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Louisa man dies in tow-truck accident

By tcvnews | Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:18 am

From Chesterfield County Police Department: The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that left one driver dead. The crash occurred in the area of Robious Road and Knollwood Drive at about 11:30 a.m. today. Police said William V. Roto, 45, was traveling west on Robious Road in the area of Robindale Road when his tow truck drifted to the left, crossed the concrete median and struck three

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Mack McKinney, of Bumpass, points out structural damage in the attic of Cuckoo House. Photo by John Strader

Fixing Louisa’s Cuckoo House

By tcvnews | Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:49 am

By Brian Cain With a price tag estimated at $800,000, it would be easier and much cheaper constructing a new home rather than rebuilding Cuckoo House. But starting over isn’t an option for the seventh-generation owner of the historic landmark. “It just means so much,” Dr. Jane Pendleton Wootton said. “I just can’t imagine not doing everything we can to rebuild.” The Woottons aren’t the only ones who feel that

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  • Charges in bus collision

    By tcvnews | Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:48 am

    A Mineral woman has been charged with driving under the influence after she crashed into a school bus on Rt. 33. Shortly after 4 p.m. on January 18, authorities report that the driver of the eastbound Honda Civic, 52-year-old Mineral resident Debbie D. Field, ran off the side of the road and over corrected into the path of westbound Louisa County Public Schools’s bus #27. The driver of the school

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  • County, volunteers try to define role of Louisa’s fire-rescue group

    By tcvnews | Posted on January 25, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    By Brian Cain The transition from an all-volunteer fire and EMS system to a mixed career and volunteer department hasn’t been easy. And recent confrontations during Management Oversight Group (MOG) meetings indicate that there is plenty of room for improved relations in the joint system. The MOG was established in December 2010 by the Louisa County Board of Supervisors as an advisory board that would collaborate with the county’s fire

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Khadijah Winkey (l to r), Tierra Jackson, Shay Whalen  and Kimberly Washington are the four seniors on the Louisa girls’ basketball team who have taken the role of leading on and off the court. Photo by John Strader

Girls basketball looks to end season with high hoops

By tcvnews | Posted on January 18, 2012 at 4:36 pm

The Lady Lions came up big with a four-point win against Monticello on Tuesday night. Khadijah Winkey averages 9.1 points per basketball game, Tierra Jackson averages 3.1, Shay Whalen averages 5.3, and Kimberly Washington averages 6.1 points. Jackson and Whalen are the leaders of the team. Their teammates look to them to stay calm and get the team in the correct offensive and defensive sets. Winkey and Washington are the

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  • Coach sets example of dedication

    By tcvnews | Posted on January 12, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Jerry Cutright has been named Coach of the Year for 2010-2011 by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Photo by John Strader

    Jerry Cutright, head track and field coach for Louisa County High School, was announced by the National Federation of High School Associations as the 2010-2011 National Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year. Cutright has led the high school to seven state titles during his time as head coach. “I was really surprised when I found out the news. I have had great support while coaching here over the

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  • Siblings lead dive team at Louisa

    By tcvnews | Posted on January 5, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Louisa County High School diving team competed Tuesday, Jan. 3 at Smith Pool in Charlottesville as a part of the Ben Hair Invitational.  Two Louisa divers, Daniel and Kelsey Parshall (above), qualified for the State Dive Championships with their performances.  Kelsey was also to top female performer at the meet. File photo

    Louisa County High School diving team competed Tuesday, Jan. 3 at Smith Pool in Charlottesville as a part of the Ben Hair Invitational.  Two Louisa divers, Daniel and Kelsey Parshall (above), qualified for the State Dive Championships with their performances.  Kelsey was also to top female performer at the meet. File photo

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Lifestyles

Young Louisa hunter takes single-antler trophy buck

By tcvnews | Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:45 am

By Brian Cain It was the last day of hunting season and nine-year-old Ben Lammonds, of Lake Anna, had yet to nab his first deer. His father Tim said that the young boy hunted during last season on the nice weather days and that this was his first year hunting full-time. Within minutes of entering the woods, four deer stepped into view. The younger Lammonds took aim at the lead

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  • Honoring one of Louisa’s fallen

    By tcvnews | Posted on January 26, 2012 at 8:45 am

    A memorial service was held in honor of Louisa County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Maggie on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa.

    A memorial service was held in honor of Louisa County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Maggie. K-9 Maggie was a six year veteran of the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office and had responded to well over 350 calls for service in Louisa County and surrounding jurisdictions, and is credited with several arrests. K-9 Maggie was a black and tan bloodhound which was acquired from the Magpie Kennels in Milford, New Jersey. K-9 Maggie

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  • Louisa four-year-old ready to start school

    By tcvnews | Posted on January 19, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Jayden Schoening, who was born without fingers due to a rare disorder, practices writing his name.

    By Brian Cain Jayden Schoening is a typical four-year-old boy. The energetic and inquisitive child enjoys running and playing with his siblings and his family’s newborn puppies, and he loves doing things with his hands. He paints, draws, plays with building blocks and showcases his dexterity. For instance, using only one hand, Schoening can pick up a penny off of any flat surface, which is no small feat for a

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