Mar. 20, 20250167
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
The Fluco baseball team won the Class 3 State championship in 2019, just before COVID. Last year with a roster that coach Joel Gray described as “youthful, but very talented” the team went to the State quarterfinals and posted an 18-6 record. This year Gray is looking to get back to the State final...
Mar. 20, 20250256
Contributed by E. Dianne CampbellIt’s always nice to welcome a new neighbor. Actually, not so long ago, many of us were the new neighbor that was welcomed. Fluvanna County population continues to grow noticeably.
Sometimes, though, along with the furniture and family treasures, folks bring along their favorite plant from back...
Mar. 20, 2025035
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
A polar plunge is scheduled for March 29, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Lake Monticello to raise money for Team for Kids.
“I decided to do a polar plunge because I always have thought they were fun, and I thought it would be a good way to bring the community together for a great cause,” said Shae...
Leslie Jane Geer passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 78 at Barclay Senior Living in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was born on December 2nd, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio.
Leslie was the beloved daughter of Lloyd and Ora (Brailey) Geer, who lived in Cresco, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Swanton, Ohio, and went to high...
Mar. 12, 20250209
BY HEATHER MICHONCORRESPONDENT
The school budget took center stage at a budget work session held by the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday (March 5), with a discussion focused on the School Board’s request for an additional $1.9 million over last year's local funding request.
Of that request, just over $1 million would go to...
Mar. 12, 20250139
BY HEATHER MICHONCORRESPONDENT
Fluvanna residents shared their thoughts on the county’s future at a series of community meetings hosted by the Planning Department as part of the development of a new Comprehensive Plan.
Meetings were held at Fork Union, Palmyra, Cunningham, and Columbia, each drawing 20-30...
Mar. 12, 2025088
BY PAGE H. GIFFORD CORRESPONDENT
Robert Jospe and his jazz band will be performing on March 22, at 7 p.m. at Carysbrook Performing Arts Center. It has been 12 years since Robert Jospe played at Carysbrook and he said he is thrilled to be coming back.
“I love the intimate aspect of the theater as well as the acoustics....
Mar. 12, 2025094
PRESS RELEASE
Spring is coming.
Really.
Honest and true. It will be here soon!
And, with spring, what else can we look forward to?
The annual Fluvanna Master Gardeners plant sale!
Mark the date on your calendar, Saturday, May 3, 9:30 a.m. to noon. And if it rains, don’t despair, it’s delayed just one day to...