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June 27, 2007
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Could Republicans lose their board majority?
Residential growth is the driving issue
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER
There's speculation and concern among members of the Chesterfield Republican Committee (CRC) that Republicans could become a minority on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors after this November's election. More...
Tougher standards proposed for Upper Swift Creek Plan
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

County planners are proposing more stringent environmental standards for residential and commercial development around the Swift Creek Reservoir to protect the lake, which provides 25 percent of Chesterfield's drinking water. More...

Getting by
Learn about tax relief for seniors
By Katherine Peters CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Residential estate assessments in Chesterfield jumped an average of 16.6 percent this year, a giant leap for anyone. But for Ampthill resident Larry Klebert, the jump was even higher: 35 percent. "When you're retired and on a fixed income, it hurts!" said 81- year-old Klebert. More...

 Legal Notices
•Legal Notices
The Board of Zoning Appeals of Chesterfield County, on Thursday, July 5, 2007, beginning at 1:00 p. m. More...
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 News
•NEWS BRIEFS
Another lawsuit is filed over Brandermill Inn
The business failure and bankruptcy of the Brandermill Inn and Conference Center has spawned yet another lawsuit. Charles J. More...
•Commission votes down Matoaca residential rezoning
•Event highlights Chesterfield's role in the Civil War
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 Sports
•Soccer teams travel to Spain for Cerdanya Cup
Traveling to Europe is becoming an annual tradition for Chesterfield United's youth soccer players. Last week, 31 players from the league's 13 and under and 15 and under teams traveled to Barcelona, Spain to compete in the prestigious Cerdanya Cup against dozens of top flight teams from Spain, Ita... More...
•Not just a game
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 Letters/Opinion
•Evolution is a theory, not a scientific fact
Dear Editor, I would like to offer a few comments regarding the recent letters to the editor regarding intelligent design versus evolution. First of all, evolution is not a scientific fact, as was asserted by one writer. It is a theory. More...
•Shepherd's Center story creates response
•No flag pledge at Manchester High School
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 Family
•James River Sojourners
Top: Approximately 60 boats and paddlers arrived at Robious Landing Park on June 21 for the fourth annual weeklong James River Sojourn sponsored by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. The event focused on the need for increased funding to reduce non-point source pollution in the James River and the... More...
•Get grillin'
•Cut the prep time
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 Crime Watch
•CRIME WATCH
Stolen car found in New York
A 2007 four-door Chrysler was stolen from the 3900 block of Jelep Drive around 11 p.m. on June 15 after the victim left the vehicle unlocked with the keys in the ignition. The vehicle, rented from Budget Rental Car, was later located in New York City. More...
•Police offer crime prevention tips to prevent purse thefts
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 Loose Ends
•Loose Ends
Shooooes
What - my shoe rack is full? What about the one in the guest room closet? It's full, too? And those shoeboxes on top of my closet - all have shoes in them, too? This is me talking to me. More...
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