MAIZELS, Henri Isadore, of Henrico County, Virginia, one of Central Virginia’s last Holocaust survivors, passed away after a long illness on November 26, 2023, at age 83. Born on December 4, 1939, in Paris, France to Charles and Sara Maizels, Henri was orphaned during World War II. His American family members located him after the war and brought him to the United States. Henri was raised by his Uncle and Aunt, Nathan and Miriam Maizels, in Richmond, Virginia. After graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1959, Henri enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he played saxophone in the U.S....Article Link

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Ruth Ann “Her-Her” Burner Feather, 80, born June 19th, 1943, in Frank, West Virginia, entered her heavenly home, Monday, November 27, 2023. Ruth was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Hull Burner, and mother, Grace Ellen Heavner Burner. She is survived by he loving husband of 62 years, Carl “Chick” Feather, daughter, Susan Feather Godwin (Brad), son, Timothy Allen Feather (Wendy); grandchildren, Tyler Godwin (Megan), Chase Godwin (Kristina), Robbie Godwin, Haley Marchetti (Caleb), Hannah Feather Gross (Corey), Bryce Feather; great grandchildren Colt, Sebastian, Kora, Archer, Cade, Kena, Millie; sister, Patsy Burner Sacks, brother, Wallace “Corkie” Burner (Loretta), and a...Article Link

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Lane, Ronald Wesley, 72, of Richmond, VA. passed away suddenly on November 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wesley, “Tiger”, Lane and his mother Laura Montgomery Lane. He is survived by his brother, Donald Ray Lane. Ronnie was a graduate of Varina High School, class of 69, and a graduate of Virginia Tech, class of 73. He was a member of the Varina Masonic Lodge, 272, and a devoted member of Hardy Central Baptist Church where a celebration of life will be held at the church on December, 9 at 12 PM. A reception will...Article Link

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DAVIS, Virginia Lee Brittingham, age 92, went to her eternal home on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, George Wesley Davis; by her daughters, Martha Lee Davis Floyd (Thomas) and Diane Marie Davis Cole (Tom); her granddaughters Mary Ellen Cole Hasenfus (Ryan), Shelby Nicole Floyd Holden (Bobby), and Christine Marie Cole Buttenshaw (Zack); her great-grandchildren Tucker Lucas Hasenfus, Sophia Paige Hasenfus, and Bennett Floyd Holden; and nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Mildred Lilliston Drummond Brittingham and Charles Aliborne Brittingham; her sister, Mary Lou Brittingham Taylor; and her...Article Link

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Waygone Brewery is open at last! I know I'm not the only craft beer lover who's been thirsting for a brewery in western Henrico -- and the sign for Waygone was up for well over a year before it opened. I stopped in just after the inaugural week, and the place was bustling, even on a Tuesday. I sampled three IPA's and the lone stout, and the Cabin Branch Stout (which I learned is rapidly rising into the ranks of Waygone top sellers) won me over big time. Even people who don't like stouts like Cabin Branch, I was told....Article Link

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Now through Dec. 11, local AAA stores will be serving as public donation sites for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots gift drive to benefit local children in need. The public is invited to bring new, unwrapped toys to participating AAA stores.  Gifts are accepted for children up to 16 years old. Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic-looking weapons and gifts with food; if donated, such items will not be distributed.   In the Henrico County vicinity, AAA locations accepting toys through Dec. 11 include the Glenside store at 7009 West Broad Street and the Scott's Addition store at...Article Link

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With support from public and private partners such as Henrico County Energy Management and the City of Richmond, the Metro Richmond 2023 Solar & EV Charger Co-op will soon bring solar to dozens of local businesses and residents in the Richmond region.  The co-op, run by the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) and supported by the City of Richmond, is open to new participants until December 31.  Since 2014, SUN has hosted 49 solar co-ops in Virginia; thanks to co-ops, 1,222 homes and businesses now have solar panels. Twenty-seven area residents have signed up for the co-op, which is free...Article Link

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From Dec. 4 to Dec. 8, travelers will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck program at Richmond International Airport, where officials will host a temporary “pop-up” enrollment center in the terminal. TSA PreCheck is a travel option that expedites a traveler’s airport security checkpoint screening process in select TSA airport checkpoint screening lanes, allowing passengers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on.  More than 200 airports participate in TSA PreCheck nationwide and more than 85 airlines participate...Article Link

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The Henrico Police Officer injured in a Wednesday night shooting has been released from the hospital, according to Henrico Police. "The preliminary investigation shows on November 29, 2023, at approximately 7:40 p.m., an attempted robbery occurred at a business in the 2900 block of Williamsburg Road. An adult male entered the business and demanded money while displaying a firearm. During that incident, the suspect abducted an employee and attempted to rob another employee," a Henrico Police spokesperson wrote in an email. "As officers arrived on the scene, they located the suspect who then ran from the business. Officers engaged in...Article Link

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A Henrico County police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after he was involved in a shooting Wednesday evening. At 7:40 p.m., Henrico Police responded to Williamsburg Road and Brittles Lanes, after receiving reports of an attempted robbery. When officers arrived at the area, they identified a suspect, who they began to chase on foot. Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett that the suspect ran through nearby woods to a Montrose Elementary School football field where he was later captured. Click here to continue reading this article on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article Link

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