Budding relationships
0At the end of Mark Erickson’s second year of teaching PE at Falling Creek Elementary, he was awarded Teacher of the Year for the 2019-20 school year. Erickson was surprised because he hadn’t taught at the school for very long, but said he was grateful and humbled by the honor. “It was an affirmation that I’m doing the right thing. I’m in the right school, with the right people, around the right families,” Erickson said. Erickson, originally from Michigan, received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education (with a focus on physical education) at Spring Arbor University. He spent two years…
BoS: County has 32 COVID-19-related deaths
0Chesterfield County had 32 deaths related to the coronavirus as of May 27. County supervisors heard that and more information from Chesterfield’s health district director, Dr. Alexander Samuel, during their May 27 meeting. Samuel noted that the county’s positivity testing rate for COVID-19 was at 17.5 percent, which was down from the peak of about 28 percent in mid-April. However, it was an increase from 11.8 percent three weeks previous. Samuel added that more than 11,000 coronavirus tests had been administered to county residents, the fourth-highest total in the state. Clover Hill supervisor Chris Winslow asked Samuel if he thought…
Southbend holds Senior Parade for grads
0The Southbend community held a Senior Parade to celebrate the students and their accomplishments. Seventeen seniors attended in their decorated vehicles and drove through the communities. They represented Thomas Dale, Clover Hill, Monacan, and Benedictine high schools, with one or more home-schooled.
Chesterfield Health Department to continue free COVID-19 testing into June
0As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the Chesterfield Health Department is hosting another round of free COVID-19 testing events at three locations: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Bellwood Flea Market9201 Jefferson Davis Highway Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Falling Creek Ironworks Park6407 Jefferson Davis Highway Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Stonebridge Recreation Center230 Karl Linn Drive Testing is for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms. It is free for uninsured or underinsured persons. While some appointments will be reserved for walk-ups that morning, testing…
Police arrest suspect who shot at, wounded officer
0Police have arrested a suspect who shot at and wounded a Chesterfield County Police officer May 27. At about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a reported shooting in the 5400 block of Remuda Drive. As some officers worked to locate the shooting victim, other responding officers began patrolling the area. Two officers observed a suspicious vehicle on Cogbill Road and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle stopped in the area of Castlewood Road and Treetop Apartments. As officers approached, a passenger exited the vehicle, fired several rounds at the officers and fled. One officer was struck in his leg;…
Chesterfield announces $5M for “Back in Business” grant program
0At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, is launching “Back in Business” grants to support small businesses negatively affected by COVID-19. The $10,000 grants are designed to provide immediate relief to businesses to help them remain in business through the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for reopening under the guidelines of Forward Virginia. The $5 million dollars, dedicated for the grant program, will come from the federal funding Chesterfield County received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Small businesses are a critical component of Chesterfield’s economy.…
Chesterfield County official in Human Services leaving longtime position
0Sarah C. Snead to retire from county in October after 25 years of service After 25 years with Chesterfield County, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services Sarah C. Snead announced her plans to retire, effective October 1. Snead, whose career in human services spans nearly five decades, has served as deputy county administrator since July 2010. “It’s been a remarkable journey,” Snead said. “I have been incredibly fortunate to work with dedicated and talented Chesterfield County team members including each of the leaders of Human Services Departments. There are so many people capable of upholding all the good work we…
Police Blotter
0BELVOIR RD (110xx block) 05/23/2020 12:45 p.m. – Rape-Forcible BEULAH RD(42xx block) 05/24/2020 10:42 p.m. – Robbery with a firearm. Money stolen from convenience store. BRAMPTON WY (27xx block) 05/27/2020 3:30 p.m. – Vandalism to a vehicle. BROADWATER WY (151xx block) 05/25/2020 1 p.m. – Clothing and firearms stolen from vehicle. BUR OAK LN (78xx block) 05/28/2020 6 p.m. – Trespassing (Including Prowler)-Residential CENTRALIA RD (51xx block) 05/27/2020 12:35 p.m. – Vandalism to a business. CHESTER RD (101xx block) 05/01/2018 8 a.m. – Household goods stolen from office. CHESTERFIELD AVE (216xx block) 05/21/2020 12 a.m. – Weapons Violations-Carrying Concealed COURT…