Apr. 9, 20250154
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Dominion Energy has applied to the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for a 15 percent increase in base rates, the company announced last week.
Dominion serves 2.5 million customers across Virginia, including 13,600 in Fluvanna County.
“We do not ask for this lightly, as we understand the...
Apr. 2, 20250217
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Lake members shared concerns about the dangers of dogs running loose in the community at the Lake Monticello Board of Director’s monthly meeting on Thursday (March 27). While all dogs within the Lake are supposed to be secured or leashed, there have been a number of attacks in recent years.
Joan...
Apr. 2, 2025015
By Pat Beers BlockWelcome Star Gazers to this month’s highlights of celestial events visible in Fluvanna County!
Fun events to view in April
We know that April showers bring Mayflowers; but what does the Mayflower bring? The Pilgrims, of course! Just think back to the navigational tools that were available to our...
Apr. 2, 2025081
Contributed by E. Dianne CampbellIs there a hostile green something lurking in your garden?
Find out at a seminar, “Invasive Plants in Your Landscape and What you Can Do.” The important topic will be discussed at a free program hosted by Fluvanna Master Gardeners on April 12, 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Fluvanna Public...
Apr. 2, 2025093
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
It is an extreme understatement to say that the Fluco boys’ soccer team is off to a strong start. They have played three games, as of this article, and they have outscored their opponents 20-1. Obviously, they are 3-0.
In their most recent game, on March 27, they hosted Madison County. The Flucos...
Apr. 2, 2025054
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
On March 23, the Lake Monticello Wildlife Committee presented Create Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat With Native Plants. Speaker Ellen Stuart Haentjens, executive director of the Virginia Wilderness Committee with a Ph.D in biochemistry, ecosystems and ecology and a Masters in forest ecology discussed...
Mar. 26, 20250424
By Heather MichonCorrespondentFluvanna County has a new tax.
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to establish a four-percent meals tax at its meeting on Wednesday (March 19).
The tax, scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, will apply to ready-to-eat foods, including restaurant meals, grab-and-go prepared meals from grocery...