May. 13, 20200263By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
School Superintendent Chuck Winkler told School Board members the “best-case scenario” would be school starting on Aug. 3.
But he added that, “if I’m being realistic, we’ll likely have to go back to the drawing board. We’re also looking at a September, October or November start and...
May. 13, 20200131By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Fluvanna Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 Wednesday night (May 6) to approve a temporary ordinance waiving interest and penalties on late tax payments, provided they are paid before June 30.
Taxes for the first half of the year will still be due on June 5. The ordinance is designed to “ease the...
May. 13, 20200223By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Fluvanna County High School seniors were able to celebrate their Decision Day on May 1 but with a virtual twist. In the past, seniors would have the end of the day to celebrate with their fellow classmates and teachers on their postgraduate plans. However, with the challenges brought by COVID-19 and...
Dana Joy Hawks, 77, of Palmyra, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She was born August 29, 1942 in South Haven, Michigan and was the daughter of Clarence C Ullrey and Pauline L First Ullrey. Dana graduated from Benton Harbor High School in Michigan in 1960 and from Bronson School of Nursing in 1963. In 1965, she married Richard...
May. 13, 20200335Fork Union Volunteer Fire Company responded to a fire on Rolling Road near Rt. 6 in Fluvanna County on Friday morning (May 8), according to CBS19 News.
The company said the call came in around midnight and several fire departments responded to the scene including ones from Fluvanna, Albemarle, Louisa and Buckingham...
May. 7, 20200276Fluvanna Unemployment Over 10 Percent
By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a $79.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21). The real estate tax rate will remain at 92.5 cents.
The final budget is around 4 percent lower than earlier proposals and the tax rate two...
May. 7, 20200112By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Lake Monticello golf course has announced an extension of its operational plan. Effective May 2, the golf course will be open to all property owners, not just to year-long contract holders. Play by golfers from outside the Lake community is still not allowed.
Calling in to the pro shop to reserve...