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Nancy Edwards, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated nurse, passed away on January 7, 2025. She was 86. Born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others.

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Jerry Neil Wohnig, 87, passed peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born and raised in Petersburg, VA, by the late Earl and Estelle Wohnig.

Jan 6, 2025 · Monday was a day to play and a day to remember all across the Tri-City area. The first significant snowfall in at least five years brought three inches or more of snow and sleet to the ground, closing schools and government offices throughout central Virginia. Another inch of snow could fall before the storm moves out late Monday night.

6 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 ...

3 days ago · For over a decade, the city’s comprehensive plans — guiding policy documents for the long-term planning and future development of Petersburg — have highlighted the urgent need to beautify the “blighted” entry corridors to the city, including East Washington Street. “This gateway has the potential to be a dramatic introduction to the city,” a …

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 ...

Margaret Marie Reaves Kirby was born May 20,1930, the 7th of 12 children born to the late Aurthur and Bessie Reaves of Hopewell, Virginia. She was educated at Cedar Level Elementary School and Carter Woodson...