May. 8, 20240128
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Four members from the Fluvanna Art Association - Linda Mullin, Linda Staiger, Carol Sorber, and Deborah Nixon – judged many talented student artists at the annual Fluvanna County High School Art School Show on May 2. In all, they judged students’ artwork in 24 categories.
“There were so many...
May. 8, 20240583
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
A question of protocol came up during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday (May 1).
With Bree Key not seeking re-appointment, the task at hand was to select a new Planning Commission member for the Rivanna District.
Six candidates applied for the position, including Lake Monticello...
May. 8, 2024079
Editorial designer Amelia McConnell and Lynn Stayton-Eurell, advertising designer, were winners in the 2023 Virginia Press Association annual news and advertising contest. The winners were announced Sunday (May 5) at the VPA banquet held in Charlottesville.
McConnell won first place in page design and second place in front page...
May. 8, 20240774
By Rae AlbertsCorrespondent
Store Openings: The Royal Cheesesteaks is now open on James Madison Highway, right next to Papa Jim’s Ice Cream! They specialize in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak subs and New-York-style pizzas.
Fun Fact of the Week: the most common trees in central Virginia are the loblolly pine and the yellow...
May. 8, 20240205
By Harvey J. SorumCorrespondent
Are you a native of Fluvanna County?
I am! Born in Winchester, Virginia. I arrived in Fluvanna County with my parents at six weeks old when my dad accepted a job at Fork Union Military Academy as an English teacher and football coach. That was the beginning of a wonderful life living in Fork...
May. 8, 2024069
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
It was clear from the start on April 30 that it was going to be a one-sided game. The Fluco freshman pitcher Lila Schwartz retired the Patriots in order in the top of the first, with two strikeouts and a routine ground-out. In the bottom of the first, the Flucos sent 15 batters to the plate. They scored...
May. 1, 2024093
By Pat Beers Block
Welcome to this month’s highlights of enjoyable astronomical events that will happen in the evening and morning skies above!
What a month April was this year! With events like the solar eclipse visible in North America, and the return of meteor showers, it seemed like we went on an exotic vacation to...