LAKE ANNA, VA — Winter Storm Fern has moved through the area with limited impacts, though utility officials from Rappahannock Electric caution that prolonged, extreme cold in the days ahead could still lead to outages and other disruptions. “We were very fortunate that conditions were not nearly as bad as we had prepared for, and we appreciate that our member-owners …
36 New Classrooms Added to Louisa Middle
Students returned from winter break to brand-new classrooms on January 7th, marking the opening of a new learning facility for Louisa County Middle School and the county’s alternative education program. Photos by David Bailey Louisa County Public Schools celebrated this milestone Tuesday, January 5th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 62,500-square-foot building, which expands instructional space and modernizes learning environments …
PUBLIC HYDRILLA REVIEW OPEN THROUGH JAN. 21
The Lake Anna Advisory Committee (LAAC) released two documents earlier today related to hydrilla management at Lake Anna. Public Comment Period Open: Hydrilla Protocol Update & 2026 Treatment Plan The documents are now open for public review and comment through Jan. 21 and are available on the Louisa County website. Community members, lake users, and stakeholders are encouraged to review …
Lake Anna Year in Review: Top 11 Most-Read Stories of 2025
Every year tells its own story — not just through headlines, but through what people choose to read, share, and come back to. At Lake Anna, those choices reveal a community that cares deeply about safety, growth, tradition, and what the future might hold. As the year comes to a close, this countdown highlights the most-read stories on LakeAnna.online, offering …
Amazon Brings Holiday Magic to Families on the Santa Express
Photo by Carol Barker Wyatt For 33 Louisa County children and their families, the holiday season arrived by rail this week.On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Amazon chartered a private Santa Express train experience for families facing financial hardship in Louisa County, creating an evening filled with music, meals, and moments many will remember long after the holidays have passed. The Santa …
Letter from the Editor: My Christmas Story
It was Christmas morning. All of the presents had been ever so carefully torn open by me and my three siblings. The adults had drifted into the kitchen for more coffee and Grandma’s famous breakfast. And I was the last one left in the parlor room—you know, the one that wasn’t the TV room but had couches, too. I must …
Student Artists Take Center Stage at Louisa Arts Center
With snow still on the ground and s’mores roasting at the campfire outside, something else was glowing inside the Louisa Arts Center on Friday, December 12. The Louisa Arts Center welcomed families from across the community for its fourth annual Classic Christmas celebration, a free holiday event highlighting student art and seasonal activities. Students selected from Louisa County Public Schools, …
Karaoke Contest Attracts Talent from Richmond, Alexandria
The 1st Annual Karaoke Contest at The Lounge on Lake Anna, hosted by DJ Austin Nester of Raise the Roof Entertainment, is quickly gaining momentum and drawing singers from beyond the Lake Anna area.Now half way into the competition, the event has already welcomed winners from Richmond and the Washington, D.C., metro region, highlighting the growing reach and popularity of …
New Years’ Financial Resolutions: Making them Stick [Sponsored]
Written by Edward Jones, Sponsored by Scott Jordan As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of Americans pledge to improve their financial lives. But without a concrete plan, those well-intentioned resolutions often fade quickly. Financial goals consistently top the list of New Year’s resolutions. A 2025 CFP Board study shows that financial resolutions are prominent, with saving more …
[Photos] 2026 Lighted Boat Parade
Even with the water level at one of the lowest points we’ve seen, Lake Anna’s boat captains still showed up with creativity, Christmas spirit, and a whole lot of lights. Congratulations to this year’s winners: 🚤 Best Steamboat: Steve Purks🎅 Tacky Christmas Boat: Tocky Lawrence🚌 Minibus Boat: Todd Fowler🌟 Lighted Boat: Lindsey McClellan Jen BaileyHi! I’m Jennifer Bailey and I …