May. 22, 20240130
Press ReleaseThe Lake Monticello and Fluvanna County fire departments will be hosting a graduation ceremony June 8 at 3 p.m. for the firefighters who recently completed the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Essentials of Firemanship, Firefighter 1 course of study which is a college level course.
A total of 18 firefighters, from...
May. 22, 20240237
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Computer issues with processing and mailing Fluvanna County’s first half-year tax bills unexpectedly extended the payment deadline from June 5 to June 21.
Fluvanna County Treasurer Deborah Rittenhouse said that after supervisors set the tax rates in mid-April, the commissioner of the revenue uses...
May. 22, 20240114
By Rae AlbertsCorrespondent
Fun Fact of the Week: You may have heard that the Death Star is the size of a small moon–and that’s true! But the title of the largest spaceship in fiction actually goes to the MotherShip from Independence Day (1996). This colossal ship is roughly the size of Ceres, the largest asteroid in our solar...
May. 22, 20240116
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
There were threatening rain clouds on the horizon on May 17 when the Fluco boys lacrosse team hosted the Black Knights from Charlottesville. The rain held off until early Saturday morning, allowing the Flucos to easily win their first-round match-up in the regional play-offs. The Fluco lacrosse program...
May. 22, 2024073
Press Release
Fork Union Military Academy hosted its annual First Responders Parade on May 17, celebrating the dedication and service of local heroes. The event was a heartwarming display of appreciation for the men and women who keep Fluvanna County and surrounding communities safe.
Members of the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s...
May. 22, 20240113
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The Fluvanna SPCA needs volunteers to help with a variety of volunteer jobs including fostering. The county-owned facility, similar to most rural animal shelters and rescues relies heavily on volunteers for a good portion of their operations.
The Fluvanna County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...
May. 15, 20240143
Fluvanna Faces: Dr. Jessica DiGiorgio DNP, FNP-C
Jessica, are you a native of Fluvanna County? If not, why did you move here?
I am not a native of Fluvanna County. I am originally from a small town called Indiana, Pennsylvania, which is located northeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A fun fact about Indiana is that it is the...
May. 15, 2024071
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Spring is the time of year when we will see many species of wildlife giving birth to everything from fawns to baby rabbits (kits), to foxes (kits or pups), birds, and bear cubs. One good rule to follow at this time of year is if you see any unattended babies, leave them where they are and do not touch...