Tara Carroll sworn in to Midlothian Board seat
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/30/22 3:15 PM
Former chair of the Chesterfield County Republican Committee Tara Carroll was sworn in at 9 a.m. Thursday to fill the Midlothian seat vacated by Leslie Haley following a unanimous appointment by the board the night...
Garden on the corner: Chester Presbyterian Church raises produce to help community through Food Bank
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/29/22 10:01 AM
Inside the Chesterfield Food Bank on a muggy Friday morning, Frank Hartsoe hands off about 50 pounds of cucumbers, cabbages and yellow squash, alongside a smattering of peppers and radishes,...
Large-scale solar facility gets approval, moves to Board
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/29/22 10:01 AM
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended for approval the county’s fifth large-scale solar energy facility last week on the heels of a work session dedicated to refining the zoning...
Gov. Youngkin gives statement on Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
News Brief by Sarah King | 6/29/22 10:01 AM
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 5-4 decision on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case Friday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged to commit “every action” to align with...
The career connection: Chesterfield schools double down on helping steer students to the job that fits
BY JACK COOKSEY EDITOR | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
As he closes in on his 19th birthday, Dean Weber is ahead of many of his peers. The Chesterfield County resident – a graduate of Cosby High School – is...
Stuff of summer: Enjoy low-fuss decadence with cherry-stuffed chicken
Food Savvy with Sarah Kurysz | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
Cherry season is in full swing! The very end of May into June is peak season for this delicious stone fruit. You will see them by the bagful at grocery...
Tara Carroll sworn in to Midlothian Board seat
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/30/22 3:15 PM
Former chair of the Chesterfield County Republican Committee Tara Carroll...
Large-scale solar facility gets approval, moves to Board
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/29/22 10:01 AM
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended for approval the...
Gov. Youngkin gives statement on Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
News Brief by Sarah King | 6/29/22 10:01 AM
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 5-4 decision on the...
School Board looks to fill advisory committee spots
News brief by STAFF | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
The Chesterfield County School Board is looking to fill several...
Chesterfield firefighter, 41, dies in off-duty incident
NEWS BRIEF BY STAFF | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
A veteran firefighter died unexpectedly while off duty, Chesterfield County...
Crime Watch 06/15/2022
STAFF | 6/15/22 12:03 PM
The following is a sampling of crimes recently reported to...
Suspect arrested in shooting that killed one, injured five
NEWS BRIEFS BY STAFF | 6/15/22 10:00 AM
Chesterfield County Police have arrested one suspect in relation to...
Police investigate death of unidentified male
News Briefs by Staff | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating the death of...
Scout property under contract with developer as debt looms
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
The Finley-Albright Boy Scout Reservation is scheduled for closing in...
Zoning in on proffers: Residents offer feedback on latest Upper Magnolia Green details
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 4/20/22 10:00 AM
Note: The print edition of The Observer went to press...
‘Chasing a dragon’: Skinquarter to implement odor management plan in face of DEQ warning letter, continued complaints
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 4/6/22 10:00 AM
The Skinquarter Landfill will develop an odor management plan and...
County EDA, planners push ahead on Spring Rock Green
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 3/23/22 10:01 AM
The proposed Spring Rock Green mixed-use redevelopment project is one...
Stuff of summer: Enjoy low-fuss decadence with cherry-stuffed chicken
Food Savvy with Sarah Kurysz | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
Cherry season is in full swing! The very end of...
Midlothian meets (or marries) Munich
BY JUAN CONDE CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 6/1/22 10:00 AM
Fest Biergarten, which takes orders by QR code from tables...
Stop and taste the roses: Rose butter is butter, but better
Food Savvy with Sarah Kurysz | 5/25/22 10:08 AM
Let’s talk about butter. If you are a butter...
A pizzeria and perseverance: At Jo-Jo’s South, a family doubles down to stay afloat
BY JUAN CONDE CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 5/18/22 10:07 AM
As employees prepare for a Wednesday lunch rush at Jo-Jo’s...
Garden on the corner: Chester Presbyterian Church raises produce to help community through Food Bank
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/29/22 10:01 AM
Inside the Chesterfield Food Bank on a muggy Friday morning,...
Hospitality and a bit of help: Manchester YMCA debuts new immigration Welcome Center
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/15/22 10:00 AM
On a sauna-like day last week, the bright interior of...
Midlothian runner outpaces tragedy, earns recognition
SPORTS REPORT BY HUNTER REARDON CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 6/15/22 10:00 AM
After a year of athletic triumph and academic success, Gabriella...
The romantic roller coaster: Swift Creek Mill Theatre looks at love’s highs and lows
BY HUNTER REARDON CONTRIBUTING WRITER | 6/1/22 10:00 AM
Tom Width, artistic director at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, calls...
The career connection: Chesterfield schools double down on helping steer students to the job that fits
BY JACK COOKSEY EDITOR | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
As he closes in on his 19th birthday, Dean Weber...
Developer gives a look at what’s ahead at Winterfield Crossing
BY SARAH KING STAFF WRITER | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
Morgan Blackwood of the Blackwood Development Company Inc. previewed what’s...
North Chesterfield resident named partner of Vaught, Spangler & Associates
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS COMPILED BY ANNE DALTON | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
Local financial advising firm Vaught, Spangler & Associates has announced...
Real estate transactions 06/29/2022
STAFF | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Richmond, Virginia area lease...
Pillow talk
Loose Ends by Susan Nienow | 6/29/22 10:00 AM
Sleeping is not one of my talents. If I have...
Gearing up to get on the move
Loose Ends by Susan Nienow | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
Getting ready for a three- to four-week trip is a...
Uninvited guests
LOOSE ENDS BY SUSAN NIENOW | 6/15/22 11:45 AM
I have a new pet. It’s only ¾ inch long...
Time will tell
Loose Ends by Susan Nienow | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
I love the word procrastination. It sounds like it should...
Five Minutes With… Dr. Alexander Samuel
As told to Jack Cooksey, editor | 6/22/22 10:00 AM
Q: We’ve seen some resurgence around the United States of...
Pets of the Week: Strudel and Baconator
6/15/22 12:20 PM
There are many animals currently up for adoption at...
Pets of the Week: Firefly and Malibu
STAFF | 6/8/22 10:00 AM
There are many animals currently up for adoption at the...
