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Donald (Don) W Payne
Donald (Don) W. Payne lived an active life with little idle time. In the early part of his high school senior year, Don joined the Navy and attended Naval Reserve meetings. He left for active duty after his graduation in 1966. Raised as a rural farm boy, he had never seen the ocean until he reported for duty. His previously...
Fluco football wins big again
Oct. 29, 20250113 Score 50-26 over the Black KnightsBy Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Black Knights from Charlottesville High School came to Fluvanna County on Oct. 24 with some confidence after a close win over the Monticello High Mustangs from Albemarle County. They ran into a buzz saw. The Fluco did not disappoint a large Homecoming crowd. They had...
Pickle with purpose a sunny success
Oct. 23, 20250104 Contributed by Mike FeazelLake Monticello’s first annual Pickle With Purpose pickleball tournament Saturday drew 42 happy players from the Lake, around central Virginia and as far away as Harrisonburg, raising money to benefit the community service projects of the Lake Monticello Community Foundation. Players complimented...
Supervisors turn towards 2026 priorities
Oct. 23, 20250196 By Heather MichonCorrespondent It may only be October, but the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors is already looking ahead to 2026. On Wednesday (Oct. 15), they spent some time looking at legislative priorities that might impact Fluvanna County during the coming General Assembly session in January, outlining concerns ranging...
Rising costs and uncertain revenues shape FY27 school budget outlook
Oct. 23, 20250134 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Fluvanna County Public Schools (FCPS) officials say rising costs for pay, health insurance, and special education are likely to drive a challenging budget cycle heading into Fiscal Year 2027, even as enrollment edges higher and state funding remains unpredictable. During the budget seminar on Tuesday...
Lyons to talk about Arcadia with Friends of the Library
Oct. 23, 20250123 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent John D. Lyons will discuss his mystery novel, Arcadia, with Friends of the Library on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Lyons taught French and Italian film and literature for half a century at Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia. He is the author of ten books, including Before Imagination and Tragedy and...
Foundation gearing up for Festival of Trees
Oct. 23, 2025088 Contributed by Mike Feazel Preparations are underway for Lake Monticello’s fifth annual Festival of Trees, Dec. 5 and 6 at the Ashlawn Clubhouse. Again, the Festival of Trees will feature free visits and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, beautifully decorated trees brimming with valuable gifts provided by local businesses, and a...