Sep. 22, 20210884By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
It's clear throughout the nation that school boards are under fire. Fluvanna is no different. Cynics would say there is a coordinated attack on local government at the most basic level. Others might say people are just now riled up enough to get involved. Whatever the answer, it's a tough time to serve...
Sep. 16, 20210469By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County School Board passed a Transgender Treatment Policy at the meeting Wednesday (Sept. 8).
The vote was 3-2 with James Kelley (Palmyra), Perrie Johnson (Fork Union), and Shirley Stewart (Rivanna) voting for and Andrew Pullen (Columbia) and Charles Rittenhouse (Cunningham) voting...
Sep. 16, 20210207By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
After two road losses, the Fluco football team needed a win, and they got it. The Knights from neighboring Buckingham County came to Browning Field on Friday Sept. 10 for the Flucos’ home opener. The Flucos sent them home on the losing side of a 24-18 score.
Relying almost entirely on their running...
Sep. 16, 20210112By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
The 45-minute ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11, was well attended and opened with LMFD Fire Chief Rich Constantino addressing the audience and reminding them why it was so important to remember those who perished on 9/11. It was a somber remembrance and tribute not only to those who lost their lives in...
Joseph Albert Arleth, 89, of Lake Monticello, Virginia, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y. passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2021. Joseph was born to Mary and Joseph Arleth on August 11, 1932, in Richmond Hill, New York. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Catherine “Betty” Arleth; son James and daughter in-law, Jennifer...
Sep. 8, 20210266By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Board of Supervisors met for its regular meeting at the Fluvanna County Library on Wednesday (Sept. 1) for a relatively brief session that focused heavily on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and how it might be used by the county.
Fork Union Sanitary District
The Morris and Omohundro wells in...
Sep. 8, 20210699By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Murray Buckner's farm rests on 35 plus acres in Palmyra and is home to over 800 hybrid hydrangeas as well as ducks, and chickens. The sprawling acreage is covered with standard white hydrangeas known as Limelight which begin as a lime color, turn to white, and age to an antique French pink. The farm...