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Police Chief Dupuis reviews officer pay
Chesterfield Police Chief Thierry Dupuis is developing a pay plan to retain his current staff and recruit new officers amid complaints that the county underpays its officers. A report from the Police Employee Retention Team paints a bleak picture of the department's competitiveness in pay and potentially its ability to retain police officers. More...
Moms' favorite Mother's Day gifts
By Julia Torres Barden CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Some say that the celebration of Mother's Day originated in ancient Greece as a festival to Cybele, thought to be a great mother of Greek gods. Here in the U.S., President Woodrow Wilson declared the first official American Mother's Day holiday in 1914. More...

Even in a tight economy, high school proms still go on
By Julia Torres Barden CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Money was no option for Cinderella, whose perfect dress materialized with the wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand. Unfortunately, today's moms don't have the same magical powers. Prom is one of the most expensive occasions in teenage life - even more so when the economy is waning and gas prices are at an all-time high. More...

 News
• article has image County puts more emphasis on declining neighborhoods
County leaders are taking a renewed interest in older communities, believing that being proactive will help prevent further degradation of some property values. The Sustain Our Communities Committee will be asking to update the board of supervisors this summer during an afternoon work session to head off more future problems. More...
• article has image Plane crash unites community to help burn victim
• Celebrate Children's Book Week with the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre
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 Family
• article has image Looking out for Mother Earth
Last month's Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations prompted several schools to participate in Earth-friendly activities. Beulah Elementary kindergarten teacher Jenny Reasoner (left), released butterflies her students raised in their classroom as part of the school's Earth Day celebration. More...
• article has image Animal shelter offers $30 enticement to boost adoptions
• Meadowbrook Class of 1968 plans 40-year reunion
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 Seniors
• article has image LLI panel discussion highlights aging issues
Aging is a process often openly embraced, sometimes quietly feared and secretly denied even though it's as certain as the days and years continue to add up. "Aging is not a problem itself. It is a wonderful opportunity in many ways, and I think in America we have so many seniors who are engaged and contributing to our community," said Thelma Bland Watson, Ph.D. More...
• article has image Planting for the future
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 Crime Watch
• Victim assaulted, robbed after meeting to play basketball
The victim was assaulted by five black males of unknown ages after meeting them at Grange Hall Elementary School to play basketball around 5:30 p.m. on Apr. 27. He was robbed of his shorts, which contained his vehicle keys, cell phone and wallet, and received "bumps and bruises" during the struggle. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image Loose Ends
Don't touch the lion
Whenever we invite people over to see our pictures from Africa, they're busy. I think word has spread that my other half took over 1,600 pictures. We do have a comfy sofa, though. And I'll serve caffeinated coffee so everyone can stay awake to see them all. More...
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 Opinions
• Former Midlothian school board member disagrees with property tax rate reduction
Dear Editor, Houston, we have a problem. While billions of people slept, Apollo 13 was on a journey that was only on course 2 percent of the time. Fortunately, a sharp team of leaders in Houston Space Center was able to target the problems and develop a unique solution for each problem. More...
• Students have seen this language before
• Apr. 23 letter called for a response
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 Calendar
• Monitor your health with free screenings
In The Spotlight Free health screening, Wed., May 14, 1-4 p.m., Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Tests include a finger-stick blood test for cholesterol, blood pressure screening, height and weight with BMI index calculations and nurse counseling on the results. Free. For ages 18 and older. No appointment necessary. More...
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