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Roseland's outlook may not be all rosy
The largest planned community ever proposed in Chesterfield County may be in jeopardy because it won't meet tough new phosphorus runoff standards now being recommended by the county's planning department. "The . More...
Midlothian supervisor candidates square off
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

The candidates for supervisor in Midlothian District - incumbent Republican Don Sowder and Independent Dan Gecker - took different positions on a number of issues last Thursday in a debate hosted by the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. More...

Putting down roots
Newcomers try to make their way in Chesterfield
By Susan Nienow CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Nobody has ever written a book named "Moving Can Be Fun." Maybe it's the endless boxes, the painful goodbyes or the daunting task of starting over. More...

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New homeowners' group asks supervisor candidates to take pledge on county's future
The presidents of 15 homeowners' associations are asking board of supervisors candidates to sign a pledge that, if elected, they will favor overhauling the way Chesterfield County conducts business - particularly when it comes to residential and commercial development. The three-page written pledge has 23 yes or no commitments for each candidate to approve or disapprove. More...
• Tech center holds 10th annual car show next month
• Debate scheduled for Dale/ Clover Hill candidates
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 Family
• article has image Student shortage could impact funding for schools
The county's school administrators are used to dealing with shortages. After all, there's never enough money to build all of the schools needed to relieve overcrowding, or enough special education teachers to fill job vacancies, or even enough copy paper for teachers to make as many worksheets as they'd like for students. More...
• Parents are asked to share views with school audit team
• Specialty centers, governor's schools set open houses
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 Seniors
• Active Aging Week gets seniors moving
Debbie Leidheiser has been the county's senior advocate for less than a month, but already she's logging another first for Chesterfield. On Sept. 24-28, the county will participate in the international Active Aging Week for the first time ever. More...
• Active Aging Week Calendar of Events
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 Crime Watch
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Thieves steal converters from Jeff Davis businesses
Catalytic converters were stolen from 10 vehicles parked at two automotive businesses in the 5000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway over the weekend of Sept 8-9. "We have no suspect description or information," said police spokesperson Ann Reid. More...
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 Loose Ends
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Low tech
Some have a CD collection - we have a trunk full of photos and negatives, one completed baby book, one blank baby book with photos and memorabilia stuck in the front, and four completed albums. That means four albums with photos in each slot. It doesn't mean four scrapbooks with captions, borders, a few feathers and folded decorative paper. More...
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 Opinions
• Some Special Ed parents ask for special treatment
Dear Editor, Hats off to [News Editor] Donna Gregory for titling her [Sept. 5] article, "Outcasts? Parents claim schools ostracize some disabled children. More...
• There's been too much praise for Lane Ramsey
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John Tyler to host public seminar on student mental health issues
In The Spotlight Student Depression, Substance Abuse and Suicide: A Community Concern and Public Health Issue, Thurs., Sept. 20, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., John Tyler Community College, Nicholas Student Center, 13101 Jeff erson Davis Hwy. More...
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 Sports
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Providence Golf Club installs new detection system to protect players from lightning
It was 1986 when Tom Adams saw a golfer get struck by lightning on a course in North Carolina. "It's the worse thing you will ever see," recalled Adams, general manager and golf course superintendent for Providence Golf Club. "When it comes to golfing, there's always someone who thinks he has time to get in the last half of the golf hole or go to the green and putt out. More...
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