Oct. 30, 20190493By Patrick Healy and Heather Michon
Correspondents
This year, Election Day will fall on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and voters will have plenty of candidates from whom to choose. Here’s some background on the candidates.
Fluvanna County Treasurer
Ben Hudson
Ben Hudson is a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, business owner, and...
Oct. 24, 20190317By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
The rain did not stop the Fluvanna Historical Society from gathering and hosting their annual fall membership meeting held Sunday (Oct. 20) at the historic Melrose house in Palmyra.
President Marvin Moss welcomed members and visitors before recapping recent elections and updating everyone on the...
Oct. 24, 20190146By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Cunningham Supervisor Donald Weaver was presented with the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO)’s Longevity Award at the top of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday (Oct. 16).
Weaver was elected as a supervisor in November 1989 and was sworn in January 1990. “Someone asked me if it...
Oct. 24, 20190179By Page H. Gifford
01Correspondent
In celebration of Lake Monticello's 50th Anniversary, some lake film aficionados had a special presentation on Tuesday (Oct. 15), on the top 20 films of 1969.
Scott Mein, Carol Kinsey, and Joe Grubb, talked about those films that were groundbreaking and why.
The list included some off-beat,...
Oct. 24, 20190166By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
The Fluco volleyball team got off to a good start in the first game of its home match against the Patriots from Albemarle High on Oct. 15. But, it did not last long. The Patriots have been a powerhouse force in volleyball in Central Virginia for many years. This year is no exception. The Flucos kept it...
Oct. 17, 20190117By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
This fall, the Persimmon Tree Players will be performing Phil Olsen's play “A Nice Family Gathering.” The comedy revolves around a dysfunctional family - which has been a familiar theme for recent PTP productions - but one that has appealed to audiences. The Lundeen family gathers for...