Angela Verrastro started her legacy right in her very own kitchen in 2005, making a variety of meals for friends and family from scratch. 18 years later, Verrastro is passing the torch down to her trusted friend and loyal customer, Kim Sayers.
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Meet the Next Generation of Leaders
A large part of what makes Woodbury so special is the students in our community: They are our next thinkers and leaders, inventors and workers....
Christie Denson Shares Passion for Community
Citizen of Woodbury For Christie Denson, Woodbury is the place to build a cause. An entrepreneur, writer and vice chair of the Woodbury Community...
Hot Wheels Collector Hits the Gas on His Passion
Steven Virkus parks more than 50,000 toy cars. Woodbury’s Steven Virkus didn’t tap the brakes when his Hot Wheels collection sped past the 100 mark;...
The Lifetime Achievement of Lisa Weik
Lisa Weik receives multiple awards for the years she dedicated to Washington County. After her last public board meeting in December 2022,...
Meet the Woodbury Resident Behind Live Brave
On August 12, Woodbury streets and trails will be filled with the sound of running shoes pounding the pavement. This is the annual Live Brave 5K and...
Trent Scheidecker: Portrait of a Business Owner
Catch up with one of the community’s busiest business owners. Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce board chair Trent Scheidecker gets more done by 5...
Meet the Woman Behind SoWashCo CARES
Science was the first calling for Cheryl Jogger, Ph.D., who earned a doctorate in virology with a vision of helping people through medical...
Meet the Feldkamps
Woodbury High School sweethearts focus on faith, family and community. When high school sweethearts Abbey and Justin Feldkamp graduated from...
Meet a Woodbury Champion
“For me, it’s all about family,” says Mike Lewis, founder of 3P Boxing 24/7. He is living a dream with the power to change lives. A professional...
Meet 2023’s Everyday Hero
Citizens of Woodbury For Matthew Johnson, named 2023’s Everyday Hero by the Woodbury Area Chamber of Commerce, community service is a family...
Meet a Woodbury Champion
Citizen of Woodbury “I always knew I wanted to get involved,” Philip Eviston says. Now a senior at Stillwater Area High School, Philip has been on a...
Foodie Shares Her Inspiration Behind the Blog
Food blogger Tara Gazdik and her hipster hacks. Tara Gazdik is a creature of habit—but in 2014, she broke free from her comfort zone to start a food...
Indie Director Justin Atkinson Discusses Latest Project
Local filmmaker Justin Atkinson mirrors his own story in Bobby’s Intermission. The year is 1989. A young Justin Atkinson visits Vali-Hi Drive-In for...
Meet a Woodbury Champion
Sometimes, a simple question is all it takes to launch a caring heart on a bigger mission. For over a decade, Claudia Millington has grown the...
For the Love of Theater
Local leads Children’s Theatre company board. Silvia Perez had only been in the U.S. for one year when she attended her first performance at the...
Easy Ways to Create Nutritious Meals
Substitute these ingredients for healthier alternatives. Self-taught chef and recipe developer Molli Pletcher says eating healthy is in her DNA....
Three Local Girl Scouts Cultivate Connection
Three Girl Scouts bring a sense of pride and purpose to a senior living community. For the residents at Artis Senior Living of Woodbury, summers...
’Tis the Season to be Harmonious
Phil Thompson shares his musical endeavors through annual charity album. The holidays bring out jolly good feelings, and, for acclaimed pianist and...
Local Family Full of All Star Athletes
The Limperts share their love for community athletics. For Woodbury couple Heidi and Rich Limpert, sports are more than just a hobby—they’re a...
