Nov. 26, 20240385
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
In a major revision to county zoning, the Fluvanna Board of Supervisors voted to eliminate rural cluster subdivisions as a by-right use in A-1 zoning districts at its meeting on Wednesday night (Nov. 20).
Rural cluster subdivisions have become ubiquitous in the local landscape since they were first...
Nov. 26, 2024054
By Pat Beers BlockThis month’s premier skylight performers include the very active Geminids (Class I, Major) and Ursids (Class I, Major) meteor showers. The Geminids shower promises to produce as many as 120 meteors per hour during much of December. The maximum meteor activity will occur on Dec. 13 and early morning on Dec....
Nov. 26, 2024093
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
After leaving corporate America and returning to her Virginia roots in 2021, Amanda Sweeney knew going back to a corporate job wasn’t for her. With generations of her family farming in Virginia, she felt it was her turn to steward the land and carry on their legacy.
“I see my journey into...
Nov. 26, 2024080
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The staff and volunteers from the Fluvanna SPCA celebrated the official opening of a play area for the dogs on Nov. 16 called Ruff Retreat.
The project cost $30,000 and was paid for by the generosity of one major anonymous donor along with other donations. Among those who attended were Supervisor...
Nov. 26, 20240119
Celebrating holiday cheer at thetree lighting
You won’t want to miss this fabulous event to be held on Nov. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. as Fork Union comes alive with holiday cheer. Gather at 4312 James Madison Highway for a delightful evening filled with caroling, carriage rides, a special kids’ corner, dancing, delicious food...
Nov. 26, 20240483
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
A 25-year-old Fluvanna man was arrested on Wednesday (Nov. 20) on charges related to internet crimes against children.
Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office Captain Aaron Hurd said the department executed “multiple search warrants” at a residence in the 3000 block of West River Road near...
Kenneth Ogden Webb passed away peacefully after a lifetime of laughter, courage, and strength. He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Ruth. During their 67 years of marriage, they celebrated the lives of their six children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.
Born to Henry Edwin and...
Connie Dombrowski, beloved wife, mother, and sister, died in November, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1941, she grew up in New York with her sister.
Connie met her husband on a cross-country skiing trip in Vermont, and so began their adventurous life together. With her Master’s in Education, Connie...