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Henrico man sentenced for involvement in crash that killed 3 JMU students • Nurse charged with abusing babies at Henrico hospital remains free on bond

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Henrico man sentenced for involvement in crash that killed 3 James Madison University students

A Henrico man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a tragic crash that claimed the lives of three James Madison University students two years ago. Click here to read more

Nurse charged with abusing babies at Henrico hospital remains free on bond
Former NICU nurse Erin Strotman will remain out on bond after Henrico prosecutors requested it be revoked during her arraignment hearing Wednesday on six new charges dating back to 2022 involving three babies. Prosecutor Allison Martin made the bond revocation request orally rather than in writing. Judge Richard Wallerstein Jr.
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
High school students return to Glen Allen ES for ‘Senior Walk’
On April 11, Glen Allen Elementary School students and staff enjoyed a mini-reunion with former students who are now high school seniors. The soon-to-be-graduates – who started kindergarten in 2012 and left as fifth-graders in 2019 – returned to their alma mater for a Senior Walk, coming not only from Glen Allen
Henrico CitizenPatty Kruszewski, Citizen Managing Editor
Women candidates pack Virginia’s House of Delegates elections, tee up historic governor’s race
With Virginia poised to elect its first woman governor later this year, the future of its state legislature is also female. About 80 House of Delegates candidates are women, representing Democrats, Republicans and third party contenders. They are incumbents and challengers in primary or general elections vying for a role
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Restaurant Watch
MARCH 31 Vampire Penguin, 11345 Nuckols Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: food protection manager certification is expired; trash can in bathroom doesn’t have a lid. Dunkin Donuts, 3125 Lauderdale Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: there is a y-connector with
Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports
In the Garden: Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving
Even though your mom may say “It’s the thought that counts,” you want to find the perfect gift this Mother’s Day to express how much you appreciate all she does throughout the year. No matter your budget, it’s possible to give mom a gift that provides days,
Henrico CitizenMelinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

Farm Field Day planned April 26 at Meadow Farm

Eastern Henrico Recreation Center to host World Tai Chi and Qigong Day celebration April 26

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Henrico News Minute – April 24, 2025
Three Henrico transportation projects are recommended for state funding but another major one is not; police arrest a Henrico teen after he’s clocked driving nearly 140 mph on I-64; RavenCon 2025 returns to Henrico beginning tomorrow; 21-year-old sentenced to prison for his role in a crash that killed three JMU
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TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• 3 Henrico transportation projects recommended for SMART SCALE funding; Short Pump interchange plans not among them
• NICU nurse now accused of abusing 4 premature babies at Henrico hospital
• Henrico School Board approves $944 million budget, with largest state aid in recent history
• Art project supporting Noah’s Children brings together record number of local schools
• Henrico supervisors decry water system expansion ‘conspiracy theories,’ discuss planned fee increase with citizens

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