Police Blotter
0BERMUDA CROSSROAD LN (121xx block) 05/03/2016 9:12 p.m. – Vandalism-Commercial/Business BERRYBROOK DR (42xx blok) 04/30/2016 4:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BERRYSTONE RD (68xx block) 05/04/2016 5:30 p.m. – Vandalism-Mailbox BEULAH RD (42xx block) 04/29/2016 7:00 p.m. – Money and miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. BEULAH RD (44xx block) 05/03/2016 3:42 p.m. – Weapons Violations-Carrying Concealed BRENSPARK RD (99xx block) 04/29/2016 7:00 p.m. – Clothing and miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BRIMLEY PL (47xx block) 05/04/2016 3:47 p.m. – Front door entry. Electronics, money and miscellaneous items were stolen. BURNT OAK DR (48xx block) 05/03/2016 9:00 p.m. -…
Crime of the Week
0The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve two commercial robberies. On Sunday, April 24, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a male suspect wearing a white mask and a purple and red bandanna on his face approached a clerk at the Food Lion at 20821 Woodpecker Road. He passed a note to the clerk demanding money, and fled the store toward University Apartments after receiving the cash. On the same day at approximately 9 p.m., the same suspect tried to rob the Burger King in the same shopping center. As the suspect slid the note to the…
Recently Deceased
0BERRY, Mrs. Rita Gail Shorter, 54, of Chesterfield, wife of David Lynn Berry. BOWE, Mrs. Barbara Murray, 75, of North Chesterfield, wife of Danny Bowe Sr. HARMS, Mrs. Alice H., 88, of Chesterfield, widow of William Harms. HEDRICK, Mr. Roy Thomas Jr., 87, of Chesterfield, a military veteran, widower of Frances Hedrick. PERRY, Mr. J. Lewis, 74, of Chesterfield, widower of Nancy Lee Perry. PICHA, Mrs. Glenys G., 94, of Chester, widow of Leonard A. Picha Sr. PRICE, Ms. Tracy Linet, 48, of Chesterfield. PROROCK, Mrs. Ann T., 89, of Chesterfield, widow of Lou Prorock. SMITH, Mr. Clifford Eugene “Gene/Papa,” 76, of Chester, widower of Corlease Smith. TEDDER, Mr. Steven…
Nothing for Nothing
0You may have remembered me sharing statements that used to be on the walls of fire stations, during my career. Risk a lot to save a life Risk little to save little Risk nothing to save nothing I am writing this article to the firefighters that read my column, in response to the Pineville volunteer firefighter that was killed Saturday evening. Units were dispatched to a strip mall on fire in Pineville N.C., near Charlotte. From news reports, it appears that the fire originated in the golf shop. I know very few details about this fire, except for the fact…
Joseph Hillier DDS, Buckingham Court honored with Orchid Award
0As part of the Chester Community Association’s (CCA) efforts to recognize local businesses for exemplary upkeep of their property, Buckingham Court near the corner of West Hundred Road and Buckingham Street was recently honored with the Orchid Award. Dr. Joe Hillier cared for the property when he opened his dental practice there several years ago. But he credits the work of Patty Rudd with Celtic Green for her maintaining the beauty of the landscape. Pictured are Kristi Higgins (CCA) presenting Dr. Joe Hillier with the award.
Free Mulch Available at County Convenience Centers
0The Chesterfield County Department of General Services is reminding citizens that free mulch is available at the county’s two convenience centers. General Services operates two convenience centers for waste disposal and recycling. Woody debris that customers drop at the centers is shredded into mulch that is then made available to citizens for free. “Shredding the woody debris into mulch enables us to accomplish two things,” Environmental Manager Jeff Howard said. “It provides a way for us to give back to the community, and it reduces the amount of woody debris that otherwise would be placed in a landfill.” With springtime…
I am a Super Hero! Project
0The theme for 2015-2016 at Ettrick Elementary in Chesterfield this year is “Super Heroes.” Utilizing this theme, third grade teachers Maria MacLaughlin and Lynne Johnson applied for a Community in Schools Cynthia Henshaw Grant. The detailed outline included components for each content area. The grant was awarded and third grade students began their super adventure. The teachers named their project “I am a Super Hero!” Third Grade students would be tasked to design, create, and develop a super hero that exemplifies a positive trait they find within themselves. Students would also design and manufacture their super hero at home incorporating…
Curtis Carnival a success
0The Curtis Elementary School PTA sponsored 2016 Curtis Carnival was a huge success despite cloudy skies and cool weather. Pieing and soaking a teacher was one of the more popular stops and helped raise extra dollars during the event.