New York Subway Death Photo: Local Photographer Reacts

Tom Dunn gives his thoughts following the controversial photo of a man hanging from a subway platform moments before he was killed by an oncoming train.

A photo of a man just before he was killed by a subway train in New York City has sparked discussion across the country over what the photographer could have done to help him. The photographer has defended himself since Monday’s incident, and police have arrested a man authorities believe pushed the victim in the path of the oncoming train. Tom Dunn—a photographer who takes pictures for the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, Woodbury Community Foundation and Woodbury Days, among others—was asked to weigh in on the matter. “It’s hard to judge the photographer when you’re not there,” Dunn said. “But morally, you help the guy if you could.” Without seeing all the images taken by R. Umar Abbasi—a freelance photographer for the New York Post—Dunn …

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Snapshot: 10 Years Apart at a Woodbury Business

As Sam's Club celebrated its 10-year anniversary this week, here are photos of a local family at the same spot a decade apart.

Ten years ago, the La Casse family was at the grand opening for the Woodbury Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club celebrated its 10th anniversary this week, and the family was there again. Amelia La Casse took a photo of her kids back then, and she took another one this week—with one new addition to the family. Here are Morgan and Kevin 10 years ago, and the two this week with their new sibling, Spencer.   Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter

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Link: Woodbury Soldier's Work in Afghanistan Evokes Pride for Family

A feature on the work of Sgt. Eric Papp in Afghanistan.

New Royalty Crowned In Woodbury

Molly Zorn is the new Miss Woodbury.

There's new royalty in Woodbury following a Monday night ceremony at King of Kings Lutheran Church. The new Miss Woodbury is Molly Zorn, and the Miss Woodbury Princesses are Miranda Knutson and Kayla Grythe.  The new Little Miss Woodbury is Alexa Christiansen. The Little Miss Woodbury Princesses are Autumn Kane and Faith Yurek. The Senior Queen is Patty Bishop.   Organizers thanked King of Kings for hosting the event and the Ambassadors also lauded the Woodbury Days Council and the city of Woodbury for their help and support. 

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