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Barbara J. Gilliland, 85, devoted wife and mother, passed away on January 22, 205 at Bon Air Nursing Home. Barbara was born January 31, 1939, in Phoenix, Virgina.
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Petersburg seeks $700k grant for free trolley to serve community
3 days ago · Petersburg is applying for a $708,700 grant offered by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) to fund a brand-new trolley route that would help connect residents to healthy food and green spaces throughout the city.. On Tuesday, the Petersburg City Council voted to grant a 20 percent match of $141,740 to support the new trolley route if the city secures the $700,000 ...
Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights snow, cold delays, closures
Jan 22, 2025 · The National Weather Service issued a new hazardous weather warning after 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning due to the frigid temperatures expected for the rest of the day and the night.. School, government closures, PAT delays. The surprise snow made roads around the area slick enough to force schools to close for the day.
The Progress-Index provides Election Day updates
Nov 5, 2024 · 4:45 p.m. According to Barbara S. Tabb, chair of the Electoral Board in Prince George, 619 people had cast their votes by 4:20 p.m. at the Jefferson Park Precinct located on Middle Road.
Tri-City School board, city council meetings and more: THE AGENDA.
Jan 7, 2025 · Petersburg City Council work session, 5-6 p.m., Multipurpose Room of the Petersburg Public Library. View the agenda for this meeting here.. City of Colonial Heights Planning Commission meeting, 6-8 p.m., City Council Chambers, 201 James Avenue.. Wednesday, Jan 8. Hopewell Architectural Review Board meeting, 3:30 p.m., Municipal Building (Sally Port Conference Room), 300 N. Main St.For meeting ...
Petersburg City Council takes business on the road to Maryland …
3 days ago · PETERSBURG – A two-day advance for City Council at the flagship resort of Petersburg’s casino partner is costing the city more than $11,000, with the amount almost evenly split between rooms and meeting accommodations.. Up to 15 deluxe king rooms were booked at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland for the two-day advance that began Sunday and ends Monday afternoon, according to ...
Hopewell Councilor Holloway's trial delayed for a second time
Jan 9, 2025 · CHARLES CITY – For the second time, Hopewell City Councilor Dominic Holloway’s criminal trial in Charles City County has been delayed. Holloway’s trial was scheduled for December, but was delayed when a witness for the prosecution and a witness for the defense were unable to attend.The story would be the same on Thursday morning, except this time five people were missing.