Aug. 14, 20250104
PRESS RELEASEThe Lake Monticello Piecemakers, a local volunteer and quilting group, on Aug. 7 honored Lt. Col. Glenn L. Myers, a Vietnam veteran and former POW, with a Quilt of Valor in recognition of his extraordinary service to our country.
Lt. Col. Myers served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1985, spending nearly six years...
Aug. 14, 20250655
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Nebraska-based energy company Tenaska has announced plans to build a new natural gas-powered plant in Fluvanna County, expanding its presence in the area with a second facility adjacent to its existing generation station near Scottsville.
The company will be holding a “community meeting” at...
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By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fluvanna County’s new food and beverage tax took effect on Aug. 1, and some restaurateurs and winery owners have questions, particularly about what happens when a customer only orders a beverage.
The Board of Supervisors raised those concerns at its meeting on Wednesday night (Aug. 6).
“So if...
Aug. 14, 2025092
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Virginia is seeking members for a potential Rivanna branch. The AAUW is a non-partisan organization that helps advance women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.
The organization, founded in 1909, was established in Richmond....
Aug. 14, 20250106
Contributed by Carolyn TalleyOver the past seven decades the Wilmington Clubhouse has been home to many social events. It was originally started by a group of parents in 1951 as a place for their teenagers to have dances and parties without alcohol. The land was donated by James Bell and the building was constructed by the men in the...
Charles Otterbein Layman, 95, affectionately known as “Charlie”, of Troy, claimed the promise of resurrection on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones, holding the hand of his beloved bride of 71 years, Ruth Webb Layman, his “Honey.”
From the Mountain Valley community of Rockingham County, Charlie was...
Aug. 14, 2025071
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Throughout the years, the Lions Club has been reaching out and helping around the globe, and they do this with dedicated volunteers. Fluvanna's local chapter needs volunteers to carry on the work in their communities. At their core, the Lions Clubs serve not only to their communities and throughout the...
Aug. 14, 2025092
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Classes at Fluvanna County High School began on Aug. 12. Nevertheless, the Fluvanna High School golf team played a dual meet against Madison County on Aug. 6 and hosted a 15 school event on Aug. 8. Teams came to the Lake Monticello course from all over central Virginia, coming east from Lynchburg and west...