Oct. 21, 20200303By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The James River Water Authority (JRWA) voted unanimously at a recent meeting to authorize a field study of a potential alternative location for its controversial water pumping station.
The study will focus on what the Monacan Indian Nation has called the Forsyth Alternative, a parcel of land about...
Oct. 21, 20200636Madeline Otten
Correspondent
COVID-19 will not put a damper on Fluvanna County’s Halloween spirt this year. Lake Monticello is still on for Halloween and two Lake Monticello residents, Ashely Lucas and Gabe Anderson, are coordinating a “treat map” where other residents can add their location so trick-or-treaters know where to...
By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
It took five hours of discussion and six motions Wednesday (Oct. 15) for the Fluvanna County School Board decided to allow students to return to in-person schooling on a hybrid schedule.
Total virtual learning remains an option.
Board member James Kelley (Palmyra) voted against having students...
Oct. 21, 20200157By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Under the new direction of Sharon Harris and a newly appointed board, the Fluvanna County Arts Council is trying a bold way to serve their faithful audiences by going virtual during the pandemic. Many theaters have gone dark but this has not stopped them from going online to perform. Carysbrook...
On Friday, October 9, 2020 Linda Carole (Kellee) Mullinnix Eastwood, 72, passed away peacefully in her home. She had been fighting a gallant battle with cancer for the past 18 months, but ultimately was overtaken by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Kellee was the daughter of the late Ted Mullinnix, in addition to her father she is preceded...
Oct. 14, 202001150By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Aqua Virginia has informed customers that it is seeking a general increase in water and wastewater rates from the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
Details of the request, submitted to the SCC on July 30, were given to customers in their September bill. The company serves over 5,000 customers in...
Oct. 14, 20200297By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors held a relatively brief regular meeting on Wednesday (Oct. 7) at the Fluvanna County Public Library.
Supervisors approved:
An advertisement for a public hearing on a temporary ordinance change that would suspend penalties and interest for late payment of...