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A well-known family in the development community is suing the county after the board of supervisors denied their rezoning request on Oct. 22. Plaintiffs Robert, Doug and Susan Sowers have asked the Chesterfield Circuit Court to overturn the denial of the 26.2 acre rezoning in the northwest quadrant of Genito and Otterdale roads. More ... Despite today's economic environment, two business opportunities are moving ahead, according to reports given late last month to the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority (EDA). The EDA works closely with Chesterfield's Economic Development Department to stimulate local business. More ... Two adults were transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation on Nov. 20 around 1 p.m. after fire broke out in their home located in the 13400 block of Lewis Road. The home was surrounded by woods, and dry leaves blanketed the ground as firefighters raced to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading. More ... From now through Dec. 10, Magnolia Grange, located at 10020 Iron Bridge Road, will serve as a drop-off site for donations to the 2008 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Drive. Donations of new toys and clothing, books and nonperishable foods will be accepted. For more information about the Christmas Mother program, call 748-1183. More ... The Chesterfield County Animal Shelter has an offer you may find hard to refuse. This is a time of year when many people are searching for pets, perhaps as gifts for their children. People also are looking for the best bargains. The Animal Shelter can give you both in one neat package. From now through Dec. More ... In the Nov. 19 issue, we incorrectly reported an amphitheatre project in Midlothian was reapproved by the county's Environmental Engineering Department. According to Planning Director Kirk Turner, "Environmental Engineering has not yet approved the site plan for the amphitheatre, but we are in favor of the concept." The Chesterfield Observer regrets its error. More ... The Bon Air - Manchester - Midlothian Lions Club (BAMM) will hold its annual holiday peanut sale fundraiser at Sam's Club on Midlothian Turnpike on Dec. 5-7 and Dec. 12-14. Hours on Fridays and Saturdays will be from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday hours will be from noon-6 p.m. More ... Lisa Billings/Chesterfield Observer - Brittney Issac (from left), Sara Card and Amanda McAlister, all baking and pastry students at the Chesterfield Technical Center, went on a baking spree last week, preparing pies and rolls for Thanksgiving. More ... Bryant & Stratton College has been approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing to offer a new registered nursing degree program. It will begin with the college's spring 2009 semester in April. More ... AMBERLEIGH 9003 AMBERHILL LP 3 2 0 1,511 $245,000 $283,500 AMPTHILL HEIGHTS 4718 FALLING CREEK CR 2 1 0 840 $107,000 $94,500 AMSTEL BLUFF 14203 AMSTEL BLUFF TR 4 2 1 3,127 $348,750 $345,500 More ... The offices of the Chesterfield Oberver will be closed from Dec. 22-Jan. 2. We will not print a Dec. 24 issue. The deadline for classified ads for the Dec. 31 issue will be 5p.m. on Dec. 16; the deadline for the Jan. 7 issue will be noon on Dec. 18. We will resume the regular schedule upon our return to the office on Jan. 5. More ... |
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