Historic Magnolia Grange to re-open museum gift shop
0Effective immediately, the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) announces the re-opening of its Museum Gift Shop in historic Magnolia Grange featuring a free gift with purchase in September and a special discount sale in October. Throughout September, the gift shop will feature local products including raw honey, goat’s milk soaps and lotions, popular Eastern Shore Teas and Chesterfield County-themed gift baskets designed as the perfect hostess gift. Shoppers will receive a free gift with purchase in September; hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 2…
Police Blotter
0ALLERTON ST (61xx block) 09/05/2015 12:01 a.m. – Miscellaneous property stolen from unlocked vehicle. BARBOURSVILLE LN (62xx block) 09/16/2015 8:00 p.m. – Unknown suspect/s attempted to kick in the front door of the listed residence. At this time nothing has been reported stolen. BUCCANEER DR (8xx block) 08/26/2015 9:00 a.m. – Property stolen from locked shed. No signs of force noted. BURNT OAK TR (51xx block) 08/18/2015 5:00 p.m. – Money and miscellaneous property reported stolen from residence. CALDWELL AVE (50xx block) 09/15/2015 5:00 p.m. – Property stolen from vehicle. No signs of force noted. COLDSTREAM DR (46xx block) 09/11/2015…
Crime of the Week
0The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to identify and locate two shoplifters. Between 2:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, two females worked together to steal more than $1,000 worth of sunglasses from Sunglass Hut at Chesterfield Towne Center. One woman pulled the frames from the display and handed them to the second woman, who concealed them in her purse. Both suspects were white females, one with a very unique appearance. That suspect was approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall with a medium build. She had dark hair that was dyed blonde. She had…
Recently Deceased
0Atkinson, Mr. Clyde Douglas Jr., 66, of North Chesterfield, widower of Janet A. Atkinson. Fleming, Mr. Gary Winston, 65, of Chester, husband of Patricia Fleming. Hutteman, Ms. Nancy Siple, 96, of Chesterfield. Ligon, Mr. Albert Allen, 89, of Chesterfield, a World War II Navy Armed Guard veteran, widower of Doris Wooldridge Ligon. Llewellyn, Mr. James W. Jr., 86, of Chesterfield, formerly of Amelia. Mitchell, Mrs. Jeanette Flagg, 94, of Chesterfield, formerly of Portsmouth, widow of Russell Waugh Mitchell. Patterson, Mrs. Lisa Claudette Duquette, 49, of North Chesterfield, wife of John Paul Patterson Sr. Sayles, Mr. Tyrone Roland, 70, of Chesterfield, husband of Brenda Sayles. Schmitchel, Mrs. Ruth…
The Number One Cause
0Three fires, two local and one in Atlanta, caused seven people to have to be rescued and the fatality of another. All three of these fires appear to have had the same cause, unattended cooking, though the fire in Atlanta is still under investigation, but it was stated to have started in the kitchen. Unattended cooking continues to be the leading cause of residential fires in America. This is a subject that I have written about many times, but the fires from this cause continue to occur. What are some of the things that lead to fires caused by unattended…
Performers and Artists Mixing Bowl
0Local artists, Drs. W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr. and Ivan W. Perkinson, entertained guests at Swift Creek Mill Theatre to help celebrate and launch the theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season with the opening of their art exhibit, “Perkinson Twins Art Exhibit, Reception & Play.” The exhibit and reception highlighted the Featured Artist Program at the Mill. Full of energy at 70-years-old, the Perkinson twins greeted their friends, art patrons and the Mill’s board members, actors and volunteers during the reception with the invitation to join them to the opening of the Mills first play of the season, “A Second Helping: the Church…
Henricus Publick Days offers living history experience
0Hundreds of visitors roamed the revered grounds of Henricus Historical Park over the weekend, taking in the flavor of a 1611 setting. Historical re-enactors who protrayed blacksmiths, farmers, seamstresses, soldiers of Civil and Revolutionary wars and Native Americans and more, manned the period correct colonial buildings and Native American longhouses. There was a special treat for adventure seekers and history buffs, a visit from the replica ship Godspeed, which arrived from Jamestown. In 1606, the original Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery set sail from London on December 20, bound for Virginia. The expedition was sponsored by the Virginia Company of London, a business venture that had been…
VA Hemophilia Foundation’s Trick or Trot 5K and Monster Dash
0Join the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation (VHF) for a race the entire family can enjoy. Costumes are highly encouraged and treats will be given along the way. Also not to be missed is the pre-race Halloween party with a DJ, food, and more! Sign up today – this SPOOKtacular race is limited to 200 runners. The race is scheduled for October 31, 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Robious Landing Park 3800 James River Rd. Midlothian. For more information visit www.raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=33281 Fee to race the 5K is $30 – Monster Dash is free. Contact: Kelly Waters 804-740-8643 [email protected]