Nov. 29, 20230151
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
In 2022-23 the Fluco basketball squad had a successful season that was built primarily around three senior guards. They have all moved on, of course, but Fluco Coach Heath Bralley said that he think this years’ squad could be in the mix in the tough Jefferson District.
Two players were serious...
Nov. 29, 20230312
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Recently the community of Fork Union has been finding ways to bring the community together. A community that has seen an erosion of its businesses over the past few years decided this year it was time to revive and redefine itself. They had a parade late in the summer to bring out community members and...
Nov. 29, 20230119
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
The first annual Waggin Winter Wonderland dog walk sponsored by the Rivanna Lions Club will take place on Dec. 9, (rain date Dec. 10) at the Rail Trail in the Palmyra Village during the Arts Festival.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. There will also be a costume contest, prizes, and treat bags, and...
Nov. 26, 20230461
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Dogs running off-leash at Pleasant Grove and other county properties has resulted in several biting incidents in recent years and has led some residents to tell park officials they feel unsafe on trails and playing fields.
“This has been getting progressively worse since Covid,” Parks & Rec...
Nov. 26, 20230321
By Page H. GiffordCorrespondent
Lake Monticello residents Al and Sue Mink just returned from their latest three-month adventure in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. The Minks take two trips a year abroad, living in various areas and “nesting” for three months. The places they travel to are not ones that most travelers would...
Nov. 26, 20230123
By Duncan NixonCorrespondent
After another successful season the men’s senior Gray Foxes held its annual banquet at the Pub on Nov. 13. The Gray Foxes organization is almost as old as the golf course. A wide variety of awards and individual achievements were announced at the banquet.
There is an eighteen-hole Gray Foxes group...
Nov. 16, 20230693
By Heather MichonCorrespondent
Lake Monticello officials are considering asking members to approve a dues increase of around $300 in 2024.
The suggestion came during the first look at the 2024 budget at an open work session held by the Board of Directors on Nov. 1.
“This is a hard-candy Christmas budget, folks,” said...