Jul. 31, 20250478
Candidates have until Aug. 15 to file for November election
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
After serving as commissioner of the revenue for nearly 22 years, Andrew (Mel) Sheridan informed the Board of Supervisors in June that he would be retiring on December 31.
With two years remaining on his most recent term, the resignation...
Jul. 31, 20250282
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
After three years as director of public safety, Lake Monticello Police Chief David Wells made a final appearance before the Lake’s Board of Directors on Thursday night (July 24) – not with PowerPoint slides and statistics, but just to say goodbye.
“I had a little speech prepared, but...
Jul. 31, 20250105
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
In a fantastic finish, the Lake Monticello men’s golf tournament came down to play-off on the eighteenth hole after newcomer Mark Hogan and veteran Rob Chiovaro both posted scores of 155 for 36 holes. The play-off was set for the eighteenth hole which is a par five that some of the better players try to...
Jul. 31, 20250248
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
For those who are skeptical about the final destination of recycling, they might be surprised to learn that our efforts at recycling do help the environment. Upon delving into more details based on questions about recycling, some interesting facts emerged.
In Fluvanna County, you can recycle paper,...
Jul. 24, 2025086
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
For the first time, members of the Fluvanna Art Association were invited to exhibit at Cunningham Creek Winery. The exhibit "Summer Days" will be on display from July 17 to October 6.
The show features a variety of work by member artists, including watercolors, acrylics, and prints. The show evokes...
Jul. 24, 20250625
Chair admits he did not attend June meeting to force cancellation
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fork Union representative Danny Reed resigned his seat on the Fluvanna County School Board on Friday morning (July 18) to take a teaching position with Fluvanna County Public Schools.
The resignation came near the start of a...
Jul. 24, 2025077
Contributed by Amy Williams
The Lake Monticello Sharks fell to the Farmington Country Club Frogs, 480.5 to 521.5, in the meet it hosted, Wednesday, July 16. This was the final regular meet of the 2025 swim season, which will wrap-up at the Jefferson Swim League (JSL) Championship Meet, July 25-26, at the Brooks Family YMCA in...
Jul. 24, 20250140
Contributed by Mike Feazel
The driveway was maybe just a tiny bit challenging for this Meals on Wheels delivery, but it was well worth it to drive past a lovely little lake that just demanded a fishing pole, and that I would never have seen without Meals on Wheels.
Better yet was the lady at the end of the driveway – smiling and...