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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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PC votes to not consider TOD removal

The Louisa County Planning Commission (PC) voted 5-2 to remove the public hearing for an amendment to remove roughly 2,600 assemblages of acreages in the Technology Overlay District (TOD) — the designation initially created in April of 2023 to attract high-tech industrial development in the county — at the April 9 meeting. Cuckoo District Commissioner George Goodwin and Louisa District Commissioner Matthew Kersey were the two dissenting votes.

Michie House

Built around 1790, the Michie House was moved, restored, and relocated to our Heritage Farm in 2013.

Furry friend on Main Street

J.H. Rivers Antiques on Main Street has a new friend. Susanne Davino, the owner of the shop, believes their new visitor is a Steiff bear, a renowned German manufacturer of collectible teddy bears and high-quality plush toys. FAO Schwarz, one of the oldest toy retailers in the United States, used to have large examples of their stuffed animals in display windows for advertising purposes; Davino speculates that their new friend used to live in a display window of a major metropolitan area, possibly New York City. Currently, they are looking for an umbrella and cane to complete the outfit. The hat was donated by the Whistle Stop Bed and Breakfast.

#TeamLCPS MVPS and Educators of the Year

Through a division-wide vote and a nomination process that involved students, LCPS staff, parents, and community members, Louisa County Public Schools recognized six certified employees and seven classified employees as their school-level Educators and #TeamLCPS MVPs of the Year on Friday, April 3. The annual announcement highlights 13 employees each year for their excellence during the school year.

Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2359

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a deal with three million young men in 1933. He would pay them $30 monthly, plus room and board, to improve public lands, forests, parks, and respond to other environmental and infrastructure projects in the United States and its territories. The president enacted the deal by executive order. It put forth a “New Deal” to preserve the future of the American landscape and engage the young, unemployed American male of the Great Depression. The families of men in Company 2359 received $25 monthly. The remaining $5 went to the men. Additional benefits included educational and vocational opportunities. Men without high school diplomas could study and get one. The work programs in the field and in the camps were rigorous and well organized to ensure improvements in the men and in the country. “New Deal” programs however, were discontinued in 1942 as World War II swept the globe and captured many Civil Conservation Corps workers in its wake.

Alexa, the spy

Dear Readers, we have several Alexa devices set up throughout our home, and use them constantly. A recent guest asked us if we weren’t worried that someone was listening in to all of our conversations. He said he didn’t want that for his own home, because then the government could have an easy window into his privacy. That conversation got me to thinking. It is certainly true that Alexa listens to everything said. She has to, to know when her name is mentioned, so she can respond accordingly. But what if the CIA is actually listening in at the Schupp household? How would that go? Well, read on for my imagination taking hold and runnning!

CALENDAR

Friday, April 10 Free tax preparation will be available. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will offer this service to anyone of any age, but especially those 50 or older who cannot afford paid tax preparation. Sessions are by appointment only and will take place between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. at Louisa County Library (881 Davis Hwy, Mineral). Call 540-300-1360 for appointments and more information.

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.