Village News: Chesterfield County, Virginia's Community News

Three-vehicle crash kills one passenger

Mark Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:20:27 +0000

The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a three-vehicle crash that killed a passenger in one of the vehicles and injured six other vehicle occupants. The crash occurred in the 7300 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at about 10:35 a.m. today.

L. C. Bird graduate runs for funds benefiting a Nepalese school

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:26:06 +0000

Every kid dreams of a life of adventure, getting their cues from Indian Jones, Han Solo or Frodo Baggins. Some kids reach out and realize the life of an explorer for a while; traveling in Europe, the Caribbean or the Far East. But few stay to continue their life in an unfamiliar place.

Student parking fees, others will increase in the fall

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:22:42 +0000

The Chester field County School Board voted to double the amount students pay in parking fees. Currently high school students pay a fee of $25 to buy a parking pass to park in the student lot for the school year.

Pedestrian improvements

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:21:52 +0000

Sidewalks were not included in the improvement of Route 10 at the Courthouse. The following pedestrian projects are on the Capital Improvement calendar in eastern Chesterfield but remain unfunded.

Swift Creek Conservation Area closer to reality

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:57 +0000

It’s not cheap to develop a conservation area, although you may think so. Just leave it alone. But in order for area residents and visitors to experience the conservation area there are certain improvements that must be made.

Build-A-House program gives students tools for success

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Students wearing their trade shirts from the Chesterfield Technical Center (CTC) stood proudly while community leaders and their teachers dedicated a house last Friday built by the Tech Center students in the Build-a-House program.

Changing our lives for the better

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:33 +0000

Just like anyone who faces cancer, Robert Jones didn’t see it coming. He hadn’t been feeling bad or struggling with any health issues in particular. Then one day it was there — problems with digestion and colon.

Memorial ceremony set for May 16

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:17 +0000

Each year, Chesterfield County’s law enforcement community joins family, friends and government leaders to remember and honor the brave officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Carol Spalek named American Legion Auxiliary Post 284 Lady of the Year

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:03 +0000

Each year the Post 284 Auxiliary membership selects an individual to represent the post as “Lady of the Year”.

Cadet Kennedy graduates Coast Guard Academy

Elliott Fausz — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:06:11 +0000

Chester native graduates from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Cadet First Class Thomas M. Kennedy, will be one of 233 cadets to graduate Wednesday, from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine and Environmental Science.