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.
Thoughts from the Crossroads – Animal parenting

Dear Readers, you may want get out your hankies before reading any further. This column is going to be heavy on the AWW factor. You’ve been warned!
LOUISA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

An estimated 4,000 - 5,000 people gathered for the dedication of the new Louisa Courthouse and unveiling of the Confederate Monument on August 17, 1905.
Stuff the Bus Success

Stuff the Bus is Louisa County Public Schools (LCPS) annual school supplies drive held at the Walmart in Zion Crossroads. Volunteers for the event included administrators, students, parents, community partners, and the Louisa County High School band. This year, they collected 123 boxes worth of supplies, which was a new record for the event. The supplies will now be distributed to each of the six schools in LCPS to support families this year.
Adult Education benefit BBQ Saturday and more
Adult Community Education (ACE) will hold its Annual Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Enjoy delicious smoked pulled pork, homemade sides of mac and cheese, slaw and baked beans, plus wonderful homemade desserts. The dinner will take place at Mineral United Methodist Church, 301 W Third Street, Mineral. Get your tickets now from the ACE office in the Sage Building (115 Jefferson Highway, Louisa), call 540-967-5660, call Susan Fletcher at 540-223-1017, or call any ACE Board member.
Mary Vayo

Mary Vayo, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on August 25, 1934, Mary’s long life was marked by deep devotion to her family and steadfast kindness that touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Logan Andrew Chandler

Logan Andrew Chandler, 19, of Spotsylvania, passed away on August 4, 2026.
Cynthia Faye Dulaney

Cynthia “Faye” Dulaney, age 83 and longtime resident of Louisa County, passed away peacefully August 2nd at home.
Roger Lee Davis, Sr.

Roger Lee Davis, Sr., 73, of Louisa, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Louisa Health & Rehab on August 1, 2026. Roger was born August 4, 1952, to Earl and Nannie Davis of Trevilians.
CALENDAR

Thursday, August 13
