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By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER Underlying a number of issues discussed at last week's Dale District meeting were two themes: more change is coming in how the county operates, and the district hasn't been getting its share of funding and attention. Supervisor Jim Holland, School Board member David Wyman and Planning Commissioner... More ... Proposed county budget "is very tight" By Greg Pearson STAFF WRITER Because of declining revenue growth and rising expenses, "Chesterfield is facing the most difficult financial outlook since 1979," according to County Administrator Jay Stegmaier. "It's a perfect storm" with the general fund growing only 3.6 percent in FY09 (that starts July 1) while "costs are ri... More ... Public invited to inhalant abuse talk The Chesterfield County Department of Youth Planning and Development and SAFE, Chesterfield County's substance-abuse prevention coalition, will hold a program to educate parents, educators and concerned citizens about the dangers of inhalants. "Inhalants: The Invisible Threat" will be held Wed., M... More ... Top outdoor athlete to speak at Winter Lecture Series The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department will host Will Gadd as a lecturer during its 2008 Winter Lecture Series on Fri., Mar. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at Monacan High School, 11501 Smoketree Dr. This event is free and open to the public. More ...
Marilou Halye, R.N., stitches up a student's teddy bear during Bensley Elementary School's visit to the teddy bear clinic at St. Francis Medical Center. The clinic educates children on safety, including why they should wear seat belts and bike helmets. More ... Artists sought for annual festival John Tyler Community College is counting down to its Third Annual Fool for Art Festival, and art and craft vendors are invited to participate. The festival will be held at the college's Midlothian campus on Apr. 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More ... NEWS BRIEFS Iron Bridge Road home invasion nets 24 years Thirty-year-old New Jersey native Gary Lee Fimple will spend 24 years in prison for a 2006 home invasion involving the father of his former girlfriend, Amy Rogers. More ...
County departments win environmental awards The county's Parks and Recreation Department and the Waste and Resource Recovery Division have received separate environmental recognitions. The parks department earned the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 registration, becoming the first department nationwide to obtain t... More ... Nominations sought for business awards Each year, Chesterfield County honors local companies that contribute to the county's economy and its citizens. More ... Nominations sought for Bellwood Hall of Fame Nominations are being accepted for induction into the 2008 Bellwood Hall of Fame through Apr. 18. The Hall of Fame honors former Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) employees who have made signifi- cant, enduring contributions to the center. More ... Recent selected real estate sales in Chesterfield County Subdivision Name Property Address EDGEHILL 9643 GROUNDHOG EXBURY FAIRPINES FALLING 4701 WILLESDEN FALLING 4010 SHERINGHAM FALLING 6008 GAINFORD FAN FIVE 9406 Subdivision Name Property Address FOREST FOREST 13630 LAKETREE DR More ... |
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