Near his Henrico foaling site, Boston gets his due • Judge orders NICU nurse charged with abusing baby to remain jailed for her own safety

Near his Henrico foaling site, Boston gets his due

Kinder historians might call him spirited – but most are not that kind. Some have described him as downright evil-tempered and vicious.

His friendly relationships were few, he was prone to fighting, and he occasionally posed a danger to – or seriously injured – people who annoyed him.

One observer believed him to be so hopelessly ornery that he favored shooting him.

Yet Boston survived his "difficult childhood" – and went on to become America's first great racehorse. Click here to read more

Judge orders NICU nurse charged with abusing baby to remain jailed for her own safety

A Henrico County judge has denied bond for former NICU nurse Erin Strotman over concern for Strotman’s safety if she were to be released from jail. Henrico judge Stuart Williams, Jr. said he would feel more comfortable granting Strotman bond if he had assurances regarding her stability. Strotman is accused

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Nominations being accepted for 2025 REB Award for Teaching Excellence

Nominations are open through Feb. 18 for the 2025 REB Award for Teaching Excellence, which identify, recognize and support teaching excellence in the Richmond area. Henrico County Public Schools’ 2024 REB honorees received grants for projects like following in the footsteps of ancient cave-painters in France and researching technology in

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These bills would regulate high-risk artificial intelligence use in Virginia

Virginia lawmakers will weigh legislation to shape policy on AI authentication, developer responsibilities

Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury

Milestones: Jan. 14, 2025

John-Sebastrian Moore of Henrico was named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at the University of Minnesota Crookston. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.66 grade point average for the semester. Moore is majoring in English. The following students from Henrico County were

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Savvy Senior: How long to keep tax records and other documents

Dear Savvy Senior, Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns and more that I would like to toss. -Recently Retired Dear Recently, It’s a great question.

Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

New Year Gallery Show planned Jan. 16 at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

Crossroads Art Center to host Open House + Artist Reception Jan. 17

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Henrico News Minute – Jan. 14, 2025

Recognition for America’s first great racehorse, who was raised in Henrico; county officials are planning to replace a section of water main that has experienced several breaks; the county’s board of supervisors will meet twice today; nominations are being accepted for the REB Awards for Teaching Excellence.

Henrico CitizenCitizen Staff Reports

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• Cashwell: This week’s school closures won't extend Henrico school year
• Police: Surveillance video shows nurse abusing baby in Henrico hospital's NICU
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• Henrico officials lift boil water advisory

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