Apr. 14, 20210525By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Where do you live?
“Right inside the main gate to Lake Monticello.”
How long have you lived in Fluvanna County?
“Since November of 2001.”
Tell us about your family.
“My daughter Emily is a junior at FCHS. She also has a pet sitting and dog training business which she...
Apr. 14, 2021094Contributed by Mike Feazel
The spring food drive organized by the Fluvanna Rotary April 8 collected about 7,500 pounds of food to be distributed to the needy by the MACAA Food Bank, organizers said. They said the four food drives since the pandemic began have netted a total of 34,500 pounds of food and about $10,000 cash for the food...
Apr. 14, 20210270By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
High school golf in Virginia is normally a fall sport. This year, due to COVID-19, the golf season was moved to early spring. The Fluvanna County golf team had an impressive, abbreviated season, finishing with a 5-1 record in dual meets. On April 7, the Flucos hosted a seven team Jefferson District...
Apr. 14, 20210251By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
Joe Fabiszewski Jr., better known as "Joe Fab", is a producer, writer, and director, who has had the privilege of working with many well-known performers and public figures, including Tina Turner, Cher, Alison Krauss, Aretha Franklin, Maya Angelou, President Jimmy Carter, Senator Sam Nunn, Senator...
Apr. 14, 20210442Ten Years Missing
Authorities are seeking information on the whereabouts of Robert Lee Hourihan who was last seen April 08, 2011 – ten years ago. Foul play is suspected in his disappearance.
Fluvanna County Sheriff Eric Hess, in a press release, said the cold case remains open “and we need the public’s help to bring closure for...
Apr. 8, 20210453By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
The art-centered businesses in Palmyra village are hosting an outdoor art market event to celebrate spring on April 11. The outdoor art market will be located on the green behind the Old Courthouse in the village of Palmyra. Its main feature will be local artisans and crafters but will also include...
Apr. 8, 20210298Road closed to through traffic near Bremo Bluff Road from April 5 until July 5
Press release
The Virginia Department of Transportation will rehabilitate two bridges on Rt. 656 (Bremo Road) in Fluvanna County.
Beginning April 5, Rt. 656 will be closed to through traffic. Weather permitting, the road will reopen on July 5...
Apr. 8, 20210195By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Fluco field hockey team under Coach Karen Sible suffered a 9-0 defeat in their final home game of the season on March 30. In the post-game interview, Sible noted that she felt that her team played with a lot of heart.
Field hockey is a skill sport. Like lacrosse, it helps if a player is strong and...