# pets & animals (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pets & animals. Page: Feed: --- ## [Henrico News Minute – Aug. 26, 2026](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-news-minute-aug-26-2026/) _2026-08-26 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ How Henrico students fared on SOL exams last school year; your chance to start beekeeping for free; Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors play in Henrico tomorrow; free financial advice in Highland Springs. ## [ORDER OF PUBLICATION](https://www.henricocitizen.com/order-of-publication-211/) _2026-08-26 · Public Notice · Henrico Citizen_ VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF HENRICO Joy James Turner, Plaintiff, Case No. CL26-3997 v. Harold J. Turner, Defendant ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is for the petitioner to obtain a divorce from the defendant. It is ORDERED that the defendant, Harold J. ## [Trustee's Sale](https://www.henricocitizen.com/trustees-sale-170/) _2026-08-26 · Public Notice · Henrico Citizen_ Trustee's Sale 12037 Almer Ln., Chester, VA 23836 (Parcel ID: 826660354300000) Default having been made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust dated October 18, 2022, in the original principal amount of $520,048.00 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit ## [NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING](https://www.henricocitizen.com/notice-of-public-hearing-169/) _2026-08-26 · Public Notice · Henrico Citizen_ Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board Room at the Henrico County Government Center, Parham and Hungary Spring Roads, Henrico, Virginia, to consider the following Ordinance: An ## [NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION](https://www.henricocitizen.com/notice-of-service-by-publication-2/) _2026-08-26 · Public Notice · Henrico Citizen_ NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Court of the Commonwealth Superior Court Department Worcester, ss. Civil Action #: 2685CV00398 Plaintiff, Direnzo Towing & Recovery, Inc. vs. Defendant, Jerymiah Collins. TO: Jerymiah Collins: Direnzo Towing & Recovery, Inc. has filed with said Court a Complaint against you for payment ## [Henrico students show modest improvement on SOLs but still trail Virginia peers in reading, math • 3 Henrico schools ranked in Richmond’s top ten public high schools by U.S. News & World Report](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henriconewsflashaug252026/) _2026-08-25 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Henrico students show modest improvement on SOLs but still trail Virginia peers in reading, math Henrico County Public Schools students made modest overall gains on Virginia Standards of Learning exams during the 2025-26 school year, but the county continued to trail statewide performance in reading and mathematics among students ## [Henrico students show modest improvement on SOLs but still trail Virginia peers in reading, math](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-students-show-modest-improvement-on-sols-but-still-trail-virginia-peers-in-reading-math/) _2026-08-25 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Henrico County Public Schools students made modest overall gains on Virginia Standards of Learning exams during the 2025-26 school year, but the county continued to trail statewide performance in reading and mathematics among students taking the regular grades 3-8 tests. Across all SOL tests included in Henrico' ## [NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION](https://www.henricocitizen.com/notice-of-service-by-publication/) _2026-08-25 · Public Notice · Henrico Citizen_ NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Court of the Commonwealth Superior Court Department Worcester, ss. Civil Action #: 2685CV00398 Plaintiff, Direnzo Towing & Recovery, Inc. vs. Defendant, Jerymiah Collins. TO: Jerymiah Collins: Direnzo Towing & Recovery, Inc. has filed with said Court a Complaint against you for payment ## [Interested in beekeeping? Virginia officials will help you get started for free](https://www.henricocitizen.com/interested-in-beekeeping-virginia-officials-will-help-you-get-started-for-free/) _2026-08-25 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Virginia residents interested in beekeeping have a chance to receive free beehive equipment through a state program now accepting applications. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services opened the application period for its annual Beehive Distribution Program Tuesday, Aug. 25. