Nov. 21, 20190128By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
Fluvanna County experienced chilling temperatures last week as it dropped into the low 20s. Community members had to scrape frost off car windshields and dig out winter coats. As December approaches, frost, freezing rain, and snow pose a threat to the county, which can impact those who are unable...
Nov. 21, 20190609By Heather Michon
Correspondent
The first details of events leading up to the shooting death of a man at Lake Monticello emerged during back-to-back bond hearings at Fluvanna County District Court on Tuesday (Nov. 12).
Fluvanna County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jeffrey Haislip told Judge Theresa Carter that their evidence...
Thelma Alice Belanger Stowell, 93, of Palmyra, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, she was the daughter the late Wilfred J. and Beatrice Caron Belanger. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Matthew J. Stowell; a son, Mark J. Stowell, II.; twin sister, Theresa Larose (Morris);...
Francis John “Frank” Persico, 78, of Palmyra, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his residence under the care of Hospice of the Piedmont.
He was born on May 16, 1941 in Manhattan, New York, the only child of Italian Immigrants, Fernando and Giada (Gambera) Persico.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Rebecca...
Nov. 21, 2019098By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
The Fluvanna County School Board talked about three budget years – last year, the present and Fiscal Year 2021 – at its meeting Wednesday (Nov. 13).
As for last year’s budget’s $932,000 surplus, the Board voted to give the surplus back to the county. However, they gave...
Nov. 21, 20190382By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
Spurred by last year’s debate over the “Rainbow F,” Fluvanna County Public Schools sought and now legally own the logo.
On Nov. 12 the schools notified the press it trademarked the Fluco “Flying F.”
Superintendent Chuck Winkler said only the shape of the “F” is...
Nov. 21, 20190171By Ruthann Carr
Correspondent
Fluvanna County residents gathered Sunday (Nov. 17) to honor two former Central Elementary heroes: Paul Spraggs and Elva Key.
Spraggs was principal from 1958-1982. Key worked full-time as Central Elementary’s secretary from 1962-2001, then part-time until 2012.
The singing group...