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and staff are honored by this recognition. We come to work every day to deliver patientMECHANICSVILLE centered care that is distinct to – Memorial Regional Medical our ministry as a faith-based Center has once again health system, combined with achieved a significant ranking the latest clinical advanceas being among the best hosments,” he added. pitals. “For 50 years, U.S. News & Bon Secours St. World Report Mary’s Hospital has 2016-2017 rankdelivered high-qualings lists the Bon ity compassionate Secours facility, care,” said Francine which is located on Barr, CEO, Bon a growing campus Secours St. Mary’s at 8260 Atlee Rd. Hospital. “This in Mechanicsville, national recogniin fourth place for GORDON tion speaks to our Virginia. expertise, dedica“For Bon tion and service, as well as Secours Memorial Regional validates the outstanding work Medical Center to rank fourth provided by physicians, nurses place in Virginia illustrates the and staff. We are pleased to be quality standards we strive for recognized as a top 10 leader daily,” Mark Gordon, CEO, in patient care in Virginia.” Bon Secours Richmond East, In addition to Bon Secours said. see MRMC, pg. 28 “Our medical providers
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Target, which sponsors National Night Out, joined with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 2, for the official kickoff of the annual event, which brings communities together and promotes safety. The Bell Creek location of Target was filled with people checking out information about NNO, as well as get a close look at a helicopter. More information and photos may be found on Community, page 13, and page 14.
Brewery gets HCBOS support, funds By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Since opening in 2012, Center of the Universe Brewing Company in Ashland has attracted a regional following with a dedicated group of craft beer drinkers. Brothers Phillip and Chris
Ray turned a dedicated home brewing passion into an economic venture in a rapidly growing craft beer market, and their unique brews quickly drew a crowd. The company is in the midst of a $550,000 expansion, a move that will allow the brewery to double its out-
put and reach an emerging regional market. The increased capacity required water upgrades to the current facility on Airpark Road. In their regularly scheduled July meeting, members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved a see BREWERY, pg. 4
HANOVER — The Hanover County Voter Registration and Elections Department will be holding an informational meeting about the role of serving as an Officer of Elections from SMITHSON 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, in the Emergency Communication Center training room located at 7501 Library Drive in Hanover. The only requirement to serve as an officer is to be a registered voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia. “Please join us by making see ELECTIONS, pg. 4