Officer Jason Stender, Division of Police
Police Captain Doug Barker emailed to thank fellow Officer Jason Stender for his response to a stranded motorist. The driver had forgotten to fuel the vehicle after leaving the hospital Continue reading Officer Jason Stender, Division of Police
Tunde Ogun, Division of Fire
A resident who collapsed while working out at a local gym was thankful to have a Henrico firefighter on a nearby treadmill. Firefighter Tunde Ogun used a wall-mounted defibrillator to Continue reading Tunde Ogun, Division of Fire
John Myers, Henrico County Public Library
A resident emailed to thank John Myers, a librarian at Twin Hickory Area Library for the outstanding service he gave her son on a 3D printing project. Myers patiently guided Continue reading John Myers, Henrico County Public Library
Fairfield meeting March 19 to highlight parks accreditation, legislative session
Henrico County Board of Supervisors Chairman and Fairfield District Supervisor Frank J. Thornton will hold a constituent meeting Monday, March 19 Continue reading Fairfield meeting March 19 to highlight parks accreditation, legislative session
Henrico to offer classes March 27, April 19 on treating opioid overdoses with naloxone
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services (MH/DS) will present a free class Tuesday, March 27 and Thursday, April 19 on how to administer naloxone Continue reading Henrico to offer classes March 27, April 19 on treating opioid overdoses with naloxone
Henrico seeks public input on community development needs
Attend a public hearing to help guide the county’s use of federal housing and community development funds over the next five years. Continue reading Henrico seeks public input on community development needs
Henrico to offer classes on vegetable gardening
The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold a series of three classes to help residents grow vegetable gardens. Continue reading Henrico to offer classes on vegetable gardening
Henrico lawn-care seminars set for March 14, April 18
The March 14 session will focus on spring weed control. The April 18 session will explain how to create a SMART Lawn. Continue reading Henrico lawn-care seminars set for March 14, April 18
Henrico Extension to offer free financial workshops in March
Learn simple strategies for saving money for an emergency, a large purchase, debt payments or other needs. Continue reading Henrico Extension to offer free financial workshops in March
Henrico to test its community alert system March 1
The brief audio or text message from the Division of Fire will explain that a routine test of the CodeRED Community Emergency Notification System is underway and that there is no emergency or cause for alarm. Continue reading Henrico to test its community alert system March 1
Henrico Today’s winter issue is now available
Greenwood Park set to debut as Henrico’s next destination for sports tourism. Continue reading Henrico Today’s winter issue is now available
Henrico plant sale underway to support Extension programs
Blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry and asparagus plants available from $5 - $8. Continue reading Henrico plant sale underway to support Extension programs
Greenwood Park to debut for Ultimate Cup
The park, along Greenwood Road in northwestern Henrico, features four lighted, synthetic turf fields for soccer, lacrosse and other sports, plus eight sand volleyball courts. Continue reading Greenwood Park to debut for Ultimate Cup
Strong Work!
Henrico County Division of Fire Engine and Squad 21 B-Shift Lt. Curt Levins and Firefighters Bryan Estes, Kathy Palmer and Rick Pomfrey were dispatched recently to assist a resident whose Continue reading Strong Work!
Henrico supervisors, deputy county managers appointed to VACo committees
VACo’s seven steering committees review legislative requests from member counties, recommend an annual legislative program and provide policy guidance to VACo staff. Continue reading Henrico supervisors, deputy county managers appointed to VACo committees
Henrico to hold Feb. 20 meeting on new 4-H Horticulture Club
The Henrico 4-H Horticulture Club will offer programs and activities on various horticulture-related topics. Continue reading Henrico to hold Feb. 20 meeting on new 4-H Horticulture Club
Henrico to offer free workshop March 3 on repairing a deck, preparing a yard for spring
Experts will offer tips on maintaining and repairing a wood deck, creating a sustainable lawn and keeping shrubs and other plantings healthy. Continue reading Henrico to offer free workshop March 3 on repairing a deck, preparing a yard for spring
It Takes a Team…
A resident in Wistar Village thanked Building Official Greg Revels for responding to her Sunday afternoon voice mail message regarding a sewer line discharge on her property. She was at Continue reading It Takes a Team…
Gratitude for Community Revitalization’s David Sacks
The National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED) sent a letter of thank you for the contributions of Community Development Manager David Sacks for his hard work and Continue reading Gratitude for Community Revitalization’s David Sacks
Heart of Gold!
A resident called to compliment Deena Moore, a caseworker for the Department of Social Services at the Eastern Henrico Government Center, who has been a true gem to work with Continue reading Heart of Gold!
Amazing Service…
An employee took a moment to highlight amazing customer service by Kara Rothman, Tuckahoe Area Library Branch Manager. When the employee first called the library to reserve a room for Continue reading Amazing Service…
Henrico to hold March 7 meeting on foster parenting
Participants will learn about the needs of foster children, traits of successful foster parents, ways to work with foster program staff and the child’s biological parents. Continue reading Henrico to hold March 7 meeting on foster parenting
Fairfield meeting Feb. 21 to feature Police recruiting, RideFinders
Fairfield constituent meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21 to highlight Henrico’s police officer recruiting efforts and GRTC Transit System’s RideFinders program. Continue reading Fairfield meeting Feb. 21 to feature Police recruiting, RideFinders
Henrico to offer rabies vaccinations for pets Feb. 17
Rabies vaccines available for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Henrico County Government Center Continue reading Henrico to offer rabies vaccinations for pets Feb. 17
Sparrow named director of Information Technology
Henrico County has appointed Travis M. Sparrow to serve as director of the Department of Information Technology, effective Feb. 17. Continue reading Sparrow named director of Information Technology