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Bandfest rocks the house
Page Dowdy/Chesterfield Observer More than 700 teens attended the Bandfest House of Rock concert (bottom) earlier this month. Guitarist Andrew Godfrey (top left) performed during the concert. In addition to music, teens including Felicia Brantner and Danielle McCabe (top right) enjoyed games, concessions and socializing with friends. More...
Reservoir runoff will exceed county limit
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

When build-out of the approved residential and commercial development in the Upper Swift Creek Watershed occurs, annual phosphorous levels in the Swift Creek Reservoir will be 409 pounds over the county's limit of 25,000 pounds. If additional properties are rezoned, those rezonings could increase the amount of phosphorous. More...

Chesterfield begins search for new county administrator
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

Chesterfield County will begin the process this week of seeking a replacement for County Administrator Lane Ramsey who is retiring Aug. 15. "Board members haven't discussed it," said Chairman Kelly Miller. "Replacing Lane will be difficult. More...

 News
• Group seeks to preserve county's green spaces
Planning Commission Chairman Dan Gecker is now taking his stance on growth one step further by forming a new nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving green space in the county. More...
• Staffing issues slow down Chesterfield zoning cases
• Contractor sues county
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 Family
• article has image Thomas Dale may offer second shift
Students at Thomas Dale High School could soon have the option of sleeping in late on school days if the Chesterfield School Board follows through on a plan to offer a second shift of classes there. Bermuda representative Marshall Trammell Jr. More...
• Elementary schools get new preschool program
• article has image Behind the wheel
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 Seniors
• article has image Lending a hand
Centers help seniors with home repairs
You know that sound: the unmistakable sizzle and pop that says your hall light just burned out - again. You know you should replace the bulb, because a well-lit hallway is safer and deters unwelcome visitors. But if you're past a certain age, and you have more than just a touch of arthritis, replacing an overhead light bulb is not an easy job. And what if it's not the light bulb after all? More...
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 Crime Watch
• Couple gets caught "parking"
Chesterfield police have arrested Orlando A. Jones, 45, of the 3800 block of Micheline Court and Deborah S. Davis, 27, of the 5900 block of East Third Street for indecent exposure. The arrest occurred in a park in the 6600 block of Whitepine Road at 9:24 p.m. on Feb. 19. Police say the two were "engaged in sexual activity. More...
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 Opinions
• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Residents need relief from property taxes Dear Editor, Chairman Kelly Miller of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors wants to ease the tax burden on seniors by allowing seniors to defer their real estate taxes until they sell their property or die. More...
• Loose Ends
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 Sports
• article has image All fired up
Rapid Fire team burns up the court
The athletes on the court aren't six feet tall, and 10:30 in the morning isn't the normal tip-off time for a high school basketball game, but the stands are packed with cheering fans awaiting the start of one of James River High School students' favorite activities: a Rapid Fire game. More...
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