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Police searching for missing Henrico woman; 24th annual Pet Expo planned Feb. 22

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Police searching for missing Henrico woman last seen on bridge

Police are searching for a missing Henrico woman who was last seen on the Lee Bridge. Mareesa Jones, 59, was last seen on Saturday, Feb. 8. She is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. (Click here to continue reading.)

Henrico Humane Society to host 24th annual Pet Expo Feb. 22
Henrico Humane Society will host its 24th annual Pet Expo Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Avenue. The family- and pet-friendly event will include dog contests, a lure course, puppy and Corgi races, dog adoptions, an auction and
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The Citizen Finds Out: What’s happening on East Richmond Road?
What can you report on the possible road construction at the Henrico/Richmond line on East Richmond Road? It seems as this was somewhat of a potentially secretive project until the commencement thereof. Very curious as to who is the one responsible for this project. Henrico County and the City
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Virginia legislators advance amendment to protect abortion, contraception, other health care
Virginia legislators are considering establishing the right to abortion, contraception and related health care by passing an amendment to the state’s constitution. If approved, the amendment will be added to the state’s Bill of Rights to include “the ability to make and carry out decisions relating to one’
Henrico CitizenLucille Hancock, Richmond Capital News Service
Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate
With fentanyl deaths on the rise, Virginia legislators are divided over how — and when — schools should inform parents of student overdoses
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Henrico Property Transactions: Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2025
1 East Magruder Street, Varina District - $152,000, 863 SF (built in 1943), from Patrick A. Gollattscheck to RR Homes LLC. 111 Wootton Road, Varina District - $185,000, 960 SF (built in 1954), from Charles Timothy Buheller and Todd B. Boyle to Gene Edward Stevens Jr. 7646 King
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Henrico Fur Finder: Feb. 19, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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FXA Sports, 804 Softball announce merger
Adult recreational sports league operate FXA Sports and Central Virginia coed softball league 804 Softball announced Feb. 13 that they are merging. “This merger is about growing and enhancing the softball experience for players in Richmond and beyond,” said Tyler McKee, head of growth at FXA Sports, which is based
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Henrico Humane Society to host 24th Annual Pet Expo at Richmond Raceway Complex Feb. 22

Black History Month program on architect, artist Amaza Lee Meredith planned Feb. 22 at Meadow Farm

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