Apr. 2, 20250207
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Lake members shared concerns about the dangers of dogs running loose in the community at the Lake Monticello Board of Director’s monthly meeting on Thursday (March 27). While all dogs within the Lake are supposed to be secured or leashed, there have been a number of attacks in recent years.
Joan...
Apr. 2, 2025011
By Pat Beers BlockWelcome Star Gazers to this month’s highlights of celestial events visible in Fluvanna County!
Fun events to view in April
We know that April showers bring Mayflowers; but what does the Mayflower bring? The Pilgrims, of course! Just think back to the navigational tools that were available to our...
Apr. 2, 2025076
Contributed by E. Dianne CampbellIs there a hostile green something lurking in your garden?
Find out at a seminar, “Invasive Plants in Your Landscape and What you Can Do.” The important topic will be discussed at a free program hosted by Fluvanna Master Gardeners on April 12, 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Fluvanna Public...
Apr. 2, 2025090
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
It is an extreme understatement to say that the Fluco boys’ soccer team is off to a strong start. They have played three games, as of this article, and they have outscored their opponents 20-1. Obviously, they are 3-0.
In their most recent game, on March 27, they hosted Madison County. The Flucos...
Apr. 2, 2025050
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
On March 23, the Lake Monticello Wildlife Committee presented Create Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat With Native Plants. Speaker Ellen Stuart Haentjens, executive director of the Virginia Wilderness Committee with a Ph.D in biochemistry, ecosystems and ecology and a Masters in forest ecology discussed...
Mar. 26, 20250401
By Heather MichonCorrespondentFluvanna County has a new tax.
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to establish a four-percent meals tax at its meeting on Wednesday (March 19).
The tax, scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, will apply to ready-to-eat foods, including restaurant meals, grab-and-go prepared meals from grocery...
Mar. 26, 2025047
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Despite some very iffy weather, the Peggy Kirk Bell (PKB) two-day Commonwealth Girls’ Classic tournament was completed at the Lake Monticello golf course on March 15 and 16. The first round on Saturday was completed on a drizzly, dreary day. The Sunday round went off early in an attempt to finish 18...