David E. (Dave) Blain of Micanopy, FL passed away August 21, 2023. He was born September 17, 1943, in Richmond, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Guess, and brother, Randolph (Ranny) Blain, and stepson, Shannon...
Ron Switzer, age 82, of Palmyra, VA was called from this life on September 7, 2023. He was a beloved husband to Nancy (Adams) Switzer for 54 years. Born in Mifflintown, PA to the late Jane (Switzer) Street and stepfather Hartley Street.
Ron served in the Navy for 21 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. He earned...
Sep. 6, 20230254
Press Release
Ten-year-old Ionica O. Barcelona, the daughter of Judy M. Obliosca and Roberto Barcelona, was crowned the 2023 National Miss Virginia Jr. Pre-Teen queen at the state pageant held Aug. 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston. She also received an invitation to compete at the national pageant to be held Thanksgiving week in...
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By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco football team traveled to the Shenandoah Valley on Aug. 25 to take on the Broadway High Fighting Gobblers in its first regular season contest. According to first year Coach Mitchell Pace, the game was turn-over filled and sloppy, but the Flucos prevailed 28-27 in overtime despite committing...
Sep. 6, 20230231
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Fluvanna is slowly becoming a mecca for the arts with the addition of film and visual arts at Carysbrook Performing Arts Center, the growth of Sweet Art Emporium and the increase of visibility throughout the county of the Fluvanna Art Association members. Now, the Fluvanna County Parks and...
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Join Green Dogs Unleashed (GDU) – a Troy based non-profit special needs animal rescue – as it hosts the K-9 Frisbee Toss & Fetch World Championship to be held Sept.9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Patch Brewing Co. in Gordonsville, Va.
Teams compete regionally around the world on the same day; with over 250...
Sep. 6, 20230232
Contributed by Chris Langhorne
Dogs and cats. Horses and donkeys. Rabbits, pigs and goats. Even iguanas and snakes. All these creatures share the misfortune of being at risk of abuse, neglect, and abandonment. But, in central Virginia, we have at least one animal rescue group focused on making things better for each of those animals....
Sep. 6, 20230321
Find Fluvanna; Find Your Flow
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The Fluvanna County Economic Development Office is launching a new campaign, “Find Fluvanna. Find Your Flow.,” to highlight exciting adventures conveniently located in the heart of Virginia.
The campaign aims to draw visitors into the sights, sounds, and hidden gems nestled...
BURKE, Liam Gerard (Gerry), printer, Dunmore East, County Waterford, Ireland, July 26, 1939—August 28, 2023, passed away peacefully, attended by his wife Irene and son, Michael. He is predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Kitty (O’Mahony), brother Tony (Ruby) and infant son Sean. Gerry is survived by his wife, Irene, her...