May. 4, 20230774
Contributed by Judy Fish
A Lake Monticello home was destroyed by a fire on Friday that was first reported as a porch fire, but “rapidly grew with flames as high as the roof” after the fire spread to the home’s propane tank according to Lake Monticello Fire Chief Richie Constantino.
The chief said that at approximately 5:13...
May. 4, 20230173
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
For the first time, the Fluvanna County Public Library featured two art shows simultaneously. The Fluvanna Art Association had its annual spring show and for a second year in a row the library exhibited its Tiny Art Show.
Fluvanna Art Association exhibit
For the first time in its 48-year history,...
Joan Ann Hansen, of Palmyra, VA, passed away April 17, 2023, and is now resting peacefully with her beloved husband, Fred.
Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 23, 1939, to Antoinette and Peter DeGiglio. Joan graduated high school from Fontbonne Hall Academy in Brooklyn and went on to further her education in health...
May. 4, 20230157
By Gabi Etchison, FCHS journalism student
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets, so donating blood can literally save someone’s life. If you are looking to donate blood, the blood drives at Fluvanna County High School are an easy way to do so. These drives are...
May. 4, 20230823
Press Release
Danny Reed recently announced that he is running to represent the Fork Union District on the Fluvanna County School Board. Perrie Johnson—who announced in March that she will not seek reelection—currently serves as the Fork Union District representative.
Reed’s wife Lauren—a lifelong resident of Fork...
May. 4, 20230215
By Duncan Nixon Correspondent
In a serious pitchers’ duel on April 27, the Fluco girls did not get their first hit of two until the fourth inning and the Louisa Lions did not get their first hit of three until the fifth inning. The Lions came in with a record of 10-1 and it was easy to see why. Their pitcher had an overpowering...
Apr. 27, 20230317
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Just one day after the Board of Supervisors passed its FY24 budget, the School Board met to finalize and approve its own budget numbers.
This proved to be a challenging process.
The School Board requested the county allocate around $2.7 million above the previous year’s baseline to...
Apr. 27, 20230257
Real estate tax set at $0.844, personal property tax at $4.10
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Months of work and debate came to a close on Wednesday night (April 19) as the Board of Supervisors voted on the final budget and tax rates for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), including an additional $2.2 million to the schools for increased pay...