October 3, 2026
News
Supervisors to consider expansion of tax relief for elderly, disabled residents
Members of the Commission on Aging addressed the Louisa County Board of Supervisors (BoS) at the September 21 meeting, advocating for expansion of the real estate tax relief program designed to benefit both low-income elderly and disabled residents.
VDF annual acorn and nut collection project
The Virginia Master Naturalists are again assisting the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDF) in its annual Acorn and Nut Collection project. The purpose of the project is to receive public donations of selected acorns and other tree nuts. The state’s Augusta Nursery grows these into seedlings which are sold to landowners (see www.buyVAtrees.com). In 2025, VDF received 13 tons of donated acorns, walnuts and chestnuts and produced 500,000 trees. James River Master Naturalist Chapter from Goochland, Louisa and Powhatan counties contributed 223 pounds of acorns and nuts from 13 separate species (types of trees).
Mineral council provides update on town manager’s lawsuit against town
The Mineral Town Council appointed a new face to the council and provided updates on the $300,000 lawsuit between the Town of Mineral and Town Manager Nicole Washington at the September 17 meeting.
New location and Diaper Drive begin busy fall for FRC
The Family Matters Family ReSource Center (FRC) of Louisa has moved to a new location at 144 Resource Lane, Louisa, joining the Fluvanna/ Louisa Housing Foundation, Community Education Foundation, and Louisa Community Closet. The offices are adjacent to the Louisa County Resource Council, creating a resource-focused complex where local organizations can work together to support individuals and families in the community.
Virginians worried about rising energy costs
State officials voice concerns with $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy at Charlottesville town hall
Caregiving doesn’t end at retirement
Most Americans hope that retirement will bring a transition into greater financial freedom and more time spent pursuing personal goals and hobbies. For parents acting as caregivers for adult children with disabilities, however, retirement often brings a different reality. Many of these adults find themselves continuing or increasing the care they provide while also facing the financial and physical challenges of aging themselves.
Never forget: Louisa County remembers Sept. 11, 2001
On Friday, Sept. 11, members of Louisa County came together at Courthouse Square for the county’s 25th annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. The gathering began at approximately 8:46 a.m. and ended at 9:03 a.m., in alignment to when the World Trade Center’s North and South towers were struck.
Mineral council finalizes FY27 budget
Two considered for vacant seat
“Priceless to me”
Valley Link transmission line threatens generational farm in Orange County
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.