Jul. 17, 20250130
By Duncan NixonCorrespondentThe Fluco Spring sports teams performed well this year and understandably a number of athletes were recognized for outstanding performances in the Jefferson District and at the Region level.
In soccer, a rising senior, Brady Crisp was named Class 3 Player of the Year for his excellent work on defense for...
Jul. 17, 20250177
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Thinking of splashing around in the Rivanna this summer? Don’t.
The Rivanna Conservation Alliance conducts weekly water testing along the river in both Albemarle and Fluvanna counties during the summer months.
They are looking for e.coli, a bacteria common in animal and human waste. Heavy...
Jul. 17, 20250192
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
A Scottsville man arrested in late June on charges of aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties with a child under 13 was denied bond in Fluvanna County Circuit Court on Friday (July 11), despite being granted bond in a similar case in Albemarle County this spring.
Brett Larose surrendered...
James Quentin Grant, 80, of Lake Monticello, formerly of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He passed following complications from an injury he sustained.
Jim graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Food Science and began his professional journey with Del Monte. His...
Jul. 17, 20250113
Press ReleaseThe newest Habitat home- its 29th built in Fluvanna - was officially dedicated on Sunday, June 29. The ceremony took place at the Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station down the street from the home at Houchens Place community off South Boston Road. The event was well attended by family, community leaders and...
We are saddened by the loss of Ruby Louise (Glenn) Schumaker, of Palmyra, Virginia, who left us on the morning of Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the age of 98. She passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle with cancer for the fifth time.
Born January 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Sadie Swortzel Glenn and George...
Jul. 17, 2025067
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
You can find them everywhere. At Happy Tails, Local Eats, Michie Tavern, Cunningham Creek Winery, and as far away as Gordonsville, Salem, Virginia Beach, and Roanoke. Paw Paw’s Wholesome Homemade Dog Treats are all-natural dog treats lovingly baked by owner David Hawks.
With his 11-year-old lab...
Jul. 10, 20250335
Over 100 interred in unmarked graves
Contributed by Tricia Johnson
Members of the West Bottom Baptist Church and the West Bottom community hosted a memorial dedication and unveiling on Saturday, June 28, marking the culmination of five years of collaborative preservation efforts and recognizing the more than 150 years of history...