Jun. 10, 20210346By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Sunshine, ice cream and the beach all have something in common, and that something means one thing - summer is finally here. With activities, restaurants, and stores slowly returning to the way things were before the pandemic, summer activities throughout the county are not holding back to ensure a...
Jun. 2, 20210898By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
When Family Nurse Practitioner Amy Beyer and her family moved to 2611 Thomas Jefferson Parkway she knew it was the place to make her dream come true.
Behind the large colonial home was a 2,000-square foot building being used for storage. It would become Beyer’s health clinic.
For eight years...
Jun. 2, 20210180Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
Shirley Stewart announced she will not run to retain her seat on the Fluvanna School Board.
Stewart, who represents the Rivanna district, will serve the remainder of her term which ends Dec. 31.
In making the announcement, Stewart said she had “mixed emotions” about her decision.
“My greatest...
Jun. 2, 20210152By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
It has been several years since a dedicated group of missionaries from Sts. Peter and Paul Church - including Robert Maher, Marisa Vacca, Cynthia Aycock, Doug Mullinex, Peter Coleman, and others - have been instrumental in building a village in Uganda.
They began the project by building the villagers a...
Jun. 2, 20210101By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
Softball is much less predictable than some other sports. In some sports, if a team wins impressively the first time two teams play, it is very unlikely that the losing team will bounce back and win big the next time the teams play. A week ago, the Monticello Mustangs beat the Flucos on a no-hitter. On...
Jun. 2, 20210372Press release
Stewart Tool Company Inc., a California-based prototype to production manufacturer, will invest $9.1 million to establish its first east coast manufacturing operation in Fluvanna County. The company will renovate the former Kloeckner Metals facility at 61 Edgecomb Road in Troy, according to the governor’s office....
May. 26, 2021060588 golfers compete in three divisions
By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The weather was hot and dry and the Lake Monticello golf course was in excellent condition for the prestigious Faulconer Invitational golf tournament played on May 22 and 23. A total of 88 golfers competed in three divisions. The regular Championship Division saw...