Festival focuses on farm education

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

DOSWELL—At the annual Virginia Farm Festival, you can marvel over a fluffy alpaca; delight in an antique tractor show; and learn how garden crops grow.

You also will be able to watch a cornhole tournament and demolition derby, and listen to Richmond’s own Gone Country band.

The family-friendly festival will be held May 5 and 6 at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline

Please see FESTIVAL, Page 15

Time For A Trim

Dave Delamater gave a sheep shearing demo during last Saturday’s annual Scotchtown Fiber Festival in Beaverdam. For more photos, see page A10.

The body of a missing woman has been found in a Hanover wooded area, police confirmed last week.

Jennifer Lynn Underwood had been reported missing on Monday, April 17. The next day, during a search for Underwood, the body of an adult female was located in an area off of Hanover Courthouse Road near Georgetown Road.

The deceased individual has since been identified as Underwood.

There were no signs of foul play.

The body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who will determine the cause of death. The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile devices to submit tips. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

–From staff reports