The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded Monday morning, Nov. 23, at 9:23 a.m. to the Bellwood Maisonettes, 2500 block of Alfalfa Lane, for the report of an apartment fire. Fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the front door and fire from a window. One juvenile was at home at the time of the incident and escaped; however, she went back into the apartment to rescue her dog. She successfully rescued the dog but received smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Three persons will be displaced and are being…
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The “Chesterfield Monthly,” a product of Local News LLC and Chesterfield Observer, produced its last issue this month. Editor Scott Bass wrote in the November/December issue that the journalism business is in trouble. “…we simply couldn’t bring in enough revenue to keep the magazine afloat. Local News LLC, our parent company, has been in the newspaper business – publishing the weekly Chesterfield Observer – since 1995. The Observer has been financially successful for many years. Our foray into the magazine business, however, has been a struggle. The advertising revenue just didn’t keep pace,” Bass wrote in a final editorial. But…
The Woman’s Club of Chester invites all youth, 12 through 14 years of age, to submit an original 250-word essay on the subject “What It Means To Me To Be An American Citizen.” The essay should include the feelings and beliefs of the writer. Essays will be judged on content, originality and presentation. On a separate cover sheet, writers should provide the writer’s contact information to include full name, mailing address and telephone number. Send the typed essay along with the signed cover sheet to The Woman’s Club of Chester, P.O. Box 3074, Chester, VA 23831, Attention Citizenship Committee. Essay…
Shoulder pain is among the most common musculoskeletal complaints for those seeking medical care. Injuries to the shoulder can occur suddenly, such as with a fall, or develop over a longer period of time due to repetitive overuse, such as with throwing or repeated lifting. The shoulder joint is a very shallow joint. The upper arm bone, the humerus, has a rounded end that sits on the small and concave surface of the shoulder blade or scapula. Ligaments and muscles are strategically placed to keep the shoulder joint in place. This configuration allows the arm a wide range of motion,…
As a follow up to my last column on organic mulches, I will discuss inorganic mulch. But before I get to that, I want to expand on my comment regarding “mulch should not be piled up on the tree.” As you travel around, especially in parking lots, you will notice what is referred to as “mulch volcanos.” One to two feet of mulch stacked onto the tree may look attractive but the bark of the tree retains moisture. That haven of moisture is an invitation to insects as well as disease. Inorganic mulch may be natural stones, pea gravel, crushed…
BATTERY DANTZLER CT (125xx block) 11/13/2015 5:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous property stolen from truck repair shop. BENSLEY COMMONS LN (71xx block) 11/19/2015 10:30 a.m. – Miscellaneous property stolen from residence. BEULAH RD (38xx block) 11/13/2015 7:00 a.m. – Electronics stolen from residence. BEULAH RD (57xx block) 11/14/2015 11:00 a.m. – Firearms and miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BRADLEY BRIDGE RD (155xx block) 11/13/2015 7:45 p.m. – Injury-Accidental – Overdose BRANDYWINE AVE (101xx block) 11/16/2015 4:00 p.m. – Weapons Violations-Illegal Discharge BRIMLEY PL (47xx block) 11/11/2015 10:00 p.m. – Property stolen from unlocked vehicle. BURNT OAK CR (50xx block) 11/15/2015 5:28…
The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program is asking for your help to solve an arson case. On Nov. 14, 2015, fire crews and police responded to 325 Courthouse Road and discovered corrugated plastic pipes burning in close proximity to the new Chesterfield County library. The newly constructed library sustained heavy damage due to heat exposure. Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set as no other fire sources were discovered in the area. Crime Solvers, Chesterfield County Fire and EMS, and police are now turning to the public for assistance in solving this case. Due to the value of the damage sustained to the library and its…
Dennis Wayne Rich Dennis Wayne Rich, 52, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kate Kelly; and aunt, Francis Denning. Dennis is survived by his wife, Paula Rich; three sons, Kelley, Justin, and Corey Rich; daughter, Staci Rich; mother, Rachel McCoy; four sisters, Robin, Jeannie, Lisa, and Beth; brother, Kip; aunt, Christine Simons; special friends, Victor, Kenny, William, and Bobby; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service was held…
Appelman, Mr. John, 101, of Chesterfield, a World War II Army veteran. Brooks, Mrs. Vernell Green Powell, 85, of Chesterfield, widow of William W. Brooks. Edwards, Mr. Gil, 81, of Chesterfield, a Korean War-era Air Force veteran. Gibson, Mrs. Janice Irene, 76, of Chester, wife of Roger Gibson. Glenn, Mrs. Susan Tadlock, 65, of Chesterfield, wife of Allen “Billy” Glenn. Greer, Mr. Hawes Scott “Scotty,” 50, of Chesterfield. Hackney, Mr. Michael Lee, 57, of Chester, husband of Carol Hackney. Kahl, Mr. Robert, 87, of North Chesterfield, a Navy veteran, widower of Rosemary Kahl. Manner, Mr. Eugene LeRoy, of Chesterfield, a retired Army colonel and Vietnam War veteran, husband of…
I am not sure what you have thought about this series of articles, detailing my 25-year journey through Chesterfield Fire & EMS. My intent was to give you a small glimpse into the life of a firefighter. This last leg of the journey would require me to relearn my job. I had spent about 18 and a half years on an engine company, prior to spending two years in Fire & Life Safety. As I left the office, I was now the pastor of a church, which would play a big part in my future decisions. My new assignment would…