Jul. 31, 20250172
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
After three years as director of public safety, Lake Monticello Police Chief David Wells made a final appearance before the Lake’s Board of Directors on Thursday night (July 24) – not with PowerPoint slides and statistics, but just to say goodbye.
“I had a little speech prepared, but...
Jul. 31, 2025070
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
In a fantastic finish, the Lake Monticello men’s golf tournament came down to play-off on the eighteenth hole after newcomer Mark Hogan and veteran Rob Chiovaro both posted scores of 155 for 36 holes. The play-off was set for the eighteenth hole which is a par five that some of the better players try to...
Jul. 31, 2025095
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
For those who are skeptical about the final destination of recycling, they might be surprised to learn that our efforts at recycling do help the environment. Upon delving into more details based on questions about recycling, some interesting facts emerged.
In Fluvanna County, you can recycle paper,...
Jul. 24, 2025063
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
For the first time, members of the Fluvanna Art Association were invited to exhibit at Cunningham Creek Winery. The exhibit "Summer Days" will be on display from July 17 to October 6.
The show features a variety of work by member artists, including watercolors, acrylics, and prints. The show evokes...
Jul. 24, 20250430
Chair admits he did not attend June meeting to force cancellation
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Fork Union representative Danny Reed resigned his seat on the Fluvanna County School Board on Friday morning (July 18) to take a teaching position with Fluvanna County Public Schools.
The resignation came near the start of a...
Jul. 24, 2025049
Contributed by Amy Williams
The Lake Monticello Sharks fell to the Farmington Country Club Frogs, 480.5 to 521.5, in the meet it hosted, Wednesday, July 16. This was the final regular meet of the 2025 swim season, which will wrap-up at the Jefferson Swim League (JSL) Championship Meet, July 25-26, at the Brooks Family YMCA in...
Jul. 24, 2025071
Contributed by Mike Feazel
The driveway was maybe just a tiny bit challenging for this Meals on Wheels delivery, but it was well worth it to drive past a lovely little lake that just demanded a fishing pole, and that I would never have seen without Meals on Wheels.
Better yet was the lady at the end of the driveway – smiling and...
Jul. 24, 2025061
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Last month, a beautiful, sweet, and gentle hound named Rose arrived at the Fluvanna SPCA. The stray was pregnant and gave birth to eight puppies. Luckily, a foster has taken her in with the pups.
It is well-known that this is also kitten season, and the FSPCA is inundated with them. Some have been...