October 11, 2026
John Hajduk III
I’ve called Louisa home for nearly my entire life and graduated from Louisa County High School with the Class of 2006. Growing up, I had a goal of playing baseball for James Madison University, but life choices took me in a different direction. Through faith, hard work, and the love of my amazing wife and three children, I’ve built a life that I’m now proud of.
Today, I am an award-winning journalist and stay busy covering local news and working in the electrical trade. When I’m not on the job, some of my hobbies include hunting & fishing, collecting sports cards, and just being a boring dad.
Louisa pours it on during Military Appreciation Night
Lions’ offense erupts for 51 in Friday night mud-fest
Rain or shine, local youth reel in success at Lake Anna
Lake Anna Elite Anglers weather the storm, punch tickets to next spring’s state championship
Signed, sealed and delivered
Varsity Lions continue dominance within District after statement victory in Fluvanna
Rabies case reported in Bumpass
Local cases remain low despite CDC warning of increased exposures nationwide
The seeds of tomorrow
Amid Louisa’s rapid growth, Common Wealth Seed Growers is cultivating another kind of future through sustainable farming
Fire engine overturns during response
Two firefighters hospitalized after Trevilians Station unit rollover
Louisa Little League elects new board
Colleen Crowder becomes first female president in decades
“The cardiac cats”
Varsity Lions withstand another fourth-quarter nail-biter for third straight win
Honoring a matriarch
Bumpass resident Frances West Byers passes away at 111 years old
Mineral man faces felony charges involving alleged offenses against child
A Mineral man was taken into custody last week on three felony charges involving alleged sexual offenses against a child.