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
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 SERVICE

Goochland 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
Amelia cleans schools, buses to combat swine flu By JUAN ANTONIO LIZAMA AND TAMMIE SMITH TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERS

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 WRITER

Five 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”
Swine-flu victim a “vibrant little girl” By REED WILLIAMS AND JOE MACENKA TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERS

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 WRITERS

An 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 WRITERS

An 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
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 WRITER

Marsell 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:...

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