James Travers Smith, known as Jim or “JT,” passed away suddenly on Friday, December 1, 2023. The oldest of eight, Jim was born and raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey, where he went to trade school before moving to Northern Virginia in the late...
Dec. 6, 2023095
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
Fluco Coach Josh McElheny knew his starting five players were young, which is an understatement (a junior and four freshmen), so for their first game of the regular season he thought that an active defense might eliminate some nervousness. The Fluco girls started in a full court zone press. The press was...
Nov. 29, 2023093
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The Lake Monticello Community Foundation has given $2,000 to help equip local firefighters to escape fires that suddenly turn deadly.
The gift to Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc. (LMVRS) is one of several the Foundation is making. LMVRS is working to equip all its fire personnel...
Nov. 29, 20230114
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
In 2022-23 the Fluco basketball squad had a successful season that was built primarily around three senior guards. They have all moved on, of course, but Fluco Coach Heath Bralley said that he think this years’ squad could be in the mix in the tough Jefferson District.
Two players were serious...
Nov. 29, 20230238
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Recently the community of Fork Union has been finding ways to bring the community together. A community that has seen an erosion of its businesses over the past few years decided this year it was time to revive and redefine itself. They had a parade late in the summer to bring out community members and...
Nov. 29, 2023069
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The first annual Waggin Winter Wonderland dog walk sponsored by the Rivanna Lions Club will take place on Dec. 9, (rain date Dec. 10) at the Rail Trail in the Palmyra Village during the Arts Festival.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. There will also be a costume contest, prizes, and treat bags, and...
Nov. 26, 20230388
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Dogs running off-leash at Pleasant Grove and other county properties has resulted in several biting incidents in recent years and has led some residents to tell park officials they feel unsafe on trails and playing fields.
“This has been getting progressively worse since Covid,” Parks & Rec...
Nov. 26, 20230255
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Lake Monticello residents Al and Sue Mink just returned from their latest three-month adventure in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. The Minks take two trips a year abroad, living in various areas and “nesting” for three months. The places they travel to are not ones that most travelers would...