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Historian and author Leepson speaks next month at FOL
Feb. 19, 2025079 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Journalist, author, and historian Marc Leepson will speak on March 5 at 10 a.m. to the Friends of the Library about his latest book, The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resistance in the Hanoi Hilton. Leepson is the author of numerous books on topics ranging from the...
Nine year old golfer going to nationals
Feb. 19, 2025098 Contributed by Terry Heyer, Youth Golf FoundationThis time of year is tough on golfers. Snow, wind, and cold certainly take their toll on golf courses, and they take a similar toll on those who want to get out and play. Watching a tournament in Hawaii brings temporary relief, but it’s just not the same. Well, here’s something...
Eleven year old making a "Swift" rise in music
Feb. 19, 20250159 Contributed by Scott MurdochEleven-year-old Leah Kagarise brought Lake Monticello’s Bunker Bistro Open Mic audience to its feet Nov. 13 as she delivered three of her own original songs: “Dream World,” “Kid Again,” and “Not Today.” Leah, who will return to the Bistro Feb. 26, she sat for an interview about her...Virginia Mary Whigham
Virginia Mary Whigham passed away January 13, 2025, peacefully at the University of Virginia Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, New York on August 19th, 1947, to James and Sophie Crosby, she drew inspiration from her family. It was mainly her grandfather who taught her unconditional love, which she in turn shared...Jean Lois Wood Sclater
Jean Lois Wood Sclater, 94, died peacefully at her Lake Monticello home in Palmyra, Virginia on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born August 24, 1930 in Richmond, Virginia to the late Irvin Stonewall Wood and Pearl Snoddy Wood. She spent her early youth with her immediate family and three first cousins in...
Supervisors approve incentive plan for volunteer first responders
Feb. 13, 20250224 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Fluvanna County relies on volunteer first responders to come to our rescue in times of trouble. Now, these dedicated volunteers will have the opportunity to earn some money for their service. The Board of Supervisors voted on Wednesday (Feb. 5) to approve a Fire and EMS Incentive Program Incentive...
Foundation helps youth at risk
Feb. 13, 20250132 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Every Thursday, Freddy Jackson travels in his shiny white van with the unmistakable logo that says Love: No Ego to visit and work with youth in Fluvanna. At first glance, one might wonder what it means. For youth in Central Virginia, it is a lifeline to finding their true selves and living their...