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Signs of tackiness
Rules say ugly signs are out, but...
Chesterfield County overhauled its sign ordinances five years ago making many banners and simple temporary signs illegal. The reasons for the tighter rules were both aesthetic and safety. More...
County could save millions in energy
By Charles Batchelor STAFF WRITER

Chesterfield County could avoid paying hundreds of thousands of dollars a month on energy, but the upfront costs to reduce expenses would take millions not budgeted. More...

Police put hot maid's mother in hot water
By Charles Batchelor STAFF WRITER

Diane D. Barrow, 47, of the 6300 block of Arbor Landing Drive, was arrested on May 12, according to police, and charged with possession of burglary tools and grand larceny. More...

 News
• Gun's holster is blamed for officer wounding himself
Richmond officer sues two Chesterfield gun shops seeking $1.2 million over accident
A sergeant in the Richmond Sheriff's office is suing two Chesterfield gun shops for an accidental shooting two years ago when he shot himself in the hand. He alleges the holster is to blame. More...
• Democratic primary election for senate set for June 13
• Watkins Centre wins, loses
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 Family
• Seven students heading to national trial
Technical Center's state champions are going to Kansas City
The Chesterfield Technical Center had seven students who won state titles and will represent Virginia in the national SkillsUSA competition this summer. More...
• article has image County schools' outstanding youth award winners-2006
• article has image Interdenominational church puts together Methodists and Presbyterians each Sunday
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 Crime Watch
• Not Zorro, not funny
Exiting her vehicle on Martingale Road on May 16, the victim ran to the breezeway because of the heavy rain. When she stepped into the breezeway, the suspect, wearing a "Zorro-style" mask, placed a small black semi-automatic handgun to her head, demanding More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Loose Ends
Spinning my wheels I need a list of things to do not on the list
I just finished scraping the wax off the porch table left from a candle that developed a hole in the side where the wax ran down the side like lava, and then I worked on getting the pet hair out of the bottom of the screen. More...
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 Opinions
• Non-resident is illegal, Non-citizen is legal?
Dear Editor, I believe that last week (May 10) Chesterfield Observer published an article explaining why Chesterfield county has to provide "free" education to illegal aliens (non-citizens) as per More...
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 Calendar
• Bird High School band concert Friday night
Wed., May 24 Chesterfield Legislative Forum, Senior adults invited; noon to 1:30 p.m., Shepherd's More...
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 Sports
• article has image Adult athletic leagues announce new schedules
The summer schedule for the adult leagues that Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department sponsors or co-sponsors is now in place. More...
• article has image High school career ends with two grand slams
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