordinate rummage sale event and get located on our handy map. Women’s ‘Down and Dirty’ Trail Run Set for May The fourth annual event is planned at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Positive Reviews for Woodbury? ‘Understatement of Colossal Proportions’ The Woodbury City Council on Wednesday got the results from the 2013 community survey. Woodbury Rep. Andrea Kieffer Backs Bill to Legalize Civil Unions 'Fair compromise' on same-sex marriage …
Friday, April 5, 2013
It's the latest the course has opened in five years.
Oak Marsh Golf Course in Oakdale is opening for the season on Sunday. Already, more than 200 people have signed up for tee times, said Steve Whillock, general manager and director of golf. Oak Marsh is typically one of the first courses in the area to open each year, Whillock said. Yet the long winter weather delayed the opening a bit, and 2013 is the latest the course has opened in five years, he said. The course typically opens in mid-March, Whillock said. The range at Oak Marsh opened Thursday, and people were taking advantage, Whillock said, even though golfers sometimes had to walk over snow banks. Also, new this year at the Oakdale course is happy hour on Friday nights, starting April 26. Oak Marsh Golf Course is located at 526 …
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
She has been missing since December 2012.
The reward for information leading to the location of Danielle Jelinek has been increased to $25,000, her sister Cory said Wednesday. Jelinek, 28, of Oakdale, was last seen on Dec. 8, 2012, in Chisago City. She was reported missing the next day. Those with information regarding her whereabouts are asked to call the Chisago County Sheriff’s Department at 651-257-4100. A fundraiser was held in late March at the Dog House Bar & Grill in Maplewood, and a Facebook page called Danielle Mary Jelinek Search Team has also been created to help spread awareness about Jelinek’s disappearance. Authorities in late December 2012 called off the search for Jelinek. One of her former boyfriends was named as a person of interest in the case, and has since …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Once a month Patch recaps the latest business news from the area.
Wisconsin Company Named Contractor for St. Croix River Crossing Foundation Work Wisconsin-based contracting company Edward Kraemer and Sons has been awarded the contract for constructing the foundation of the new St. Croix River Crossing. Sweets Kendamas Flying Off the Shelves at Alfresco Casual Living in Downtown Stillwater Have your kids posted videos of their best kendama tricks? Paste the link in the comment section below, and Stillwater Patch will feature them in this post. Owner of Cedar Pet Clinic Named President of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Dr. John Baillie is entering the third year of a four-year leadership cycle, having already served as vice-president and president-elect of the association. Valley Outreach …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The “painting delegation” is heading south next month.
A small group from Guardian Angels Catholic Church is ready to get its hands dirty. A “painting delegation” will be traveling to Nicaragua April 13-21 to help repair and restore a house that hosts several organizations and churches throughout the year, including Guardian Angels. Patch caught up with Bill DeVahl, the delegation’s leader, to learn more about the upcoming trip. Oakdale Patch: Tell us about your trip. Is this the first time you’ll be doing this? Bill DeVahl: This is kind of a unique trip. Guardian Angels Church has a sister parish relationship with a church called St. Rita’s in the town of Teustepe in Nicaragua. There is an organization there called Kairos and they are the facilitators of our relationship with St. Rita’s. …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Brian James Mehlhorn was sentenced in early March following incidents in Woodbury and Oakdale.
An Oakdale man was sentenced earlier this month following convictions on two burglaries and one car theft. Brian James Mehlhorn, 30, who has a lengthy rap sheet according to state records, was sentenced to nearly two years in prison, with credit for 156 days served, following his convictions for: Mehlhorn must also pay nearly $20,000 in combined in restitution to the victims. He is also a suspect in other cases. According to the criminal complaints: Woodbury burglary Woodbury police were called in December 2011 on a report that an unattached garage at an apartment complex at the 6700 block of Ashwood Road had been burglarized, and tires and rims (valued at $2,424) and a $330 bicycle had been stolen. Swabs from a crowbar found at the scene …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A longtime Stillwater teacher was found dead in bed at the scene of a townhouse fire in Oakdale early Tuesday morning. Authorities are investigating.
A longtime Stillwater Area School District teacher was found dead at a townhouse fire in the 7000 block of 19th Street in Oakdale early Tuesday morning. The woman who died, Catherine A. Weschcke, 65, was a teacher at Rutherford Elementary School in Stillwater, according to a notice from District 834. Some of the schools she worked at include Andersen, Stonebridge, Lake Elmo, and most recently, Rutherford. “The Rutherford community has a very heavy heart today after learning of the tragic death of former teacher, Catherine Weschcke,” Rutherford Principal Heather Nelson said in a statement. “Catherine worked hard to help support students in their desire to grow and learn. Over the past 25 years she touched many students’ lives with her …
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Sunday, March 17, 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 10-16. Click on the headline to read the full story. Felony Assault, Burglary, Disturbing the Peace: Jail Bookings Jail bookings information from March 6 to March 10 provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Vehicle Fire, Smoke, Gas Leak Report: Oakdale Fire Blotter A report of some of the incidents responded to by the Oakdale Fire Department. Dog Maced, Cultural Underwear Misunderstanding, ‘Tagging’ Cars: Woodbury Police Blotter Selected calls to the Woodbury Public Safety Department from Feb. 26 through March 3. Police Report: Student Tries to Grab Woodbury Officer’s Gun on School Bus The incident happened at …
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.
Ready for a 9-Patty Burger? Jake’s Wayback Burgers to Open in Woodbury The burger shop plans to to open this year. The Woodbury Jake’s Wayback Burgers will be the first in Minnesota. Torrid Clothing Store to Open in Woodbury The signage is already up at the Tamarack Village space. When are Punch Pizza, Cowboy Jack’s Opening in Woodbury? Councilwoman Amy Scoggins asked owners Wednesday night as the city approved liquor licenses for both establishments. Jury Trial Set in Lumberjack Days Organizer Dave Eckberg's Theft Case A jury trial for theft charges filed against Lumberjack Days organizer David Eckberg has been set for Aug. 19 in Washington County District Court. One Year Ago: President Obama Signs St. Croix River Crossing Legislation On …
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