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Henrico mom calls toddler son who drowned after wedding 'the sunshine of our life' • Deep Run, Freeman teams win state titles

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Henrico mom calls toddler son who drowned after wedding 'the sunshine of our life'

The mother of a Henrico toddler who drowned over the weekend in a backyard pool said her son was the sunshine of her life. Click here to read more

Deep Run dominance: Wildcats’ girls soccer team claims state title, top-3 national ranking
Deep Run High School’s girls’ soccer team won the Class 5 Virginia state championship June 14 with a 1-0 victory against South County High at Glen Allen High School. Monique McEnhimer sent in a header in the game’s fourth minute for the only goal of the day. The win capped
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A Freeman five-peat
Freeman High School’s girls’ tennis team earned secured a five-peat June 12 – its fifth straight Class 5 state championship – with a 5-0 victory against Cox High School at Huntington Park in Newport News. It was a particularly impressive repeat performance for the Mavericks because of what was missing: five seniors
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ELECTION 2025: Henrico Voters’ Guide – June 17 primary elections
What: 2025 primary elections (voters select party nominees to compete in general elections in November) When: • On Election Day – June 17, 2025 (Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.) at these polling locations. • Absentee voting in person – Voters may cast absentee ballots in person through Saturday,
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Henrico’s water wins international taste test
The American Water Works Association recently awarded Henrico County its annual “Best of the Best Water Taste Test” award, following multiple rounds of taste-testing from experts in the water industry. Henrico’s water was named the best-tasting of the 26 samples submitted from U.S. and Canadian localities, after those localities
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Henrico’s Top Teachers – Sheila Olesen, Saint Mary’s Catholic School, math
The teaching bloodlines run deep in Sheila Olesen’s family. So naturally, it was the last thing she wanted to do.
Henrico CitizenTom Lappas, Citizen Publisher
Milestones: June 17, 2025
Kevin Connelly of Henrico was named to the spring 2025 dean’s list with highest honors at McDaniel College in Maryland. To be eligible for this honor, students must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.90 for the semester. The following local students were named to the spring
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Savvy Senior: Essential legal documents all seniors should have
Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I would like to get my affairs in order but could use some help. -Approaching 80 Dear Approaching, All adults, especially an older adult like yourself, should
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

'Play All Day VA' activities planned throughout Henrico June 20

Crossroads Art Center continues Professional Practices for Artists workshop series with 'How to Photograph Artwork' June 20

ALSO MAKING NEWS

• State officials suggest Henrico increasing its water intake from Richmond contributed to second boil advisory (The Richmonder)
• Skincare franchise GLO30 inks first Richmond-area lease in Short Pump Station (Richmond BizSense)

TRENDING THIS WEEK ON HENRICOCITIZEN.COM

• Long after his death, Highland Springs HS band student’s legacy of love and music lives on
• 'Self Deport' spray-painted on Henrico homeowner's fence
• In joint meeting, Henrico and Hanover supervisors urge regional collaboration, oversight as solution to water issues
• Glen Allen softball team wins state championship
• Henrico’s Chatsworth School, a one-room schoolhouse during segregation, celebrated as a National Landmark

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