Aug. 24, 2023086
Press Release
A total of 12 people lost their lives in fatal traffic crashes in Virginia throughout 2022’s four-day Labor Day holiday weekend, according to Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles crash data. Those 12 included juveniles, pedestrians and several people not wearing seat belts.
“Twelve families lost loved ones,”...
Aug. 24, 20230113
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Artist and educator Leah Olivier met with members of the Fluvanna Art Association on Aug. 15 to discuss how to achieve harmony in painting.
The dilemma for many artists is how to use fewer colors and keep the cost of supplies down while creating art. Olivier referenced the paintings of artists...
Aug. 24, 20230919
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Residents along Ruritan Lake Road (Rt 619) noticed a major law enforcement presence on Thursday evening (Aug. 17), reporting on local social media pages that the road was blocked for a time as camouflage officers in what looked “like an army tank” moved on a residence.
Lt. Aaron Hurd of the...
Aug. 24, 2023092
By Harvey J. SorumCorrespondent
Are you a native of Fluvanna County? If not, what brought you here?
I moved from Washington D.C. in 1981 because I wanted to be a country boy. I wanted a big garden. My latest adventure is growing mushrooms using recycled coffee grounds from Dunkin'.
Tell us about your...
With his family by his side, and with dignity and grace, Walter John Kozak of Lake Monticello, Virginia succumbed to pancreatic cancer on August 10, 2023, and moved on to his next destination.
Born on October 1, 1949, in Augsburg, Germany, Walt immigrated to Northampton, Massachusetts with his mother, Blanche, father Jozef...
Aug. 24, 20230102
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Over the weekend of Aug. 12 and 13 the Member-Member golf tournament was contested at the Lake Monticello golf course. This was a co-ed event as evidenced by the winning teams. The format was the best score of the two scores by team members on each hole. There were separate contests for best gross score...
Aug. 24, 20230143
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco golf team opened its season on Aug. 3 by hosting the George Bockman Invitational at the Lake Monticello golf course. The Invitational is named in memory of George Bockman who did a host of jobs around the high school for a number of years.
The Flucos turned in a reasonable performance,...
Aug. 17, 20230133
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Burning Bush Christian Church recently held a fundraiser, helping an estimated 100 students with school supplies, a free haircut, or a cookout. This was the first church-sponsored event to help kids in the community in need.
“We hope to be able to continue this annually for our community and our...