Former Bird student gets five years for marijuana distribution: Brash had been acquitted of killing 17-year-old during drug deal
0A former L.C. Bird High School student who was found not guilty of a related murder charge in May was sentenced Sept. 11 to five years in the state Department of Corrections for two marijuana distribution charges. Tomarr A. Brash, 19, was sentenced to five years on each felony, with two years and six months suspended for each. The sentences — for distributing marijuana and doing so within 1,000 feet of a school — will run consecutively. Chesterfield Circuit Court Judge Lynn Brice also sentenced Brash, who turns 20 on Sept. 26, to 20 years probation. A Chesterfield County jury…
ChesterFest coming Saturday: This year’s event slated to be the biggest ever
0Chesterfield residents will have an entertainment opportunity this weekend as the 18th annual ChesterFest is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22. This year’s event will be the biggest ever, event manager Elliott Fausz said, noting there will be more to see and do than in previous years. Some 200 vendors have signed up for the event, which will be held at the Chester Village Green across the street from the Chester Library. New this year are a musical petting zoo that features instruments from the Thomas Dale High School band and a dog show hosted by…
Bird alums Ashby, Elliott show up on big stage: Duo help Va. Tech, Notre Dame earn early victories
0Even though the rewards stacked up for linebacker Rayshard Ashby throughout his career at L.C. Bird High School, there were still some voices in the crowd that said “he’s undersized,” and “he won’t be a star college player.” Thus far in his starting role for Virginia Tech at middle linebacker, Ashby is proving those naysayers wrong. In a huge 24-3 win over Florida State on Labor Day, Ashby totaled seven tackles and forced a key fumble early in the game, snatching the momentum in favor of the Hokies. His leadership of a young linebacker corps was pivotal. For his efforts…
High school football wrapup: Knights, Skyhawks put on solid performances
0ABOVE: Meadowbrook’s Jamon Battle running the ball against Highland Springs (Rob’s DigiPix). Thomas Dale 37, Hermitage 7 Thomas Dale was able to defeat a rebuilding Hermitage program by the score of 37-7 last week on the strength of a strong running game and a stifling defensive performance. Chris Tyree ran all over the field, totaling 176 yards on 21 carries and scoring a touchdown. The Panthers simply didn’t have an answer for him. Defensively, Adam Hall led the way with 14 tackles. Rick D’Abreu was perhaps the strongest player on the field with 13 tackles, four sacks and four tackles…
Getting wet
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound Hope you had a nice long Labor Day weekend. Mine was special. I was able to attend the first game of the season for the Ohio State Buckeyes. We played Oregon State University, also OSU. Go figure! Anyway, the weather was great. We were winning big time, and that 30-percent chance of rain decided to appear over the stadium walls, and we were instructed to leave our seats and seek shelter. We just got inside when the skies opened up, and it rained and rained. A 30-minute delay extended…
School is back in session
0Public schools are now back in session after a quick summer has led to the 2018-2019 school year. Young children are going to kindergarten for the first time. Sixth-graders are experiencing middle school, while ninth-graders are adapting to high school. What does all of this mean for you and me? If you have a child in a school, then you are invested. For everyone else must be aware. When traveling roadways, we must expect increased school bus traffic. If there is any doubt about whether you should stop for a bus with its red lights flashing, stop! Give bus drivers…
Recently deceased
0Baldwin, Mrs. Sue, 68, of North Chesterfield, a homemaker, widow of Jerry Lee Baldwin. Harvey, Mr. Thomas Wilson Sr., 77, of North Chesterfield, widower of Janet Marie Harvey. Hudson, Mr. Edward S. “Sam” Sr., 76, of Chesterfield, husband of Fran Hudson. Jinks, Mr. Allyn Dale, 55, of North Chesterfield. Kongkeomanivong, Mr. Bounlom, 82, of Chesterfield. Moore, Mr. Richard Allen Sr., 74, of Edgewater, Fla., formerly of Chesterfield. Ransome, Mrs. Mable R.W., 94, of Chesterfield, widow of Clarence E. Ransome. Robertson, Mr. Merrill, 64, of South Chesterfield, an Army veteran, widower of Jeri E. Robertson. Tate, Mrs. Sherron B., 71, of Chesterfield, widow of Donald Tate Sr. Tingley, Mr. David Justin,…
Solutions for your electronic issues: Tailored Data Solutions
0Today is nearly impossible to be without an electronic device. Computers began showing up in households 30 to 40 years ago. Today, with most households having tablets, gaming devices and mobile phones, people of nearly all ages are using some type of electronics and accidents happen. Whether a virus took control of your computer, your data was lost, or a screen was cracked, there is a solution. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, Tailored Data Solutions can solve your electronic issues. Owner Kevin Moore, with a major in computer science and chemistry, saw a need for a business servicing electronic devices. He…