Main Street survey is initial step to enhancing downtownFor years, the Town of Louisa has struggled to find its groove in drawing visitors downtown. Now a partnership with the National Main Street Center could help enhance the town’s destination appeal- but your help is needed. Read moreWhat do you like about Louisa?

Louisa County Fire and EMS crews were alerted via social media to a Cat stuck in a tree call in the Louisa Fire District. Louisa Station 1 crews jumped into action to assist the feline in distress. Ladder 1 arrived on the scene to find said cat stuck in tree, approximately 30 feet in the air… Read moreFire and EMS: A tree-mendous response

Like many other rural communities, water mains and conventional fire hydrants often are not accessible in Louisa County. However, alternative solutions are available for water sources to better protect an area in the event of a fire—notably the “dry hydrant.” Read moreDry hydrants? County calls on community to support firefighting operations

After a tenure just short of two years, Louisa Police Chief Craig Buckley is leaving his post to pursue other options in law enforcement. Read moreLouisa Police Chief leaving, plans sheriff run in Loudoun County

This week’s featured collections object is a medical kit belonging to Dr. Thomas Marshall Taylor. Dated to be from the early 1900s, the medical kit is a black leather pouch which holds many vials. The vials are labeled with ginger, calomel, glycerine and laudanum. Some of these vials are sti… Read moreLouisa County Historical Society: Dr. Taylor’s medical kit

In its December 20th meeting, the Louisa Town Council, responding to a request from four homeowners in the Donnelly Dale subdivision north of Main Street in Louisa, has voted to add six streets to the list of golf cart friendly roadways, more than doubling the four with this status surroundi… Read moreLouisa adds six new streets for golf cart usage

Capping a marathon session lasting nearly four hours, the Louisa County Board of Supervisors voted six to one, with only Supervisor Willie Gentry voting against, to approve zoning changes for construction of the Lake Anna Resort with an eighty-foot-high condominium building, a 130-room “cond… Read moreLake Anna Resort approved: Rezoning endorsed 6-1 over public opposition

Locals encouraged to report status on FCC mapA new broadband map released by the federal government that tracks whether people have Internet access at their address likely has extensive errors, say Virginia experts — but the public can weigh in to help correct the problems. Read moreDo you really have broadband?

Shannon Hill Regional Industrial Park in Louisa will receive nearly $11.6 million as one of 21 Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants announced Monday. Read moreState awards industrial park $11.59 million grant

Dec. 28 was a warm and sunny day that complimented the dignity deserved by one of the most senior veterans in the county.  The volunteers of the Central Virginia Honor Guard provided military honors to a lifelong resident of Louisa and a Navy veteran who served in World War II. Leslie Earl M… Read moreCentral Virginia Honor Guard: Honoring Navy veteran Mason

Featured this week is the Town of Louisa’s First Baptist Church, located just south of Main St. on Meadow Avenue. With the assistance of Rev. W. M. Howe and Rev. J. W. Barnett, missionary pastor Reverend Fountain Perkins founded First Baptist Church in 1866, immediately following emancipatio… Read moreLouisa County Historical Society: First Baptist Church

Louisa County Fire and EMS units were busy Monday, Jan. 16. At approximately 5 a.m., units were alerted to a motor vehicle accident with double entrapment. Units from Zion Crossroads Fire station and the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company extricated both patients. The patients were both tra… Read moreLC Fire and EMS: Jan 16th

Louisa County Sheriff Donnie Lowe gives a huge “shoutout” to the Louisa One Moose #2065 for a $500 donation to the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office Foundation. Donations to the foundation are used to buy and support K9s and equipment. They also fund the sheriff’s office community outreach, inc… Read moreMoose donation to the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office Foundation

A Louisa couple has launched the area’s hottest food truck, serving potato donuts like longtime Charlottesville favorite Spudnuts. Former Bodo’s employees, the Doshiers are working through winter, use social media well, and sought help from the SBDC. Read moreDoshier’s rolls in to fill potato donut hole in Charlottesville region

The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission have developed concepts for future roadways designs in Zion Crossroads to prepare for a denser future. Read moreA formal look at busy Zion traffic spot

A twice-postponed vote on the proposed Lake Anna Resort is scheduled for the Louisa County Board of Supervisors meeting to be held January 17th.   Read moreSupervisors will consider Lake Anna Resort Jan. 17

The Louisa Forward Foundation, in partnership with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, will host this two-part grant writing series with Susie Miller.  This class is open to all nonprofit organizations and businesses in Central Virginia.  Minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned and tou… Read moreLouisa Forward Foundation offers grant writing workshop

Colder temperatures have abated for now, but we can count on the winter weather to bring some chills in the not-so-distant future, and that means ice! Featured this week is a photo of an auction taking place in front of the Mineral Crystal Ice Co. building. According to personal interviews w… Read moreLouisa County Historical Society: Crystal Ice Co.

