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Hanover News Archives

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March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010

September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010

March 2011

• Redistricting Public Information Sessions - 03/28/11
• Leash Laws Apply In Rural Areas Beginning April 1 - 03/28/11
• Public Hearing On Budget On March 30 - 03/28/11
• New CERT Classes About To Begin - 03/22/11
• "Genealogy Day" At Ashland Library - 03/22/11
• March 18 Is Deadline To Apply For Sr. Citizens Police Academy - 03/8/11
• March 15 Is Deadline To Appeal Assessments Before The Board Of Equalization - 03/8/11
• Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday - Replace Your Smoke Detector Batteries - 03/8/11
• Saturday Is Kick-Off For GYSD - 03/2/11
• County Administrator Proposes FY12 Budget - 03/2/11
• New Multi-Year Option For Dog Tags - 03/2/11

February 2011

• March 1 Is Deadline To Submit Nominations For Hanover County's Spirit Of Volunteerism Awards - 02/22/11
• Hanover Needs Foster Parents; Orientation On Feb. 25 - 02/22/11
• Civil War Legacy Team At Mechanicsville Library - 02/22/11
• "Are You Ready?" Class On Thursday Night - 02/14/11
• "Strengthening Families" Classes Will Be Held - 02/14/11
• RSVP For Senior Resource Fair By February 18 - 02/14/11
• Projects Sought For Global Youth Service Day - 02/8/11
• "Cruise To Nowhere" Luncheon On Friday - 02/8/11
• Hanover Wins "Go Green" Award For Second Time - 02/8/11
• Projects Sought For Global Youth Service Day (Update) - 02/2/11
• Final Rabies Vaccination Clinic Of The Season On Saturday - 02/2/11
• Free Tax Preparation Offered At DSS On Wednesday Nights - 02/2/11

January 2011

• Projects Sought For Global Youth Service Day - 1/27/11
• "Beach Week" Program Will Be Held Feb. 1 - 1/27/11
• February 4 Is Deadline For Citizens Planning Academy - 1/27/11
• Assessment Review Period Lasts Through Jan. 21 - 1/20/11
• Harksen Appointed Deputy County Administrator - 1/20/11
• Andrews Appointed Internal Audit Director - 1/20/11
• Winans, Stanley To Lead Board In 2011 - 1/13/11
• Three Represent Hanover In State Legislature - 1/13/11
• County's Legislative Agenda For 2011 - 1/13/11

December 2010

• Business Week Magazine Ranks Ashland As Virginia’s Best Place To Raise Kids - 12/21/10
• Tax Base Reduced 3.93% Due To Reassessment - 12/21/10
• Holiday Hours For County Facilities - 12/21/10
• Breakfast & Pictures With Santa At The Chickahominy VFD Saturday - 12/15/10
• Doswell VFD Holds Santa Breakfast Saturday - 12/15/10
• Dr. Roberson Announces His ‘Retirement’ - 12/15/10
• Sheriff’s Office Receives Recognition - 12/15/10
• Hanover Fire Department Holiday Breakfast - 12/8/10
• Holiday Fire Safety Tips - 12/8/10
• Rabies Vaccination Clinic This Saturday - 12/8/10
• Safe Shopping Tips From The Sheriff’s Office - 12/8/10
• County Recognized By America’s Promise Alliance - 12/8/10
• Hanover To Receive “100 Best” Award - 12/2/10
• Beaverdam VFD Offers ‘Breakfast With Santa - 12/2/10
• Free Flu Vaccination Clinics Offered - 12/2/10
• “Holidays In Historic Hanover” This Weekend - 12/2/10
• Pet Photos With Santa On Saturday - 12/2/10
• Santa Runs Begin This Week - 12/2/10

November 2010

• Douglas Wins State Award - 11/23/10
• “Are You Ready?” Class On Nov. 30  - 11/23/10
• Heavy Congestion Expected At Verdi SWSCC - 11/23/10
• Application Deadline For Master Gardeners Is Nov 24  - 11/23/10
• Large Crowd Attends Veterans Day Ceremony - 11/15/10
• Ashland Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 21 - 11/15/10
• Master Gardeners Hold Informational Sessions  - 11/15/10
• Veterans Day Observance On Thursday Nov 11 - 11/8/10
• Nov. 12 Is Deadline To Apply For Fuel Assistance - 11/8/10
• Special E-Recycling Event On Saturday Nov 13 - 11/8/10
• County Will Hold Rabies Clinic On Saturday Nov 13  - 11/8/10
• Senior Resource Fair Held On November 4 - 11/2/10
• Sunday Is Fall-Back Day - Replace Your Smoke Detector Batteries - 11/2/10
• Leaf Disposal Options In Hanover - 11/2/10

October 2010

• Fire Safety Tips For Halloween - 10/26/10
• Keep Your Little Goblins Safe On Halloween - 10/26/10
• Hanover's Klisz Named Tops In State - 10/26/10
• Register Today For Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon - 10/26/10
• Rabies Clinic This Saturday - 10/26/10
• Registrar's Office Open Saturday - 10/19/10
• "Woof Wag Walk" On Saturday At Taylor Park - 10/19/10
• Communications Center Is Dedicated - 10/19/10
• Sheriff Offers Safety Program On Saturday - 10/19/10
• Youth Needed To Volunteer; Friday Is Deadline - 10/12/10
• New Communications Center Will Be Dedicated - 10/12/10
• Senior Resource Fair Will Be Held Thursday - 10/12/10
• Fall "Hanover Review" Is Online - 10/12/10
• Fall Garden Fair Will Be Held Saturday - 10/06/10
• October 12 Is Voter Registration Deadline - 10/06/10
• Hanover Fire Academy #27 Graduates - 10/06/10