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 9. The program ## [Chesapeake Challenge: Fall back on these items for hiking missteps](https://www.henricocitizen.com/chesapeake-challenge-fall-back-on-these-items-for-hiking-missteps/) _2026-08-25 · Kathleen Gaskell, Chesapeake Bay Journal · Henrico Citizen_ Editor's note: The Chesapeake Challenge is a monthly column in the Chesapeake Bay Journal and is republished here with permission through a partnership. Most hiking gear advice focuses on taking only what’s needed to conserve weight. The exception is a first aid kit, and everyone who ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aqOepVONdtD2) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Feds’ proposal to alter Head Start could ‘dismantle’ program in Virginia, parents and advocates say](https://www.henricocitizen.com/feds-proposal-to-alter-head-start-could-dismantle-program-in-virginia-parents-and-advocates-say/) _2026-08-22 · Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury · Henrico Citizen_ HHS plans to eliminate Head Start’s classroom ratios and group-size limits, reduce requirements for serving children with disabilities and multilingual learners and cap administrative spending for the program ## [Va. health dept. improves nursing home inspection backlog, reforms sanction criteria for facilities](https://www.henricocitizen.com/va-health-dept-improves-nursing-home-inspection-backlog-reforms-sanction-criteria-for-facilities/) _2026-08-22 · Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury · Henrico Citizen_ Stories of neglect in care or unsanitary living situations have plagued several of Virginia’s nursing home facilities in recent years and data backs up a lapse in oversight by state agencies. With reform efforts underway, the Virginia Department of Health officials said they aim to adopt ## [Final Score Friday 2026 Preview: Mills Godwin Eagles](https://www.henricocitizen.com/final-score-friday-2026-preview-mills-godwin-eagles/) _2026-08-22 · WTVR CBS 6 · Henrico Citizen_ Head coach Pete Gallagher moves up from his assistant position to take over as head coach of the Eagles. All but one of last year's losses were to playoff teams, and four were by a touchdown or less. Luke Roberts returns at QB1 with four of his five ## [Amazon plans to launch drone delivery service in Central Virginia](https://www.henricocitizen.com/amazon-plans-to-launch-drone-delivery-service-in-central-virginia/) _2026-08-22 · WTVR CBS 6 · Henrico Citizen_ Amazon is planning to launch its Prime Air drone delivery service in a portion of Hanover, Henrico, and the greater Richmond area. The company is hosting a Community Meet and Greet where locals can ask and learn more about the service, see a Prime Air drone in-person, and talk ## [Henrico teen crowned Miss Ultimate USA Junior Teen 2026](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-teen-crowned-miss-ultimate-usa-junior-teen-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Fourteen-year-old Deep Run High School student Devina Mainra has been crowned Miss Ultimate USA Jr. Teen 2026, after winning the national title at the Miss Ultimate USA National Pageant recently in Orlando, Florida. Mainra, a rising sophomore at Deep Run, represented the Mid-Atlantic region and competed against ## [Henrico revokes fire investigators' access to license-plate reader system; 5 criminal cases affected](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-revokes-fire-investigators-access-to-license-plate-reader-system-5-criminal-cases-affected/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Henrico County officials have revoked 10 fire investigators’ access to the county police division’s automatic license plate reader system after determining that the access violated a Virginia law that took effect last year. The issue also has implications for five criminal cases in which Henrico Fire Marshal& ## [Henrico’s Back-to-School Guide: new cell phone rules, screen time limits, staggered start, and more • Henrico Schools, VDH issue strong vaccination messaging as schools prepare to open doors](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henriconewsflashaug212026/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Henrico’s Back-to-School Guide: new cell phone rules, screen time limits, staggered start, and more Henrico Schools will welcome more than 49,000 students on Monday and Tuesday, starting off the school year with a number of new technology restrictions, parent resources, and new facilities. (Click here ## [Henrico’s Back-to-School Guide: new cell phone rules, screen time limits, staggered start, and more](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henricos-back-to-school-guide-new-cell-phone-rules-screen-time-limits-staggered-start-and-more/) _2026-08-21 · Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter · Henrico Citizen_ Henrico Schools will welcome more than 49,000 students on Monday and Tuesday, starting off the school year with a number of new technology restrictions, parent resources, and new facilities. The division is set to implement several significant policy changes, which – if consistently enforced by schools – will fundamentally ## [Buffalo Wild Wings GO location set to open in Short Pump](https://www.henricocitizen.com/buffalo-wild-wings-go-location-set-to-open-in-short-pump/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ A new Buffalo Wild Wings GO location is scheduled to open in late September at 11446 West Broad Street in Short Pump, near Walmart. The restaurant will feature the chain's order-ahead, quick-pickup format, with a menu that includes bone-in and boneless wings, chicken dippers, sandwiches, ## [Henrico County Public Schools seeks 'HEROES' to volunteer](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-county-public-schools-seeks-heroes-to-volunteer/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Henrico County Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve as Henrico HEROES mentors during the 2026-27 school year. Henrico HEROES — Helpers Engaged in Reaching Our Evolving Students — pairs mentors with students at more than 40 elementary, middle and high schools. Mentors meet one-on-one with their ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IpJxPBLU5OSA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Varina Strong Fair planned Aug. 29 at Dorey Park](https://www.henricocitizen.com/varina-strong-fair-planned-aug-29-at-dorey-park/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ American Legion Varina Post 233 will host the Varina Strong Fair Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road in Henrico. The event, presented in collaboration with the Dorey Park Farmers Market and Henrico Recreation and Parks, will feature a car, truck and ## [Portion of Glasgow Road in Henrico to close Aug. 24-29 for road reconstruction](https://www.henricocitizen.com/portion-of-glasgow-road-in-henrico-to-close-aug-24-29-for-road-reconstruction/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Glasgow Road between Scotland Lane and Sadler Walk Lane in Glen Allen will be closed to through-traffic from Monday, Aug. 24 through Saturday, Aug. 29. Crews will demolish and rebuild the section of road, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured by way of Chapman Mill Drive, Belfast Road and ## [RIC's chief operating officer named state Airport Executive of the Year](https://www.henricocitizen.com/rics-chief-operating-officer-named-state-airport-executive-of-the-year/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Richmond International Airport Chief Operating Officer John B. Rutledge recently was named Airport Executive of the Year as part of the 2026 Virginia Aviation Awards. Rutledge received the honor Aug. 19 during the Virginia Department of Aviation's annual awards ceremony at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg. Rutledge has ## [Key storylines as high school football returns in Henrico](https://www.henricocitizen.com/key-storylines-as-high-school-football-returns-in-henrico/) _2026-08-21 · A. Lawson, Special to the Citizen · Henrico Citizen_ High school football is less than a week away, and there are several storylines to follow in Henrico County. Can Varina repeat as state champs? The leading story this fall is on Route 5. Varina High School’s football program looks to repeat last season’s success of ## [Henrico Crime Report: Aug. 14-20, 2026](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-crime-report-aug-14-20-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ 3500 block of Corum Drive , Three Chopt District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with vandalism at an apartment complex Aug. 14 at 11:30 a.m. 7700 block of Shrader Road , Brookland District – Police arrested and charged a citizen with grand larceny at a bank Aug. 14 ## [PHOTOS: Richmond International Dance Festival - Aug. 15, 2026](https://www.henricocitizen.com/photos-international-dance-festival-aug-15-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Dave Pearson, Citizen Contributor · Henrico Citizen_ Vivid colors and performances were on full display Aug. 15 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, which hosted the Richmond International Dance Festival, presented by Culture Encounters. The event spotlighted and featured performers and exhibitors from 18 cultures, including Ghanaian, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Peruvian, Irish, and Indian traditions, ## [Obituary - Patricia Lewis](https://www.henricocitizen.com/obituary-patricia-lewis/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Patricia “Tootie” Lewis, 83, of Henrico passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She was a retired employee of the Virginia ABC Board. She was preceded in death by her father, James; mother, Violet; daughter, Margie; and siblings, Rosie, Ruth, Marjorie and Butch. She is survived by her ## [Obituary - Ada Lee Carver Wilson](https://www.henricocitizen.com/obituary-ada-lee-carver-wilson/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Ada Lee Carver Wilson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the blessed age of 94. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Brian Rucker Wilson; sisters, Eunice Carver Hurt and Joyce Carver Beninghove; brothers Alec, Earl and Keith Carver. She is ## [Obituary - Martha Ann Caruso](https://www.henricocitizen.com/obituary-martha-ann-caruso/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Martha A. Caruso, age 99, died in her sleep August 19, 2026. Born in April 1927, on Easter morning in Johnstown, PA. She spent much of her early life in and around Washington, D.C. and Ohio. During some summers and after classes, while in high school, she worked for ## [Obituary - Reginald Junior Ashby](https://www.henricocitizen.com/obituary-reginald-junior-ashby/) _2026-08-21 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ On Thursday, August 6, 2026, our beloved Reginald Junior Ashby, of Glen Allen, unexpectedly departed this life. He was residing at Elizabeth Adam Crump Nursing Home when he answered the call of God and received his heavenly wings. Several