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Autumn Lehrke on 2014 Budget: 'We Have Been a Responsible Board'
Autumn Lehrke on 2014 Budget: 'We Have Been a Responsible Board'

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Autumn Lehrke on 2014 Budget: 'We Have Been a Responsible Board'

The Oakdale Fire Department provides residents with its calls for service each week.
Patch will provide regular roundups of recent college graduates and recipients of academic honors.
"I respect Mr. Behnings’ right to his opinion—as offensive as it is—because I spent four years in the Navy protecting our freedom of speech," says Gary Kriesel, Washington County Board member.
"I respect Mr. Behnings’ right to his opinion—as offensive as it is—because I spent four years in the Navy protecting our freedom of speech," says Gary Kriesel, Washington County Board member.
A daily look around the community from Oakdale Patch.
District 4 Washington County Commissioner and Vice Chair Autumn Lehrke writes about the 2014 budget. The county board will be holding a budget review hearing on December 3 and adopt the final budget on December 17.
The Royals marching band will play at halftime of the Sept. 22 game against the Cleveland Browns.
Construction on Edgewood Vista, near Century Avenue and Lake Road, is expected to begin this fall.
Proposed hires in the police department in the 2014 budget was one sticking point for the councilman.
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 31. Applicants will undergo an oral interview process in November.
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 31. Applicants will undergo an oral interview process in November.
The Woodbury City Council discussed the walkability of Bielenberg Gardens during Wednesday’s discussion of the retail plans.
There has been a shortage of sod, according to city officials.
The game is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Woodbury High School.
Fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles, drove under the bridge on Interstate 94 at 4 p.m.
A daily look around the community from Oakdale Patch.
The deadline for submitting proposals is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11.