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Louisa County High School freshman Cole Cutright spends his week at Capitol Square, assisting senators like Tom Garrett (R-22nd District) as a part of being in the prestigious Senate Page Program.

Louisa freshman gets Civics lesson first hand

Posted on January 29, 2015 at 9:00 am

In a typical day, Cole Cutright wakes up at 6:30 a.m., puts on a sharp black blazer and heads to the Virginia State Capitol building. While there, he often rubs elbows with some of state’s 40 senators at the Virginia General Assembly. Other times, he fields telephone calls, directs tourists and escorts school children around the property. It’s not your average job, and Cutright is not your average Louisa County

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Mark your calendar for Casino Night at Lake Anna

Posted on January 29, 2015 at 11:00 am

The excitement is growing as a big night approaches for Lake Anna. The Lake Anna Business Partnership’s Valentine’s Day/Vegas Night event will be held Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lake Anna Winery. The event is expected to draw folks from all over the region looking for a mid-winter lift in a setting usually found over 2,000 miles to the west in Las Vegas. The annual event

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  • ‘Guilty’ plea in stabbing charge

    Posted on January 29, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Louisa resident Christopher Pendleton, 44, charged with stabbing his roommate with a pocket knife on Sept. 21, 2014, pleaded guilty on Jan. 26 to a felony malicious wounding charge. The victim was lying in bed watching television when Pendleton entered the room and stabbed him twice without provocation, according to Louisa Commonwealth’s Attorney Rusty McGuire. The victim fled  the house and to a neighbor’s apartment to call 911 while Pendleton

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  • Louisa freshman gets Civics lesson first hand

    Posted on January 29, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Louisa County High School freshman Cole Cutright spends his week at Capitol Square, assisting senators like Tom Garrett (R-22nd District) as a part of being in the prestigious Senate Page Program.

    In a typical day, Cole Cutright wakes up at 6:30 a.m., puts on a sharp black blazer and heads to the Virginia State Capitol building. While there, he often rubs elbows with some of state’s 40 senators at the Virginia General Assembly. Other times, he fields telephone calls, directs tourists and escorts school children around the property. It’s not your average job, and Cutright is not your average Louisa County

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R.J. Rustick and the rest of Louisa’s wrestling team had a firm grip on success Saturday, dominating the field. Photo by Mary Jess Ibarra Rustick.

Lions win Jefferson District Tournament for second consecutive year

Posted on January 27, 2015 at 9:00 am

This season, the Lions wrestling team had a new coach, new leaders and a new gymnasium. But they got the same results. For the second straight season, Louisa dominated the two-day Jefferson District Tournament on Friday and Saturday, winning all eight of their matches en route to winning consecutive district titles for the first time since 2008-2009. “It feels great to accomplish that,” first year head coach Trevor Gallo said.

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  • Warriors’ post presence topples Louisa

    Posted on January 26, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Louisa forward Malik Bell led Louisa with 12 points. His five fourth quarter points were the team’s only ones of the period.

    Looking to extend their winning streak to five games, Louisa’s junior varsity basketball team ran into a foe that was just too tough on Tuesday night. They were also too tall. Riding on the shoulders of their 6’4 center Mitchell Larkin, who ended the game with 27 points, the Western Albemarle Warriors defeated Louisa 43-31, snapping the team’s longest winning streak of the season. “I feel like we went backwards

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  • Warriors march past Louisa for seventh straight victory

    Posted on January 23, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Western Albemarle’s formula for success has remained largely unchanged in head coach Darren Maynard’s 19 seasons at the helm. The Warriors rely on crisp passes, a wide variety of offensive sets, sharp shooting and tough defense to overwhelm opponents. On Tuesday night, Louisa (3-13 overall, 1-8 district) experienced every facet of Western Albemarle’s dominating arsenal. Wielding a machine-like attack on offense, the Warriors (14-3 overall, 8-1 district) shot almost 50

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Rotary looks to grow in downtown Louisa

Posted on January 29, 2015 at 9:00 am

It’s no secret that the Louisa County Rotary Club likes to help every facet of the community, be it students, businesses or the residents themselves. From passing out 300 dictionaries per year to local students or organizing play presentations, their mission is clear. Hard work isn’t avoided. That’s why, when brainstorming for their next big project, the group combined all of their passion, hands-on involvement and community improvement into a

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  • Louisa’s service clubs in sharp decline

    Posted on January 15, 2015 at 9:00 am

    A dozen years ago, when John Skelly arrived at his monthly Belmont Ruritan Club meetings, he was joined by nearly all of his fellow 82 members of the organization. The discussions for how to further the national group’s mission of “fellowship, goodwill and community service” were often lively, upbeat and promising. Today, Skelly is still attending the meetings, but instead of being met with packs of enthusiastic colleagues, he’s met

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  • Local church bringing outreach center to Mineral

    Posted on January 12, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Calvary Chapel of Louisa preacher Dave Hansen was all smiles while working on restoring the Mineral Avenue building on Monday.

    It’s a cold Monday morning and just a few days after Christmas, but Dave Hansen is ready to put in a full day’s worth of hard work. Joined by a few friends, Hansen is on a mission to renovate a battered building on Main Street in Mineral that once housed a pet store. He’s armed with paintbrushes, ladders and brooms. A beaten-up boombox – resting among coffee cups and Hardees

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Mark your calendar for Casino Night at Lake Anna

Posted on January 29, 2015 at 11:00 am

The excitement is growing as a big night approaches for Lake Anna. The Lake Anna Business Partnership’s Valentine’s Day/Vegas Night event will be held Feb. 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Lake Anna Winery. The event is expected to draw folks from all over the region looking for a mid-winter lift in a setting usually found over 2,000 miles to the west in Las Vegas. The annual event

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  • Mark the day

    Posted on January 29, 2015 at 9:00 am

    After 14 years of service to the Town of Louisa, Brian Marks is retiring from his position as town manager. The town of Louisa is holding an open house from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at town hall, Friday, Jan. 30 complete with refreshments. “It’s like a backwards inauguration,” Marks said. The event was suggested by Councilman Matt Kersey after the Jan. 20 Town of Louisa council meeting. “I think

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  • Benefit bingo for Louisa coach

    Posted on November 19, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    Women of the Moose #1850 will host a benefit bingo for Louisa Varsity Head Coach Mark Fischer on Dec. 6 at its facility, located on School Bus Road. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with games beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and will only be available in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase a ticket, contact Nora at (434) 270-3020, Leeanne at

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