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Jay Stegmaier promoted to county administrator
Deputy County Administrator Jay Stegmaier, 53, takes the reins of the largest county in central Virginia on Aug. 14 as the county's chief executive. His promotion to county administrator was officially announced by the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors last week, ending months of speculation that he was the top candidate for the job. More...
Dirty Jobs - Part 2
Someone's got to do them
By Elli Morris CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Almost every job has an annoying or unpleasant side to it, but real "dirty jobs" revolve around filth and grime. The description of the job itself makes the uninitiated squinch up their face and gasp for air. More...

Mad about Harry

Alex Funtelar (from left), Eevee Tober, Eric Sawchak and Danise Batista don their best wizard wear during a book release party at the Midlothian Library for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." For more on the Harry hype, see story on page 8. More...

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Tax holiday helps parents with back-to-school costs Parents will be able to save a little cash on back-to-school purchases this weekend during the state's annual sales tax holiday. During Aug. More...
• article has image Board wants more review on Courthouse Road Plan
• Board allows modification of Watkins Centre retail
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 Family
• article has image The Harry hype
How locals reacted to the final "Potter" book
Eighteen-year-old Mya Clarke and 15-yearold Bryan Kauder had never met before the morning of July 20 this year. But one minute after midnight on July 21, the two teenagers could have been mistaken for lifelong friends. More...
• article has image Chesterfield Co. Fair opens nine-day run on Aug. 24
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 Media Watch
• MEDIA WATCH
Openness: Chesterfield is far ahead of Henrico
When it comes to open government, Henrico County is tepidly entering the yesteryear of radio while Chesterfield has blown through the cable television age and is eyeing the Internet. And the editorial page of the Richmond Times-Dispatch (RTD) has its eyes shut. More...
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 Seniors
• Classes offer passport to learning
Are you ready to become part of the computer generation? What about learning strategies to increase your retirement income? Or, do you want to know more about the new Medicare prescription drug plans? More...
• County seeks nominations for Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame
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 Crime Watch
• CRIME WATCH
Chesterfield man is arrested for 2004 rape in Richmond
It took almost four years, but Richmond police finally got their man - thanks to Trooper N. L. Hansen of the Virginia State Police. According to state police, 44-year-old Jose R. Gerezano, of the 6700 block of Shady Brook Lane, was picked up on charges of rape and assault and battery around 4:15 a.m. More...
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 Loose Ends
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Waiting room etiquette
I don't have to go over obvious rules, like not playing three sets of tennis on a hot day without showering before sitting in any waiting room. I am talking about little-known tips like: wear interesting shoes. You may be looking at them a lot. More...
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 Opinions
• Some parents balk at buying all school supplies
Dear Editor, As the school year approaches, like many other parents, I like to start buying school supplies early. Having relocated from a big city to Chesterfield County, I cannot say that I am used to these long supply lists. More...
• Pets should be sterilized
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 Calendar
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Candidates and registrar to speak at CCDC meeting In The Spotlight
Chesterfield County Democratic Committee monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wed., Aug. 1, Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr. Chesterfield's General Registrar Larry Haake will be a speaker and candidates Jim Holland (Dale supervisor) Dan Gecker (Midlothian supervisor) and Alex McMurtrie (State Senate, 11th District) will make brief presentations and be available for questions. More...
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 Sports
• article has image A league of their own
Chesterfield County hosted the 2007 National Softball Association Eastern "B" Girls Fast Pitch World Series on July 22-29, drawing about 200 teams from the East Coast and Canada. More...
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