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Legal drama continues for Scott/Enon athletic associations
Although efforts have been made to heal the rift between the Enon and Scott athletic associations, a new legal saga has ensued. More...
Tarantulas and pigs are coming to a library near you
By Gwen Sadler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

When you visit a county library this summer looking for books, CDs and DVDs, watch for snakes and lizards. Don't step on the scorpions. Be mindful of the fish, and don't trip over the goats. These critters and more will be at your local library as part of the summer reading program. More...

County investigates change in zip codes
By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER

Chesterfield County residents with a Richmond address could one day have to change their address labels. The county is meeting this week with U.S. More...

 News
• article has image County studies police pay
Police Chief Thierry Dupuis has been meeting with county leaders including supervisors to determine what can be done about police pay - both starting pay and increases in the pay scale for existing officers. "There are discussions going on, but it would be premature to provide more information," said Board Chairman Art Warren. More...
• Three-day Fish School offered at Virginia State University
• article has image There could be electronic message signs everywhere
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 Family
• article has image Celebrating graduation
Tara Jones (left) gives her best friend, Tanya Turner, a big hug to celebrate Turner earning her GED. Turner was one of 70 graduates who received their GED during a graduation ceremony at Carver Middle School earlier this month. In 2007, 667 adults acquired a GED through Chesterfield County Public Schools' adult education programming. More...
• Coming up at your library this summer
• article has image Motorcycle rally benefits Special Olympics
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 Crime Watch
• CRIME WATCH
It isn't often that you step into a convenience store to do a little early morning shopping and find yourself being tackled or dodging flying beer. But that was what faced several customers who were shopping at a 7-Eleven store in the 12100 block of Harrowgate Road at about 2:15 a.m. More...
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 Loose Ends
• article has image The crown jewels
Loose Ends
In the past I have collected mugs, tea towels that have foreign words on them and T-shirts. Now I have more mugs than friends who drink coffee, lost my fascination with tea towels and don't look so hot in T-shirts with pictures of endangered frogs on them. So I collect jewelry. More...
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 Opinions
• Story didn't report the good news about Bensley
Dear Editor, I am writing to you in regard to the article "Rentals add to Bensley's revitalization problems" published in the June 11 edition of the Chesterfield Observer. As a 50+ year resident of the Bensley neighborhood, I appreciate your coverage of our area. However, I do feel you only cited the properties in the area in need of work and "tender loving care. More...
• More help in paying for cancer treatments
• Pools purchase did not envision universal membership
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 Calendar
• article has image Calendar
Wed., June 25 Spine Pain Seminar, 6-7 p.m., CJW Medical Center, Chippenham campus, Bosher Auditorium, 7101 Jahnke Road. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Swimmers excited about Olympic trials
While they hope it's not a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Stuart Ferguson and Kallie Golden fully understand the significance of their first trip to the U.S. Olympic Trials. "I've been to a couple pretty big meets, but never this big," Ferguson said. "To see the superstars of our sport on the deck and know I'm right there with them, I'm very excited. More...
• Poseidon will get two new pools
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