Louisa County, VA – The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), in partnership with the LCSO Foundation, invites the community to lace up their running shoes and bring their furry friends for a day of fun and support at the Annual K9 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The event will take place at the Spring Creek Sports Center in …
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. — A Richmond man has died following a boating incident at Lake Anna, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR). On Thursday, May 1, at approximately 5:57 p.m., DWR received a report of a single-vessel accident involving two individuals who were thrown overboard while wrapping up a day on the water. The vessel’s operator, David …
MINERAL, VA — Just minutes from Lake Anna, a new community grocery store is redefining what it means to “shop local.” The Market @ Meredith Farm, located at 2820 Gardners Road, has opened its doors, offering farm-fresh goods straight from the source — and they’re celebrating with a grand opening event on Sunday, May 18, from 2 p.m. to 6 …
LOUISA, VIRGINIA – At the Louisa County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 28, the Board approved the issuance of a rebate of real property taxes. Citizens can now expect rebates of 3.3% to be applied to their 2025 real estate tax bill this fall. The assessment and tax rate process reflects a separation of duties between the Office of …
Photo by Lake Anna Photography; Jenn Mastro and her daughters In addition to Better Boater Academy, Lake Anna Swim Company’s Jenn Mastro is also bringing family water safety to the shoreline through Family Water Safety Clinics. “We just kind of found each other,” Jenn said of Britts. “It was completely organic. We’d never met before, but we’re on the same …
Photo: Steve Britts and Jenn Mastro; Photo by Carol Barker Wyatt; Below: Steve, KT & Stevie Britts A new effort is underway to raise the standard of boating safety on Lake Anna, and it’s being led by one of the lake’s most recognized captains. Steve Britts, owner of Cruise Rusty, has launched the Better Boater Academy, a hands-on program designed …
Sponsored by Coastal Insulation Many homeowners in Virginia are unknowingly losing hundreds of dollars each year due to poor or outdated insulation — particularly in homes built before 1990. As energy costs continue to rise, local experts say the problem is more widespread than most people realize. “Insulation is out of sight, out of mind for most homeowners,” said Odette …
We’ve invited the journalism staff from Louisa County High School to contribute to this special issue of The Breeze! The Lion’s Roar is proud to present some of their best writing and photography. Special thanks to the following individuals for helping us make this happen: Deborah HerdmanChaz Smith, Local LandscapersKristie Cooke , Lake Anna Property Management & Real Estate Special …
By Audrey Ryan, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School Teachers for Tomorrow (TFT) is a program that allows high school students to spend time in classrooms—not as students, but as teachers. They gain real-life experience in the education field by planning lessons and interacting with children in the community. “My goals for my students in TFT are to …
By Elliott Moreno, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School Athletes are commonly highlighted by their success in sports, but what is not often seen is the small but significant successes of athletes who have recovered from an injury and continue to be athletes. That bump in the road can heavily impact an athlete’s mental state and the physical …
