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Driver of moped killed after being hit by van on 360 “Unfortunately, Ryan succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene of the crash,” Hill HANOVER COUNTY -said. “Christian was wearing A 24-year-old King William his seat belt and did not sustain man died Friday, Feb. 14, when injuries.” the moped he was driving was The crash was investigatstruck in the rear by a van. ed with the assistance of the According to Sgt. Keeli Virginia State Police Crash L. Hill, public information Reconstruction officer, Division Team. 1, Virginia State Ryan is survived Police, John Paul by his mother, Anne Ryan was traveling Marie Ryan, and U.S. 360 westbound a sister, Abbygail on a 2019 Tao Tao Leigh Ryan. Moped when he He was precedwas hit by William ed in death by his J. Christian, 31, of father, Marc Aaron Aylett, who was Ryan. driving a 2007 Ford JOHN PAUL RYAN A celebration of Econoline van. JP’s life was held at The fatality took 2 p.m. on Saturday, place around 5:30 p.m. about 10 miles west of Route 605 in Feb. 22, at the Beulah Baptist Church in Aylett. Hanover County.
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Fish Fry/Crab Cake Fundraiser set Staff Report news@mechlocal.com KING WILLIAM – A Fish Fry/Crab Cake Fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20, at American Legion Post #314 at 6250 RichmondTappahannock Hwy. in King William. Lunch and dinner will be available; eat-in or take-out. The meal, which costs $10, includes two sides, green beans, cole slaw, potato salad, soda, and dessert.
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Proceeds will benefit the Food Program & Free Health Clinic, The CornerStone Community Development Center in Aylett. To pre-order, call 804885-0035 or 804076902996 or email: theccdc@gmail.com. The CornerStone Community Development Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible. Checks maybe mailed to P.O. Box 68, Aylett, VA 23009.
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March 4, 2020
Riverside Tappahannock recognized for knee and hip replacements
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The Regional Animal Shelter has healthy dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption like those seen here. For more information, please call 804-769-4983. 20201 King William Rd. King William, VA 23086.
Schedule of library activities announced KING WILLIAM – Librarian Carolyn Garner has released the list of programs scheduled this month at the Upper King William Branch Library at 694-J Sharon Rd. in King William. For more information, call 804-769-3731. Yoga for Seniors – 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 10, 17, 24 & 31. Pull up a chair and learn some yoga moves from a certified yoga instructor. Mocktails & Coloring – 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, for ages 18 and up. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a little relaxation!
Book Club – 7 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 23. Join in for the bi-monthly book discussion at the library. DIY Chalkboards – 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Bring your imagination and artistic talent to make your own chalkboard out of a picture frame. Supplies will be provided. Register online or call the branch to sign up. Family Storytimes – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m. To contact Carolyn Garner, email cgarner@ pamunkeylibrary.org or call 804-746-3176.
TAPPAHANNOCK – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has selected Riverside Tappahannock Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities that show a commitment to delivering highquality patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations. Facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers® for Knee and Hip Replacement demonstrate expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, resulting in fewer patient complications and readmissions. Designated facilities include hospitals (with and without an onsite Intensive Care Unit) and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC). All designated facilities must maintain national accreditation and ASCs are also required to have an advanced orthopedic certification. Knee and hip replacement procedures remain some of the most commonly performed, elective surgical procedures in the U.S., according to a 2018 study released by the American see RIVERSIDE, pg. 17
