October 15, 2026
Katherine Gotthardt
Katherine Mercurio Gotthardt, a Louisa County resident, has spent more than 30 years as a professional writer. An award-winning poet and author, she contributes feature articles and events to The Central Virginian. She can be contacted via her website, KatherineGotthardt.com.
Write In Louisa to hold first Open Mic+ Oct.10
Writers group invites public to Louisa Arts Center for afternoon of readings by local writers and more
CORRECTION
The Discover Louisa magazine incorrectly listed the Jouett Elementary School (JES) principal. It should have stated the JES principal is Kelley Shuler, who can be reached at shulerkr@lcps.k12.va.us
On & Off Earth – Change is the only true constant
Growing up in Richmond, we occasionally took a road trip to visit family west of Lexington. That meant driving Rt. 250, Broad Street Road, prior to the construction of I-64. Along that fairly straight but rolling drive, we were always on the lookout for the first cresting of a hill when we could see the mountains far off in the distance. I had a flashback to those days recently in Louisa because it is in Louisa where you can first see those Blue Ridges.
ONGOING EVENTS
Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism hosts pickleball play Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. To view the ongoing pickleball schedule or to register for a pickleball clinic please visit www.LCPRT.info or call our office at (540)-967-4420.