Jan. 27, 20220169By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County High School indoor track and field team recently traveled to Lynchburg to compete in the Walter Bass Invitational Track meet. Coach Melanie Kennedy said that two of the boys’ relay teams turned in performances that qualify the teams for the state meet later in the year.
The 4X200...
Jan. 27, 20220469By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Where were you born and where did you grow up?
I was born in Oceanside and grew up in Great Neck, both of which are in Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y.
What did you do in your former life?
After spending four years in the U.S. Navy, I returned to school where I got my degree in...
Jan. 27, 20220142Press release
The Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue, with the Palmyra Volunteer Fire Company, were called to the Broken Island subdivision Monday (Jan. 24) to rescue a workman who had fallen into an excavation hole.
The first responders arrived to find the man had a broken leg, which required a technical rescue.
Upon arrival to...
Jan. 27, 20220481By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
As promised, one of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s first duties after being sworn in on Jan. 15 was to rescind his predecessor’s school mask mandate.
However, a threatened protest at the Fluvanna Public Schools didn’t take place on Monday (Jan. 24).
School Superintendent Peter Gretz said: “We...
Jan. 27, 20220207By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Goochland County High School Bulldogs came to Fluvanna on Jan. 21, and it looked like it would be a close contest though the first half. The Flucos led at the intermission by only one point 27-26. The second half was a completely different story, as the Flucos started driving successfully to the...
JoAnne Kirk Henry, 76, of Lake Monticello, Va. died on January 18, 2022 at her home.
Born July 3, 1945 in Providence, RI, she was the first child of George and Josephine (Morley) Kirk. She was preceded in death by both her parents.
JoAnne was educated in the Catholic schools of Long Island, N.Y. finishing with the RN from St....
Jan. 27, 20220462By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Board of Supervisors denied rezoning permits for Southern Development’s proposed Village Gardens housing project during its meeting on Wednesday night (Jan. 19). The 5-0 vote came at the end of a three-hour public hearing at the top of the meeting.
Southern Development introduced its plan for...
Jan. 20, 20220236By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Fluco wrestling squad, under the tutelage of Coach Michael Gore, hosted the 5th annual Billy Wensel wrestling tournament on Saturday Jan. 15.
This year’s event brought in 15 visiting wrestling squads from around the region. The Fluco team finished in a respectable 8th place. Two Fluco...