Apr. 3, 201902970No suspects sought
By Heather Michon, correspondent
Firefighters combating a blaze at 4 Roadview Terrace in Lake Monticello discovered the body of a man inside, according to the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue and other area fire departments responded to the scene at around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday...
Apr. 3, 20190987By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Residents from two neighborhoods met at Fluvanna County Public Library last Monday (March 25) to discuss Island Hill, a controversial new housing development planned for the entrance to Broken Island Road.
Southern Development bought the 115-acre parcel earlier this year. According to planning...
Apr. 3, 20190255By Madeline Otten
Correspondent
The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) brings resources to the community from Virginia’s land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. VCE works with public and private partners and volunteers to reach larger and more diverse audiences.
Extension agents form a network of...
Apr. 3, 20190112By Page H. Gifford
Correspondent
It wasn't until his mother, Margarete Sobel Hermann, was 100 years of age that her son, Richard Hermann, interviewed her about the history she had witnessed throughout her life.
In his latest book, Mother's Century, Hermann tells the story from her view of living life in Imperial Austria. She...
Apr. 3, 20190384By Duncan Nixon
Correspondent
It’s spring, the air is warming, the trees are in bloom and the collegiate women are rowing at Lake Monticello.
In the only Division 1 sports event held in Fluvanna County, the University of Virginia (U.Va.) women’s rowing team will host the ACC – Big Ten rowing competition Saturday (April 6)....
Apr. 3, 20190301Middle school students shone at the science fair ___date___ with projects ranging from magnetism and radiation to toothpaste and lipstick. Pictured are the top winners by grade level. Submitted by Rachel Moravec.
Fifth grade
First place: Brennan Pezalla – How does temperature affect the strength of magnets?
Second: Alexandria...
Apr. 3, 20190295Press release
Ben Hudson announced his candidacy for Fluvanna County treasurer at the Community Center in Fork Union on Wednesday, March 20.
Hudson indicated a new direction for the office built on transparency, communication and accountability of county revenues.
Several family, friends, and supporters were present to witness the...