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Nov 04, 2008 - 04:36 pm Early voting heavy in Hanover By Melody Kinser The Mechanicsville Local .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) By 9 a.m., the morning rush had subsided at Lee-Davis High School, which saw 600 voters pass through the polling place in a two-hour period. Vehicles were said to have been lined around the building waiting to park and head to the precinct on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Senior Daniel Cox chatted with his grandfather, John Cox, and Joe Green, the president of the program, as a light rain fell. John Cox said he and his grandson were “out here when they opened up.” With Daniel Cox attired in his dress… Read the rest of this entry » Nov 04, 2008 - 03:07 pm Mechanicsville residents weigh in on Election Day Staff Residents at the Mechanicsville Pharmacy and Lee-Davis High School talk about today’s election. Read the rest of this entry »  Oct 29, 2008 - 02:11 pm Palin visits ‘Center of the Universe’ Contributed Report The Town of Ashland, known as “The Center of the Universe,” had a special surprise visitor Monday afternoon when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican candidate for vice president, stopped by Homemades by Suzanne. Although the visit was closed, the streets were lined with supporters trying to catch a glimpse of the candidate. Residents did bring out their signs to show their election spirit. Read the rest of this entry » Oct 29, 2008 - 02:09 pm Registrar: heavy turnout expected By Melody Kinser .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Heavy voter turnout is the norm for Hanover County, according to Voter Registrar Robert M. Ostergren, who expects 95 percent turnout on Tuesday. Last Wednesday, Ostergren said the number of registered voters in Hanover County was 67,835 as of Oct. 20. He said absentee balloting is showing a marked increase, with “The State Board [of Elections] encouraging people to vote absentee.” “I know we’re expecting a pretty heavy turnout. Hanover generally turns out pretty well anyway — at least for a presidential [election].” Ostergren, who has been serving as the county’s voter registrar since April 1, 1987, said “It’s wearing us all out.” He pointed out… Read the rest of this entry » Oct 29, 2008 - 01:50 pm Registrar lists Hanover County polling places Contributed Report Polling locations for Hanover County’s 33 precincts, which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., have been released by the office of Hanover County Voter Registrar Robert M. Ostergren. Read the rest of this entry » Oct 29, 2008 - 01:19 pm It’s your right —so get out and vote Melody Kinser I couldn’t even venture a guess as to how many times I have written this particular article, but it is so important that it bears repeating as election day nears. Voting is your right, your privilege, your responsibility. My parents instilled in my sister and me the significance of the election process — and because of that I have never missed the opportunity to cast my vote. Few excuses merit voicing when it comes to going to the polls. It’s not like they’re only open a couple of hours. Polling places open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m., so there are plenty of hours available Tuesday for you to do your part. I’ve waited in line to vote before, but it never crossed my mind to… Read the rest of this entry »  Oct 17, 2008 - 10:10 am Mechanicsville residents supporting Palin rally at RIR (L-R) Kelsey Anderson, Will Jackson, Madeline Jackson, Bailey Broughton, and Tracy Mantlo at the Sarah Palin rally at Richmond International Raceway on October 13. These Mechanicsville local students had a great time supporting the candidate. What a great once in a life time experience. -submited by Courtney Jackson Read the rest of this entry » Mar 26, 2008 - 02:22 pm Obama drama Ken Odor We’ve been seeing a lot this over the last week or so as the freshman Illinois senator’s detractors have called attention to his two-decades long connection with a controversial Chicago preacher. All the hoorah prompted the senator to give a major address on race in America, in which he distanced himself from some of Rev. Wright’s more extreme statements, without severing his ties with him or the Chicago church Obama has attended for so many years. The speech satisfied many, but, of course, failed to satisfy others. Endless debate filled the TV talk shows and the print media as to whether Obama had gone far enough to prove he is truly a “post racial,” candidate. What’s missing again… Read the rest of this entry »  Feb 19, 2008 - 01:16 pm Democrat primary voters outnumber GOP in Hanover By Ken Odor .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Hanover voters turned out strong in last week’s Democratic and Republican primaries. Read the rest of this entry » |
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