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May 23, 2007
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Cloverleaf Mall's days are numbered
The demolition of Cloverleaf Mall is expected to happen early next year, but the presence of asbestos will complicate the razing. Environmental issues will cost developer Crosland an estimated $250,000. The old mall has asbestos in its walls, which is not unusual for a building built in 1973, but... More...
State trooper's son follows in his father's footsteps

Fathers want their children to go farther, be better, and make a good life for themselves. But secretly, nothing usually makes a father happier than to see his offspring follow in his footsteps, which is what Ryan Woodhouse did when he joined the Virginia State Police. More...

Dan Gecker hasn't officially announced his intention to run for Midlothian supervisor yet, but he is preparing to run either as a Democrat or an Independent. More...

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Zoning Appeals of Chesterfield County, on Wednesday, June 6, 2007, beginning at 1:00 p. m. More...
The Chesterfield Planning Commission forwarded the Upper Swift Creek Plan on a 4-1 vote to the Board of Supervisors last week, but is recommending that supervisors reject it. Commission members have said they need more time to determine where and what kind of growth should occur in the Route 360 c... More...
Thurs., May 24 Clover Hill Morning Book Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Rd. "Year of Wonders" by Geraldine Brooks will be discussed. Call 739-7335 for information. Spring concert, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale Visual and Performing Arts Specialty Center, 3626 W.... More...
Dear Editor, On Monday, Apr. 30 at 8:31 p.m., my husband, 65-year-old mother, and a family friend were assaulted by 10-15 African-American males and females and one Caucasian male on Goolsby Avenue at the entrance of Heritage Point Apartments. Some of them were underage, and some were not. More...
Chesterfield students and their parents can expect more rigorous courses in order to graduate from the county school system. School Board members were briefed last Friday on the progress being made by five teams formed shortly after Superintendent Marcus Newsome assumed his new position, which are... More...
Loose Ends
And it is if I learn a few lessons. I will always pack an outfit and forget the belt, shoes or necklace that goes with it. I will always forget something essential like styling gel for my hair or my eyeliner. One stack of things always gets left on the kitchen counter. If I'm lucky, it is just ma... More...