The parent of a student who brought a gun to Longdale Elementary School in Glen Allen May 16 is now facing two charges in connection with the incident. Matthew Craig Berger, 39, of Henrico, faces one charge of abuse and neglect of children and one charge of allowing access to firearms by children. If convicted of the former charge, Berger would be guilty of a Class 4 felony, which could bring a jail sentence of between 2 and 10 years and a possible fine of as much as 0,000. If convicted of the latter charge, he would be guilty of...Article Link

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5200 block of Brook Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen with petit larceny and possession of cocaine at a grocery store May 26 at 10:34 a.m. 500 block of York Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault and brandishing a firearm May 26 at 6 p.m. Staples Mill Road at Northside Avenue – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence, having an open container of liquor in an automobile, and refusal to take a breathalyzer test at a vehicle accident May 27 at 2:38 a.m. 7800 block of Shrader Road...Article Link

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Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road in Varina, will be the site of several events on Saturday, June 3. The Dorey Park Farmers Market will open for the season from 9 a.m. to noon. Local farmers and artisans will be selling a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items and more. DPFM, Henrico Recreation and Parks and the Varina Ruritan Club also will host the annual Celebrate Varina event from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be community vendors from the Varina area, live music, food trucks, an antique farm equipment display, entertainment for kids and more. Additionally, at 11:30...Article Link

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Janet Fair Lyle, age 79, died May 26, 2023. She is survived by two sons, Douglas Edward Lyle and Charles William Lyle, both of Richmond. She was predeceased by her husband Charles K. Lyle, Jr. Mrs. Lyle graduated from the University of Michigan and was involved in the UM Club of Richmond. Mrs. Lyle taught school in the City of Richmond, Henrico County, and Goochland County. She was an alumni member of Gamma Sigma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Society of Educators. She enjoyed traveling and visited all seven continents. After retiring she took up tennis and played...Article Link

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Barbara M. Keithly, of Henrico, age 82 passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born to the late Wreford and Mary Meador on Wednesday, March 5, 1941. Barbara primarily worked as a hostess throughout her life. She volunteered as a Cub Scouts leader and also spent a great deal of time volunteering at West Richmond Church of the Brethren where she was a longtime member. Left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Robert Keithly, Jr.; children, Kenneth Keithly (Joyce Keithly) and Kevin Keithly; grandchildren, Christopher Keithly (Kaitlin Keithly), Brandon Keithly (Miranda Keithly), Zachary Keithly, and Faith Keithly...Article Link

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Bowles, Bettie Henley, age 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Henrico, Va. on Sunday May 28, 2023, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. Bettie’s family, friends and colleagues will cherish their memories of happy times with her for many years to come. Bettie was proud to be part of the 2nd graduating class of Douglas Freeman High School and worked for many years at Ceridian LLC, retiring in 1994. Bettie enjoyed spending her free time attending dance recitals/sporting games for her grandchildren, craft shows, and playing slots at Rosie’s. She loved sewing, listening to...Article Link

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Evelyn P. Purcell, “Ernie,” 87, of Highland Springs, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Purcell on November 23, 2002 and her son, Mark Purcell on November 30, 2007. She was a longtime volunteer at Sheltering Arms and a member of Newbridge Baptist Church. Ernie was the last of her siblings, she liked gardening and loved her family. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Tush and her husband, Mark; son, Brent Purcell and his wife, Kim; grandchildren, Justin, Amanda, Hanna, Jonathan, Andrew, Mary Cameron, Macie;...Article Link

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Judith Karen Woodson passed away peacefully on May 24th at age 76. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Woodson DuMont (Matthew), her son Benjamin Frederick Woodson (Christina), and her grandchildren, Samuel, Luke, Claire DuMont, and Bryce and Alexander Woodson. Her delight in her children and grandchildren was unbounding. She was predeceased by her parents Frederick and Mildred Thiele. A native of Chicago, she was a graduate of St. Ignatius of Loyola High School and was awarded a BA degree by the University of Loyola. Following her services as a teacher with the US Army in Germany, for many years...Article Link

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Chesapeake Bank is opening a branch at Westminster Canterbury Richmond June 12, a move designed to allow residents and staff members to conduct their banking transactions without leaving the campus. It will be the sixth such location within a continuing care retirement community for Chesapeake Bank, which also operates branches at Cedarfield and Lakewood in Henrico’s West End, in addition to two in Williamsburg and one in the Northern Neck. The new branch at Westminster Canterbury Richmond will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. In addition to safe deposit boxes, check cashing,...Article Link

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A student was charged after a loaded handgun was recovered at John Rolfe Middle School in Henrico County on Wednesday, police and school officials confirmed. "Late this afternoon, an individual reported that a student might have a weapon on campus," Rolfe principal Darryl Johnson wrote in an email to parents. "Administrators immediately worked with the SRO and Henrico County Police to locate the student and recover a handgun." Officers and school officials "worked quickly to identify and locate the student," according to officials with Henrico Police. Officials said the recovered a loaded gun from the student's possession. Click here to...Article Link

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