Local volunteer to compete for title of Mrs. Virginia America
0Chelsea Longbottom, a home educator, committed volunteer, wife, and mother, was chosen to compete for the title of Mrs. Virginia America from a field of applicants throughout the area. Longbottom’s commitment to raising her children with a strong sense of giving back to the region through volunteerism, community outreach, and social and educational activities throughout the county were significant in her being chosen for the title of Mrs. Chesterfield. “I want to use this time and platform to restore morale during a trying year, support and promote small and local businesses, and do my part in continuing to serve our…
Police Blotter
0ALAN DR (50xx block) 08/24/2020 12:32 p.m. – Front door entry during burglary. Consumable goods stolen from residence. ALMS LN (42xx block) 08/26/2020 2 p.m. – Vandalism to a mailbox. ARBOR MEADOWS DR (67xx block) 08/21/2020 3 p.m. – Electronics and miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BELLBROOK DR (39xx block) 08/24/2020 8 p.m. -– Money and miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BRANDERS BRIDGE RD (171xx block) 08/25/2020 2 p.m. – Rear door entry during burglary. Firearms stolen from residence. BUNDLE RD (112xx block) 08/25/2020 1:15 a.m. – Front door entry during burglary. Money and office equipment stolen from convenience store.…
Racked with issues
0My wife and I were out and about the other day, and she wanted to go to Marshall’s. As we were sitting at the light, on Meadowdale, I noticed flowers and what not, on the other side of the intersection, indicating that someone had probably lost their life. I said to Becky, “I wonder what happened there?” Becky had actually seen this on the news, and knew the details. Let me start by saying: I did not know the people involved in this horrific crash, but I took time to pray over everyone involved. As I heard the story of…
Recently Deceased
0COMER, Lucretia Hulce, 59, of Chesterfield, wife of Joseph Comer. GILL, Mary Ann Horner, 90, of Chesterfield, widower of Charles A. Gill. GROSZ, Willie Moore, 83, of Chesterfield, husband of Darlene Grosz. HANKINS, Melinda Renee, 53, of North Chesterfield, wife of Rob Hankins. HIGHTOWER, Helen Carson, 62, of Chesterfield, wife of William Hightower. MASON, Patricia Griffin, 58, of Chesterfield. McDONALD, John David, 87, of Chesterfield, husband of Charlotte McDonald. VARLEY, Mary Anne, 70, of Chesterfield, widower of Jack Varley Sr.
L.C. Bird track athlete gets four offers
0Rising senior Jeremiah Wilks has seen an uptick of interest in his services over the last couple of months. He tallied four offers: from Indiana Tech, Alderson Broaddus, Missouri Valley, and Central Methodist. “Wilks is a very determined athlete,” said L.C. Bird track coach Adam Canning. “I believe he is willing to put everything into being great. He is the type of kid who will be the first one at practice working on hurdles and the last to leave after the workout to work on hurdles some more.” That work ethic has certainly attracted the attention of colleges and produced…
With Vaughan as spotter, Henchcliffe places 7th in Indy 500
0In his first Indianapolis 500, spotter and Thomas Dale graduate Jesse Vaughan posted a quality performance along with his driver, James Henchcliffe. The Andretti racing team and driver placed seventh in the historic race. “It was unreal. The first day I was nervous before we got on track, but once ‘Hinch’ got out there it was business as usual,” Vaughan said. “He was really easy to work with, and the Andretti guys were very accommodating. It was odd being on that huge property with no fans, but it was still the 500.” “I learned a lot and after every day…
VHSL announces possible schedule for all sports to start
0The VHSL released a draft of what it is calling “The Championships +1” containing the possible format for the regular season and playoffs across all sports. Under the plan, all sports would start in December, February/March, or April and play abbreviated seasons. Sports starting in December (regular season start date in parentheses): Basketball (12/21), Gymnastics (12/28), Indoor Track (12/28), Sideline Cheer (1/6), Swim and Dive (12/28), and Wrestling (12/28). Sports starting in February (regular season start date in parentheses): Football (2/22), Competition Cheer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Volleyball (3/1) Sports starting in April (regular season start date in parentheses): …
Disneyland visit
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. If my calendar is correct, which it is sometimes, we have a holiday coming up, Labor Day. The really good news is that there are some places that are actually open this time, even if they are only partly open. I think it would be a great time to go to places that are usually packed wall to wall with people, like Disneyland. The last time I was there was so long ago. I think it was in July because it was very hot and they had these mist…