November 07, 2009
Home’s price sheds light on local market
One of the top 10 home sales in September in the Richmond area was for a house with 12,870 square feet that sold for $931,900. It is assessed for $1.845...
November 06, 2009
Football: Louisa 35, Fluvanna 0
Louisa clinched a playoff birth last night after its victory over Fluvanna. The Lions (5-2 Jefferson District, 7-3) were led by Andrew Mealy who had 11...
November 02, 2009
Amelia schools reopen after closing to battle flu
The county’s three public schools are back in session today after a week’s closing because of concerns over the H1N1 flu, including the death...
November 01, 2009
Goochland schools face staff cuts because of budget
By AMY CONDRA MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICEGoochland County schools will have to cut staff because of budget reductions, school officials say. The cuts are in response to the county’s projected...
October 31, 2009
Officers to monitor sex offenders on Halloween
There will be no tricks, treats or Halloween parties this year for many of Virginia’s convicted sex criminals. Officers with the Virginia Department...
Halloween candy buybacks
Boyle Dentistry 6366 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville Tomorrow, 2-4 p.m. Dr. Vicki Tibbs 2700 Pocahontas Trail, Quinton Tomorrow, 2-5...
October 29, 2009
Amelia cleans schools, buses to combat swine flu
After getting their cleaning products approved by the county health department, Amelia County school employees and contractors began disinfecting buses...
October 27, 2009
Five correctional officers charged in dog fondling
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERFive Virginia Department of Corrections officers have been charged with animal cruelty involving the fondling of a K-9 dog and videotaping the two incidents....
October 26, 2009
Richmond area gets grant for emergency communications
Eight local governments in the Richmond area will have a new way to talk to one another in an emergency, with no telephone wires attached. A $1.73 million...
October 24, 2009
Swine-flu victim a “vibrant little girl”
As soon as 6-year-old Heaven Wilson stepped off the school bus, her grandmother guessed that she wasn’t feeling well. Two days later, the Amelia...
Robert Bruce Spencer Jr., retired judge, dies at 87
During the day-to-day drama in his courtroom, Judge Robert Bruce Spencer Jr. would peer over half-frame reading glasses as he heard cases from speeding...
October 23, 2009
Amelia girl dies of causes related to swine flu; Henrico school remains closed
By PETER BACQUE AND LUZ LAZO TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERSAn Amelia County child has died of causes related to swine flu. Meanwhile, a private elementary school in Henrico County continues to remain closed today...
State police investigate whether felons voted last November
Virginia State Police have launched a statewide investigation into possible illegal voting by felons in last November’s election. However, state...
Amelia girl dies of causes related to swine flu; Henrico school remains closed
By PETER BACQUE AND LUZ LAZO TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERSAn Amelia County child has died of causes related to swine flu. Meanwhile, a private elementary school in Henrico County continues to remain closed today...
October 22, 2009
Louisa woman guilty of dumping body
A Louisa County woman linked to three mysterious deaths beginning with that of her second husband 15 years ago pleaded guilty yesterday to dumping her...
October 16, 2009
Area farmers markets
Ashland Farmers’ Market, 101 Thompson St., Ashland, 798-9219. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays through November. Byrd House Market, behind William...
Louisa woman to plead guilty to putting boyfriend’s body in well
A woman linked to three mysterious deaths will plead guilty next week to discarding her boyfriend’s body in a well on his property in Louisa County,...
October 15, 2009
Chavers to plead guilty in body-in-well case
A woman linked to three mysterious deaths will plead guilty next week to discarding her boyfriend’s body in a well on his property in Louisa County,...
Bustos appointed to Powhatan Board
By WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERMarsell C. Bustos has been appointed the District 2 representative on the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors. Bustos, 50, replaces Charlie Green, who...
October 14, 2009
Powhatan supervisors meeting details
What: The meeting will include a public hearing on the appointment of Marsell Bustos as District 2 supervisor When: 7 p.m. tonight Where:...
• Amelia County
• Cumberland County
• Goochland County
• Louisa County
• Powhatan County

