Rabid skunk identified in Sandston

Citizen Staff Reports

10/02/12

Henrico Police announced today that a skunk that attacked a dog on Armstead Circle in Sandston on Sunday was rabid. The skunk was dead when police responded to a call for service, and they took its remains to the state lab for testing.

The dog involved in the incident had a current rabies vaccination and will be quarantined for 45 days. There were no other animal or human exposures reported.

Henrico Police Animal Protection officials are reminding the public to keep pets' rabies vaccinations current to ensure their safety. Abnormal wildlife behavior should be reported by calling the Henrico Police Non-Emergency Communications Center at (804) 501-5000.

Community

Henrico Junior 4-H camp registration open

By Ben Panko, Special to the Citizen 05/19/2013

For parents looking to keep their kids outside and away from the video games this summer, the Virginia Cooperative Extension is still accepting registrations for the 2013 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp.

The camp will be held June 17-23, and is open to boys and girls ages 9-13. A total of 10 spaces for boys and 27 spaces for girls remain available, and registration is open until May 24. The cost is $230, which includes lodging, meals, programs, instructional materials and charter bus transportation. > Read more.

Weekend Top 10

By Sarah Story, Citizen Events Editor 05/16/2013

Shrimp, barbecue and ice cream definitely go together this weekend in Henrico! The kids might even enjoy a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Other fun events for the family are Imagination Richmond and May Play Day. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.

Indian flair

Photos by Roger Walk for the Henrico Citizen 05/16/2013

Children perform during the India Spring Fest, held April 27-28 at the Hindu Center in Glen Allen. The event featured traditional Indian food, shopping and entertainment for children and adults. > Read more.

Page 1 of 97 pages 1 2 3 > Last ›

Entertainment

Restaurant watch

05/16/2013

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Wine, for the win

Popular Short Pump spot offers upscale comfort, flavors

05/06/2013

The Wine Loft opened in West Broad Village in January 2010, offering a full bar with wine, beer, spirits and a kitchen with tapas-style snacks. It offers a seasonal patio area along Whittall Way. Its walk-in wine “humidor” in plain view from the bar offers more than 85 wines by the glass ($6-$65) and about 250 by the bottle ($28 and up), with some emphasis on Italian wines. Culinary trained chefs plus partnership with Culinard (Culinary program of Virginia College). > Read more.

Restaurant watch

05/02/2013

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Page 1 of 43 pages 1 2 3 > Last ›

More News

2013 Henrico Police Memorial

Glen Allen High School wins ‘Arrive Alive’ contest

Business in brief

Henrico man authors book about monuments

Henrico rabies vaccination clinic set for May 18

Christian Youth Theater cultivates character, camaraderie

Scholarship established in honor of late Moody teacher

VHBG student art on display at Crossroads

Capping it off

Bank robbery suspect sought

- More Henrico News

Reader Survey | Advertising | Email updates

Classifieds

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-617-1682
Full text

Place an Ad | More Classifieds

Calendar

Gallmeyer Farms will host its ninth annual Strawberry Fields Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Berry Patch, 3622 Darbytown Ct. The Berry Patch has five acres of… Full text

Glen Allen Weather