Parents claim schools ostracize some disabled children
By Donna C. Gregory NEWS EDITOR
The days of school segregation supposedly ended with the Civil Rights Movement, but some Chesterfield parents say it still exists - only now it's not a division of white and black, but "normal" students and those with disabilities. More...
They came, listened and asked questions about the laws that govern community and condo associations, but many of the 50 citizens who attended a meeting last week with community association liaison Cynthia Schrier left with only a general idea of what to do next. More...
Some trees are not just trees. There's something special about them. Some have been silent witnesses to centuries of history while others' massive limbs have provided a shady spot to sit or an anchor for the occasional swing. More...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AND PUBLIC NOTICE Tuesday - September 18, 2007 NOTE: The 2,symbol indicates that an attachment accompanies the agenda item. These attachments are generally available the second or first Wednesday prior to the Planning Commission mee... More...
In his first public address outlining the goals for his administration, County Administrator Jay Stegmaier listed his top priorities as protecting the county's AAA bond rating, managing growth, improving transportation and increasing economic development. More...
People, music, food and fun at ChesterFest In The Spotlight
Sixth Annual ChesterFest, Sat., Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Chester Village Green, Centre St. Over 100 vendors' booths featuring craft ers, politicians, civic organizations, churches and others will showcase the diversity of Chester. Entertainment will include music on three stages, dance groups, liv... More...
How will Thomas Dale, Manchester and Cosby high schools fare on the field this season?
When evaluating their prospects for the 2007 football season, head football coaches of high school squads typically take a middle of the road approach. Chesterfield County coaches are certainly no different and may be even more conservative since most have just begun their upcoming seasons. More...
Dear Editor, In his [Aug. 15] letter to the editor, fellow Republican Larry Miller describes in a duplicitous and self-serving manner the vote by the Chesterfield Republican Committee to slam the door in Patty Carpenter's face [in the Midlothian school board race]. More...
First year teachers Elizabeth Hoy (left) from Chalkley Elementary School and Marsha Rogers from Curtis Elementary School loaded up on school supplies from Crayons to Computers last week before classes began. The store on Midlothian Turnpike provides free school supplies to county teachers. Most are ... More...
Three 20-somethings from out of state were arrested in Ettrick for trespassing on Aug. 20 after they were caught hitching a ride on a CSX Transportation cargo train carrying grain. Aaron A. Boone, 22, of North Carolina, Emily C. More...
"That means I can pack as much as I want," I said under my breath. What bad timing for my other half to have perfect hearing. "I have to be able to see out the back," he said. I nodded, knowing that seeing out the back is not my problem. It's his. More...
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