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By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER Dan Gecker waited until June 11, one day before the filing deadline, to submit his list of signatures to run as an Independent for Midlothian supervisor this November. Last fall, Gecker ran as a Democrat and lost to Republican Don Sowder, making the Chesterfield board solidly Republican for 2007. More ... Transportation department to review traffic plans By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER Starting July 1, there will be another layer of government review for new rezonings, comprehensive plans, site plans and subdivisions in Chesterfield County and throughout the state when the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is tasked with reviewing those road plans. More ... Event highlights county's role in the Civil War The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, will present, "The Civil War in Chesterfield County," on Sat., June 30, from 11 a.m.-noon, at the Chesterfield County Museum. More ... Midlothian Turnpike center sues OfficeMax By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER The landlord of the Stein Mart Festival Shopping Center is suing OfficeMax for leaving the shopping center earlier this year though the company allegedly renewed its lease. OfficeMax was an anchor store of the center on Midlothian Turnpike about a mile west of the Powhite Parkway, and the space re... More ... ANNOUNCEMENTS Village Bank passes $300 million in assets Village Bank grew its assets by 35 percent in the 12-month period ending Mar. 31, surpassing $300 million. At its annual meeting, President/CEO Tom Winfree reported earnings increased to $1.4 million in 2006, 14 percent higher than the previous year. More ... NEWS BRIEFS Gov. Kaine recognizes murdered Midlothian teen Gov. Tim Kaine honored Chip Ellis last week by signing a proclamation recognizing legislation recently passed in the former Midlothian High School student's name. Chip's mother, Sherri Ellis, attended the signing. More ... Get a taste of India on June 23-24 The Cultural Center of India (CCI) will hold its Fourth Annual Taste of India event on Sat., June 23 and Sun., June 24, from noon-9 p.m. The festival provides the community with a glimpse of Indian culture including cuisine, handicrafts, art, music and various cultural dances. More ... |
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