Dec. 23, 20230123
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco boys basketball team hosted the Monticello Mustangs, a traditional Jefferson District opponent, on Dec. 8. The Flucos opened strong. They led at the end of the first quarter 18-10 and stretched their lead to 39-15 at half time. The second half was mostly an afterthought. The Mustangs closed the...
Dec. 23, 20230184
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Marina Point has lost in its latest bid to expand its Lake Monticello condominium complex, as the Planning Commission on Tuesday night (Dec. 12) denied approval of two measures designed to get the long-delayed project underway.
Developers had applied to the commission for a Zoning Text Amendment...
Dec. 23, 20230818
Will survey membership on dues increases
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
In its final meeting of 2023, the Lake Monticello Owners Association Board of Directors approved the 2024 budget and fee schedule on Thursday (Dec. 14).
The $8.8 million budget is about equal to the 2023 budget. LMOA projects $10.2 million in revenue, with...
Dec. 23, 20230149
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Wednesday (Dec. 13) was supposed to be the night the School Board appointed citizen representatives to the Learning Resources Committee, a new body created in November to evaluate books and materials in the school libraries for inappropriate content.
Those appointments did not happen.
In...
Dec. 23, 20230166
Contributed by Mike Feazel
A Lake Monticello group has created an affordable and effective way to assure that rescue personnel can quickly help injured or sick people who are locked in their homes at the Lake and in Fluvanna County. And there’s already interest in expanding the program to surrounding counties – and beyond.
The...
Dec. 23, 20230237
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Large animal or equine veterinary work is grueling, and it was unheard of at one point for women to engage in it or even become veterinarians in the male male-dominated workplace. Nowadays, women outnumber men in the field by 55 percent. Dr. Melinda McCall, who practices in Louisa, will talk about her...
Dec. 14, 2023090
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Because of many volunteers and donors, the Fluvanna SPCA has been able to move forward with projects to make experiences better for volunteers, potential adopters, and dogs.
Currently under construction is a new meet and greet area. FSPCA Shelter Manager Jessy Payne said more space was needed to...
Dec. 14, 20230339
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Lake Monticello home has made a list of the country's biggest and best homemade holiday displays.
Jeff Spinello’s annual Christmas display at 4 Lewis Court was selected as one of the top 20 displays by The National Desk, a daily news program and news website produced by the Sinclair Broadcast...