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Joanette B. Rasnake
Joanette B. Rasnake, 73, of Palmyra, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her “little precious” family. Joan was born on January 7, 1951, to the late Buford and Vivian Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her sister Valery Sheila Blankenship and brother,...
Controversial donation dominates school board meeting
Sep. 18, 20240331 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Fluvanna County Public School Superintendent Peter Gretz’s contract was renewed for a new four-year term at the School Board meeting on Wednesday (Sept. 11). “We don’t agree on everything, Dr. Gretz, but we all collectively agree on extending your contract,” said James Kelley (Palmyra). It...
Haunting Halloween fun at Hilldale Homestead
Sep. 18, 20240362 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent Leslie Berner. Submitted photos Every year Leslie Berner hosts The Halloween Hangout each weekend throughout October and Halloween night. Berner says she has been doing this for three years and the community feedback has been what has kept the project going. But Berner wants to get the word out to...
Planning Commission recommends approval of solar ordinance but suggests changes
Sep. 18, 20240374 Ordinance moves to the Board of Supervisors for public hearings By Heather MichonCorrespondent The Planning Commission held a lengthy public hearing on Tuesday night (Sept. 10) on a proposed ordinance that would dramatically impact solar farm development in Fluvanna County. The word of the night was “setbacks.” The key...
Community gathers at annual 9/11 remembrance
Sep. 18, 20240107 By Heather MichonCorrespondent About 75 community members gathered for the annual 9/11 remembrance at the Lake Monticello firehouse on Wednesday evening. Chief Richie Constantino said the perfect blue skies reminded him of the weather on that day in 2001, where 2,977 people lost their lives in a terrorist attack on New York and...
Palmyra supervisor gives update on development
Sep. 18, 20240346 By Heather MichonCorrespondent Palmyra Supervisor Timothy Hodge updated Village Oaks residents on a variety of county issues on Tuesday night (Sept. 10). Hodge joined the Board of Supervisors in January. The last nine months have been busy ones. Fluvanna’s long time legal counsel Fred Payne “believed ordinances were...
Fluco volleyball tops Wilson Memorial 3-0
Sep. 18, 20240101 By Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Fluco volleyball team turned in an outstanding performance on Sept. 10, beating Fishersville’s Wilson Memorial Green Hornets in three games. Wilson had previously beaten Fluvanna 3-2, but on this night the Flucos were dominant. In the first game, the Flucos jumped to a 12-6 lead behind the...