Becky L. Perkins, age 69, of Highland Springs, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mom, Bette Yacavona; parents, Richard “Dick” Tannert and Phyllis Tannert; and her brother, Brian Tannert. Becky earned her associate degree from WVU at Parkersburg with a major in business management and a minor in typewriting, later in life she retired from the Virginia Employment Commission. She enjoyed helping others and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Nicole Friedman and Lisa Sledge; grandchildren, Tyler Slater, Jade Friedman, Trenton Slater,...Article Link

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Delores Ann “Mema” Renick, 86, of Sandston, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Mema is survived by her loving sister, Lynn (Wally); daughter, Deborah Stagg (Eddie); sons, Deane (Julie) and Duane (Kathryn); grandchildren, Tom Stagg, Shawn Bowen, Aaron Stagg (Danielle), Tucker (Hillary), Tyler (Heather), Joshua, Bryce (Brittany) and Dylan (Katelin) Renick; great-grandchildren, Shaine (Dainey), Chloe, Jacob, Eliah, Emma Rose, Jayce, Gabriel, Issac, Hannah and Eve ; great-great-grandchildren, Atticus and Carson; nephews, Ross (Debby), Mark (Janice) and Scott. She was known for her dedication to family, helping hands and love for the “River Place”. Mema will be greatly missed. The...Article Link

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Catherine Phylinda Hartsook Harding, age 92, of Henrico, Virginia and formerly of Clifton Forge, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She was born February 14, 1931 in Clifton Forge to the late William D. and Lucy Frances Kirkland Hartsook. She was a homemaker throughout her life and a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, collecting recipes, and preparing Sunday dinners for her family. She loved to attend yard sales and auctions with her husband. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Earl Harding Sr.; four sisters, Mary Hoke, Helen Reeser,...Article Link

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3200 block of Basie Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen with driving under the influence at a vehicle accident Feb. 10 at 2:37 a.m. 4300 block of East Parham Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, and a warrant service at a government building Feb. 10 at 1:05 p.m. 1800 block of Cambridge Court – Police arrested and charged a citizen with non-aggravated assault at an apartment complex Feb. 10 at 8:16 p.m. 8800 block of Brook Road – Police arrested and charged a citizen(s) with being drunk in a...Article Link

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a virtual listening session on EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap March 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for residents of the Mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia.  The Roadmap lays out an approach to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and sets timelines by which EPA plans to take specific actions and commits to bolder new policies to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and hold polluters accountable.  In November 2022, EPA released “A Year of Progress Under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap,” which underscores key actions taken by the agency during the first year...Article Link

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CharacterWorks, a faith-based after-school theater program, will present “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Feb. 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 18, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale and the wildly popular Disney film, this musical staging features all your favorite characters and the hit songs “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Tickets are . The show continues next weekend. For details, visit cworkstheater.org/shows/Disneys-The-Little-Mermaid/47. *** Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, will host a drive-in movie featuring...Article Link

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Responding to longstanding interest from residents in town hall meetings, Henrico officials have approved plans to host a community farm on 20 acres of county land in Varina. Discussion about the farm stemmed from approval of the East West Communities’ Arcadia development on Jan. 24, said Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson. Local advocates had called for a five- or 10-acre farm in the middle of the development, an idea that Nelson struggled with because of zoning and logistical challenges that he thought made it an inappropriate location. “But I like that idea of the farming,” Nelson said. “So, you know, I...Article Link

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Seven-term Tuckahoe District Supervisor Pat O’Bannon announced Monday that she will retire at the end of her current term (Dec. 31), ending a 28-year career on the Henrico Board of Supervisors. O’Bannon, a Republican, told the Citizen that she was unsure until recently about whether she would vacate her seat or seek an eighth term, but ultimately decided that after dedicating herself to Henrico for the better part of three decades, it was time to shift her focus. She made her announcement during a meeting of the Henrico County Republican Committee. “I need to spend some time dedicating myself to...Article Link

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JAN. 24 Torchy’s Tacos, 11120 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: observed employees changing gloves without washing hands in between; temperature of chicken on the steam table is too low; temperature of beaten eggs in the make table is elevated because it was double panned; spinach on time control has an incorrect discard time/date; prepped foods were left sitting out for extended times after employees were finished portioning. Panda Express, 11286 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: nozzles at drive-thru appear to have buildup along the...Article Link

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Plans for a "one-of-a-kind" park in Eastern Henrico got a little closer to reality Feb. 14, when the Henrico Board of Supervisors voted to award a -million contract for its construction. The board awarded the contract to Loughridge & Company LLC for the construction of Taylor Farm Park on a 99-acre site in Sandston. Work will commence by the end of this month and is expected to last through June 2024. “This is an extraordinary opportunity for the county," County Manager John Vithoulkas during the meeting. "We don’t have any parks like this. It’s a one-of-a-kind." The park will include:...Article Link

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