September 2010

• "Strengthening Families" Is Topic Of Classes For Parents - 09/28/10
• Apply By Thursday For Winterization Assistance - 09/28/10
• Hanover is Again Ranked Among Nation's "100 Best Communities For Young People" - 09/28/10
• Hanover Receives National Award - 09/22/10
• Col. David Hines Sworn In As Sheriff - 09/22/10
• Sheriff's Office Will Collect Unused Prescription Drugs On Saturday - 09/22/10
• School Supply Drive A Big Success - 09/15/10
• Winterization Program Begins - 09/15/10
• Special Composting Event This Saturday - 09/15/10
• School Has Started; Observe School Bus Laws - 09/07/10
• Living History At Rural Plains This Weekend - 09/07/10
• Fall Storytime Sessions Begin At Library Branches - 09/07/10
• Community Faire And Luncheon For Seniors - 09/07/10

August 2010

• Youth Summer Program Was Again A Success - 08/31/10
• Join The Crowd - Sign Up For Your Free Library Card! - 08/31/10
• Hanover Has New Communications System - 08/31/10
• Home Gardening Class Will Be Held August 28 - 08/24/10
• Fire Academy Class #26 Graduates - 08/24/10
• County Ranks First In Digital Survey - 08/24/10
• Adult Education Classes At Georgetown School - 08/17/10
• 42 Communities Celebrate 'National Night Out' - 08/17/10
• Sheriff's Office Recognized For Traffic Safety Efforts - 08/17/10
• Friday Is Deadline To Apply For Cooling Assistance - 08/11/10
• Free ' Parson's Cause' Re-Enactment This Saturday - 08/11/10
• GreenTech Incubator Wins VACo Award - 08/11/10
• School Supply Drive Is Underway - 08/3/10
• CSB Employment Programs Move To New Location - 08/3/10
• It's A "Sales Tax Holiday" School Shopping Weekend! - 08/3/10

July 2010

• Sheriff Cook Is Retiring - 07/28/10
• National Night Out Is Next Tuesday - 07/28/10
• "Parson's Cause" Re-enactment This Saturday - 07/28/10
• July 30 Is Deadline For Citizens Police Academy - 07/20/10
• Another "History At Sunset" Program At Cold Harbor - 07/20/10
• Fire/EMS Wins National Award - 07/20/10
• Hanover Declares Ban Against Open Burning - 07/12/10
• National Night Out Planning Underway - 07/12/10
• Cold Harbor Is Site Of "History At Sunset" Program - 07/12/10>
• "Parson's Cause" Re-enactment This Saturday - 07/12/10
• Tomato Festival This Saturday- 07/07/10
• New Laws Go Into Effect- 07/07/10
• Motorist Assistance Program Now Offered- 07/07/10
• Summer "Hanover Review" Is On Web Site- 07/07/10

June 2010

• Celebrate The 4th But Observer Fireworks Laws - 06/29/10
• Changes Begin July 1 for Solid Waste Centers - 06/29/10
• Sheriff's Office Will Have Checkpoints - 06/29/10
• Free 'Parson's Cause' Re-enactment On Saturday - 06/29/10
• Cannery Opens July 1 - 06/29/10
• Erin Beard Selected "Teacher Of The Year" - 06/22/10
• Gaines Mill Battle Observances This Weekend - 06/22/10
• Soldiers Encamped At Poldgreen Church Saturday - 06/22/10
• Free 'Parson's Cause' Re-Enactment On Saturday - 06/15/10
• Noise Ordinance Changes Approved By Board - 06/15/10
• Master Gardeners To Hold Class On Saturday - 06/15/10
• Harris Award Presented To Steve Coy - 06/07/10
• Memorial Day Observed At Veterans Memorial - 06/07/10
• Public Hearing On Noise Ordinance - 06/07/10
• Cold Harbor Battlefield Events This Weekend - 06/01/10
• "Picture Me Alcohol Free!" Youth Event On June 3 - 06/01/10
• Free Family Fishing Day Held This Saturday - 06/01/10

May 2010

• Memorial Day Observance At Wayside Park - 05/26/10
• Sheriff's Office Conducting Holiday Checkpoints - 05/26/10
• Summer Reading Programs About To Begin - 05/26/10
• Applications Sought For Youth Citizen's Police Academy - 05/18/10
• More Than 140 Attend Historic Bus Tours - 05/18/10
• Be Prepared For Weather Emergencies - 05/18/10
• "Spirit Of Volunteerism" Winners Recognized - 05/11/10
• County Achieves 'Triple-AAA' Bond Status - 05/11/10
• Make Sure Your Dog Is Licensed And Tagged - 05/11/10
• A Few Seats Remain For Historic Bus Tours - 05/04/10
• Home Gardeners Series Resumes May 8 - 05/04/10
• 3rd Annual Chick-fil-a Cow Drop This Saturday - 05/04/10
• Historic Courthouse Open House On May 11 - 05/04/10

April 2010

• First Patrick Henry "Road To Revolution" Marker Is Unveiled - 04/28/10
• High Mileage Vehicle Discount Deadline Is Friday - 04/28/10
• Commissioner's Office Helps With State Income Tax Returns - 04/28/10
• Youth Summer Program Registration This Weekend - 04/20/10
• Arts & Sciences Festival This Saturday - 04/20/10
• Buy Tickets Now For Gardening Festival! - 04/20/10
• E-Recycling, Document Disposal Offered Saturday - 04/13/10
• Spring Garden Fair Held This Saturday - 04/13/10
• Patrick Henry 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues - 04/13/10
• Youth Service Council Application Deadline Looms - 04/05/10
• Home Gardening Series Begins April 10 - 04/05/10
• Communications Earns International Accreditation - 04/05/10