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Big projects mean big needs for fire department fund drive
Oct. 29, 2025071 Contributed by Mike FeazelNearly a half million dollars in much-needed capital spending in the past few months has made this year’s Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue annual fund drive more important than ever, said board President John Lye. “This was stuff we just had to do, but it was really expensive and all coming at...
Fluvanna Art Association celebrates 50 years
Oct. 29, 2025089 By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent The Fluvanna Art Association celebrated 50 years at the Ashlawn Clubhouse at Lake Monticello on Oct. 23. The well-attended event was catered and featured a large sheet cake, designed and donated by Food Lion, commemorating the 50th anniversary. The show's theme, All Around Fluvanna, included a...
SNAP payments could be delayed if federal shutdown continues
Oct. 29, 2025093 Here is where to find assistance By Heather MichonCorrespondent Fluvanna County residents who rely on SNAP benefits could face delays in receiving their monthly payments if the ongoing federal government shutdown extends past Nov. 1. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income families and individuals...Donald (Don) W Payne
Donald (Don) W. Payne lived an active life with little idle time. In the early part of his high school senior year, Don joined the Navy and attended Naval Reserve meetings. He left for active duty after his graduation in 1966. Raised as a rural farm boy, he had never seen the ocean until he reported for duty. His previously...
Fluco football wins big again
Oct. 29, 2025095 Score 50-26 over the Black KnightsBy Duncan NixonCorrespondent The Black Knights from Charlottesville High School came to Fluvanna County on Oct. 24 with some confidence after a close win over the Monticello High Mustangs from Albemarle County. They ran into a buzz saw. The Fluco did not disappoint a large Homecoming crowd. They had...
Pickle with purpose a sunny success
Oct. 23, 2025096 Contributed by Mike FeazelLake Monticello’s first annual Pickle With Purpose pickleball tournament Saturday drew 42 happy players from the Lake, around central Virginia and as far away as Harrisonburg, raising money to benefit the community service projects of the Lake Monticello Community Foundation. Players complimented...
Supervisors turn towards 2026 priorities
Oct. 23, 20250182 By Heather MichonCorrespondent It may only be October, but the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors is already looking ahead to 2026. On Wednesday (Oct. 15), they spent some time looking at legislative priorities that might impact Fluvanna County during the coming General Assembly session in January, outlining concerns ranging...