High school students from Henrico County went from classroom to cockpit during a hands-on academic experience at the Richmond International Airport. The day-long field trip was in partnership with the airport's ARC program. The program aims to educate students on the various job options available to them after they graduate. From seeing firsthand how planes operate, to learning how they’re engineered, students spoke with airport employees that help the 'small city' operate. "We have a fire department, we have a police department, we have plumbers, we have electricians, we have maintenance people," Capital Airport Commission CEO Perry Miller said. "We...Article Link

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The Autism Society of Central Virginia held the 21st annual 5K & Family Fun Day at Glen Allen's Crump Park May 20. The event included a run/walk, resource fair, entertainment and other family-friendly activities.  Article Link

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The Henrico Board of Supervisors May 23 directed county staffers to review possible improvements to Magellan Parkway and extensions of Lambert Way and Liesfeld Farm Drive. The improvements to Magellan Parkway would focus on its I-95 crossing. The extension of Woodman Road is Phase II of the Lambert Way project, meant to expand the road between I-295 and Route 1. The federal government authorized a million grant for the project earlier this year, and it will be named for the late Police Captain Don Lambert, killed in a hit-and-run crash in 2021. The Liesfeld Farm Drive project focuses on...Article Link

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Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, welcomed four new volunteer advocates to its ranks May 24. Presiding Chief Judge Sharon Gregory Jacobs of Henrico County’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court officially swore in the new CASAs during a ceremony that day. The four – Drucilla Jones, Debra Hay-Pierce, Michelle Stumph, and Reena Cranmer – each invested 40 hours of their time to complete Henrico CASA’s pre-service training. As newly sworn in agents of the court, they now will be appointed to advocate for children involved in the child welfare and judicial system due to allegations of abuse or neglect....Article Link

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HARLER, Roger Woodman “Bucky” Jr., born January 5, 1943, passed away, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He is heading home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ and his best friend and wife of over 51 years, Kathleen “Kat” Harler. He is survived by his three sons, Jeff Harler and daughter-in-law, Pam of Florida, Gary Harler and daughter-in-law, Teri of Henrico and Mark Harler and daughter-in-law, Julia of Florida; his nephew, Roland Fielders and his wife, Debbie of Richmond, who was like a son to him; he is also survived by many sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all who he loved very...Article Link

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Elizabeth “Betty” Sheehan Sours, 93, of Richmond, Va., passed away on May 21, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1929, to William Terrell Sheehan and Alma Elizabeth Kuykendall Sheehan of Staunton, Va. Betty was a long-time resident of Richmond, Va. She grew up in Staunton, Va., and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, and attended St. Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, Md. She was employed by Virginia National Bank, in Richmond, and retired in 1981. Betty was a devoted member of Oakwood Memorial Baptist Church. She was so special to everyone she met and radiated your heart with her...Article Link

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Barbara Dunn Humphrey, 53, of Sandston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul J. Dunn; brother, Paul A. Dunn; father-in-law, Bruce Humphrey; grandparents, Edward W. and Ethel F. (McGloin) Dunn and Arthur W. and Rosella V. (Marley) Kinsella. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Randy Humphrey; her mother, Kathleen (Kinsella) Dunn; her beloved fur baby, Rudy; sister, Judy and her husband, David McHugh, of North Attleboro, MA; nephews, Michael P. McHugh and his wife, Mikayla (Bradford) McHugh, of Winterport, ME, Steven D. McHugh and Jack...Article Link

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Enedelia Figueroa Sanchez, 44, of Henrico, VA went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2023. She is survived by her beloved husband of 12 years, Isaias Alejo Díaz; children, Miguel Ángel Alejó Figueroa, Daniela AlejoFigueroa, Stephanie Alejo Figueroa, Haley Melissa Alejo Figueroa; parents, Raul Figueroa Vasquez andCelia Sanchez Paredes; siblings, Ruben Figueroa Sanchez, Araceli Figueroa Sanchez, Hugo Figueroa Sanchez, Raul Figueroa Sanchez, Ma. Teresa Figueroa Sanchez, Celia Figueroa Sanchez, Alicia Figueroa Sanchez, Javier Figueroa Sanchez; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom will miss her light in their lives. Originally from Apaseo El...Article Link

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Mike Gleason, 78, of Henrico County, Virginia, passed away on May 18, 2023, after an extended illness with his loving wife, Beverly, by his side. That afternoon the clouds lifted, and the sun ushered him into Heaven. Mike and Beverly married in 2015. They shared a love of antiquing, exploring Colonial Williamsburg, family gatherings, and cooking, especially gumbo and New Orleans style cuisine. Mike’s favorite time of year was Christmas and he enjoyed decorating Ridge Baptist Church during the holidays and on many other occasions for all to enjoy. He also had a passion for metal works, woodworking, and writing...Article Link

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All Henrico County Public Schools will soon have weapon detection scanners as an added security mechanism, with some schools projected to have the scanners installed by the start of the 2023-2024 school year. Following months-long field testing using metal detectors, wands, and weapons scanners at a variety of schools, as well as the county collecting feedback through focus groups and county-wide surveys, all Henrico County School Board members said Thursday they were on board with plans to install scanners. According to a survey completed by nearly 7,000 parents and staff, roughly 75% said visible safety measures like the scanners would...Article Link

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