The following are recent cases investigated by the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office and/or Louisa Town Police: Read morePolice report: Nov 2022 16th-30th

County of Louisa Board Recap - January 3, 2023 Read moreLouisa County Board of Supervisors: Jan. 3, 2023

Louisa County Fire and EMS units responded to a pair of structure fires the first week in January. Read moreLouisa County Fire and EMS: Structure fires

Blue Ridge Governor’s School Student Maxwell Kaiser organized an oil change event for the Giving Words Mothers. Volunteers had the ability to spend time with the mothers and provide breakfast and lunch, fun for the children, as well as checking their cars over for other issues. Those partici… Read moreBRVGS project helps Giving Words Mothers

A newly formed organization dedicated to preserving the town of Mineral’s rich history has run into issues with its corporate and non-profit status and is facing a few problems in its relationship with the Mineral Town Council. Read moreMineral Foundation faces stumbling blocks

Members of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce are spreading cheer throughout the area to fellow members as part of their Mistletoe Marathon campaign.  Pictured above, Laura Watts of Stone Office Equipment is pictured with Louisa Resource Council, BOS Duane Adams and the Louisa County High… Read moreLouisa Chamber Mistletoe Marathon

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) care for community goes beyond providing safe, reliable and affordable energy for its member-owners. It also includes empowering today’s youth to achieve their academic and career goals. Read moreREC issues $20,000 in scholarships

In the spirit of spreading holiday cheer, the Louisa-owned Esso Servicenter, also known as Luck’s Esso Servicenter, distributed Christmas booklets in 1953. Read moreLouisa County Historical Society: Esso holiday booklets

On December 15, 2022, the Louisa Community Animal Response Team (LCART) was awarded the prestigious Emergency Management Outstanding Partner Organization of 2022 by the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia (EMACV).   The award was presented in Dinwiddie, VA by Bill Lawson, Vice … Read moreCommunity Animal Response Team honored

In many homes, there is an empty seat for one or more who is serving or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.  Despite the holiday tempo many volunteers pause and express appreciation for all our service members’ sacrifice of their time and their safety every day of the year t… Read moreLocal volunteers join in Wreaths Across America effort

The Land Trust of Virginia (LTV) is pleased to announce a conservation easement in Louisa County thanks to the generosity of owners, Hank and Heather Bilek. This 74-acre property is adjacent to another LTV easement recorded in 2021, creating a network of protection across over 160 acres. Read moreLand Trust of Virginia announces Bilek easement

County of Louisa Board Recap - December 19, 2022 Read moreLouisa County Board of Supervisors

Walking into Retro Vault, a new shop on Main Street that opened earlier this fall, is like stepping back in time. Read moreRetro Vault on Main brings back the ‘80s

On Tuesday, the Louisa County Information Technology department and Fire & EMS partnered to begin a mutually beneficial project.The project – updating internet equipment on poles at County sites – saved thousands in installation costs and provided firefighters with practice working on ladders. Read moreCounty improving internet equipment

In its regular December 12th meeting, the Mineral Town Council took up consideration of the applications for zoning changes to permit development of two residential projects; one off St. Cecilia Street and the other at the corner of St. Cecilia and Lee streets in Mineral. Read moreMineral Town Council approves pair of residential projects

Louisa County Sheriff’s Office wants to make locals aware of a scam that has been reported in our area.  This scam starts with a call or letter saying you have won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, but in order to collect your prize, you have to collect your prize you will have to s… Read moreSheriff’s office warns about sweepstakes scam

Given the recent cold weather that has been sweeping into the county, this week’s collection item is a Crosley Icy Ball used by Mort Sims and his family in the 1930s. The icyball was primarily used in homes and businesses with limited availability of electricity or ice as it required no elec… Read moreLouisa County Historical Society: Crosley Icy Ball

The Louisa Forward Foundation, in partnership with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, Lake Anna Tractor & Hardware and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, announce the selection of participants for the Class of 2023. Leadership Louisa is a professional development program that is a un… Read moreCultivating local leaders: Louisa Forward announces Leadership Louisa Class of 2023

The following are recent cases investigated by the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office and/or Louisa Town Police: Read morePolice report: Nov. 1-15 2022

Traffic safety experts urge motorists to be sun-glare aware at sunrise and sunset this time of year.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, sun glare causes approximately 9,000 crashes each year. It’s the second environmental-related reason drivers get into crashes, … Read moreSeasonal sun glare can contribute to crashes during peak commute hours

The following are property transfers recorded by the Louisa County Circuit Court clerk’s office in November. Please call the clerk’s office with questions. Read moreLouisa County's November 2022 property transfers

The Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation (FLHF) has received a $300,000 award from the Virginia Department of Health for their Septic and Well Assistance Program (SWAP).  An agreement is scheduled to be sent from VDH to FLHF in this month with a planned implementation in January 2023. Read moreWell and septic help for Louisa and Fluvanna

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again bestowed its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award on the Louisa County Finance Department. Receiving this recognition for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget is significant because it signifies the Louisa County Adopted Annual Fisc… Read moreCounty of Louisa honored for budget presentation

Lloyd Runnett, left, Executive Director of Louisa County Resource Council, and Ophelia Payne, right, Branch Manager of Louisa County Library, pose with the 308 lbs. of food library patrons donated during JMRL’s Food for Fines drive in November. Participants received $1 off overdue and late r… Read moreFood for Fines generates 308 lbs.

The following are recent cases investigated by the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office and/or Louisa Town Police: Read morePolice report: Oct 2022

The following people received indictments from the Louisa County grand jury or directly from the Louisa County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office on Monday, Nov. 14. All charges are felonies unless otherwise indicated. Read moreLouisa County’s November 2022 direct indictments