years ago, surrounded by his loving family, Reginald acknowledged Jesus Christ ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Zy3h0X7TUfJ5) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Henrico unveils new building for Longan Elementary School • Flu vaccine studies seek young participants ahead of return to school](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henriconewsflashaug202026/) _2026-08-20 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Henrico unveils new building for Longan Elementary School R.C. Longan Elementary School now has a larger and more modern building. But the campus, tucked away from the main roads in a quiet residential neighborhood, still retains its 60-year-old charm. (Click here to continue reading) Flu vaccine studies ## [Flu vaccine studies seek young participants ahead of return to school](https://www.henricocitizen.com/flu-vaccine-studies-seek-young-participants-ahead-of-return-to-school/) _2026-08-20 · WTVR CBS 6 · Henrico Citizen_ As students return to classrooms, researchers at Clinical Research Partners on Forest Avenue are looking for children and adults to take part in two flu studies. Dr. Richard Bennett, the study’s principal investigator, said the goal is to provide protection before children are exposed to more ## [Restaurant Watch](https://www.henricocitizen.com/restaurant-watch-342/) _2026-08-20 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ JULY 21 Hawk’s BBQ & Seafood , 8191-B Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a follow-up inspection: facility couldn’t provide food protection manager certification or written procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea; dried food debris found on can opener, collard greens ## [Weekend Top 5](https://www.henricocitizen.com/weekend-top-5-245/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Story, Citizen Online Editor · Henrico Citizen_ Country music duo Brothers Osborne , with special guest Trey Pendley, will perform at After Hours Concerts at The Innsbrook Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Consisting of brothers TJ and John, Brothers Osborne began releasing music in 2013 following a recording contract with EMI Records Nashville the ## [In the Garden: Plant a tree for years of beauty and environmental benefits](https://www.henricocitizen.com/in-the-garden-plant-a-tree-for-years-of-beauty-and-environmental-benefits/) _2026-08-20 · Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen · Henrico Citizen_ Trees are the long-lasting framework of our landscape, providing many benefits to our community, environment, landscapes and lives. They provide shade, help reduce energy costs, and provide food and building materials. Trees also help manage storm water, reducing the risk of storm water runoff, soil erosion, local flooding and ## [Henrico Schools, VDH issue strong vaccination messaging as schools prepare to open doors](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-schools-vdh-issue-strong-vaccination-messaging-as-schools-prepare-to-open-doors/) _2026-08-20 · Dina Weinstein, Community Vitality Reporter · Henrico Citizen_ With the first day of classes just days away, health and Henrico County Public School officials are urging parents and guardians to complete their students’ required vaccinations. “You've got to get them done. It is a safety net for us to be able to make sure ## [Henrico unveils new building for Longan Elementary School](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henrico-unveils-new-building-for-longan-elementary-school/) _2026-08-20 · Liana Hardy, Government and Education Reporter · Henrico Citizen_ R.C. Longan Elementary School now has a larger and more modern building. But the campus, tucked away from the main roads in a quiet residential neighborhood, still retains its 60-year-old charm. On Wednesday, Henrico Schools and county officials cut the ribbon for the new two-story building, ## [ORDER OF PUBLICATION](https://www.henricocitizen.com/order-of-publication-214/) _2026-08-20 · Public Notice · Henrico Citizen_ VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF HANOVER Sabrina Campbell, Plaintiff v. Elem Campbell, Defendant. Case No.: CL26002929-00 ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the defendant on the ground of living separate and apart ## [NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING](https://www.henricocitizen.com/notice-of-public-hearing-172/) _2026-08-20 · Public Notice · Henrico Citizen_ THE HENRICO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IN THE GOVERNMENT CENTER AT PARHAM AND HUNGARY SPRING ROADS, 6:00 P.M., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: BEGINNING AT 6:00 ## [Future of historic Varina site: ‘Like the rediscovery of Jamestown all over again’ • Henrico Schools addressing HVAC concerns ahead of first day of school](https://www.henricocitizen.com/henriconewsflashaug192026/) _2026-08-19 · Citizen Staff Reports · Henrico Citizen_ Future of historic Varina site: ‘Like the rediscovery of Jamestown all over again’ Julian Charity couldn’t contain his excitement earlier this year when a ground-penetrating radar scan returned evidence of 18th century buildings just steps away from the historic 153-year-old Varina on the