Nov. 16, 20220389
By Harvey J. SorumCorrespondent
Mike, tell us about your background and how you decided to start your sign and design business.
Growing up my parents owned a vegetable stand and my dad would regularly purchase oil-cloth signs made to promote the various seasonal products or upcoming sales. That, coupled with an opportunity to...
Nov. 16, 20220239
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
After a five-year absence, the Fluvanna Art Association is bringing back the People's Choice Awards (PCA) art show. But this one will be different. With the help of the Fluvanna County Public Library and Director Cyndi Hoffman, voting by the public, once held to one day, will now continue through Dec....
Nov. 16, 20220231
Fluvanna votes for Good
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Bob Good handily defeated Democratic challenger Josh Throneburg on Tuesday (Nov. 8), winning about 57 percent of the vote across the 5th District.
In Fluvanna County, Good won 53.3 percent of the vote to Throneburg’s 46.5 percent. As of Friday afternoon (Nov. 11), Good...
Nov. 16, 20220350
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
High fuel prices are hitting everyone’s wallets these days – including Fluvanna County Public Schools.
With a fleet of diesel buses and vehicles and two schools that rely on fuel oil for winter heating, FCPS routinely negotiates fixed prices with suppliers.
The system’s current rates...
Nov. 16, 20220217
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
It is always a happy afternoon when high school athletes sit down and sign to play their sport at the college level. On Nov. 8, Fluco softball catcher Braelyn Via and Fluco baseball pitcher J.J. Glasscock were the Fluco athletes committing to continue to play at the college level. Glasscock will pitch at...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of 16-year Lake Monticello resident Steven Lewis Warner on November 3rd, following a short but rapidly deteriorating heart condition at the young age of 52.
Steve is known by many in our community, as he has provided support to numerous neighbors over the years with...
Nov. 10, 20220235
Press Release
The pickleball fall round robin events were held Saturday, Nov. 5 at Ashlawn from noon to 6 p.m. Warren McIvor — local player, instructor, and the pickleball ambassador for this area — was the hard work and brains behind planning and running the events. There were also a handful of Lake pickleball players helping...
Nov. 10, 20220163
Virginia Press Association Editorial
Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and a vital source of information for communities across the country, with newsrooms covering local politics, high school sports, local business openings, cultural events, and other matters that help a community remain vibrant and connected. But the...