Dec. 23, 20200145By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Most will agree that Christmas 2020 will be like no other we have ever known. Without loved ones physically present at this special time of year, some are opting for a Zoom Christmas. But perhaps what keeps us engaged in the spirit of the holiday season is the long-held traditions that have grounded us...
Dec. 23, 20200392By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Since 2019 when girls were allowed to join the Boy Scouts of America and have a chance to earn merit badges and become Eagles Scouts, it was Isabella Tunney from Minnesota who broke all the barriers by becoming the first female Eagle Scout in the nation.
There have been a few females to attain Eagle...
Dec. 23, 20200405By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors met on Thursday (Dec. 17) after adjourning its Wednesday meeting due to the ice storm. County Administrator Eric Dahl thanked Fire & Rescue, E-911, VDOT, and both the Lake Monticello Police Department and maintenance department for so quickly clearing the roads of...
Dec. 23, 20200214By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Fluvanna County Parks and Recreation (FCPR) put a twist on their Celebration of Lights event due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. In the past, there was a tree lighting celebration at Pleasant Grove with small activities, but to keep the holiday cheer alive this year, local businesses, churches,...
Dec. 17, 20200309BY MADELINE OTTEN
CORRESPONDENT
Where do you live?
“Sycamore Landing, Troy, VA.”
How long have you lived in Fluvanna County? What brought you here?
“12 years. Prior to this my husband and I lived in Baltimore County north of Baltimore. We were tired of driving down 95 into work and seeing nothing but concrete...
Dec. 17, 20200897Albemarle County Police Press release
On Nov. 27, at 3:30 pm a resident within the 400 block of Carrsbrook Drive observed a person taking packages from their front porch. The resident reported the larceny to the Albemarle County Police Department and a subsequent investigation led investigators to at least five other connected...
Dec. 17, 20200319Submitted by Dave Wirth
Feeding Fluvanna began in 2017 by a group of people from Grace and Glory Lutheran Church. It is a county wide event to collect food and monetary donations to assist Fluvanna Christian Service Society (FCSS) and the Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA), who work together to manage the local food bank...
Dec. 17, 20200562By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
Fluvanna County Public School Superintendent Chuck Winkler said he planned to retire June 30.
Winkler made the announcement at the Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
The Board appointed Winkler as superintendent on April 24, 2017. His contract is up in June 2021.
Winkler served as assistant...