Plan Ahead for a Safe and Sober Holiday Weekend on the Water [Photo Gallery]

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Featured, Watersports and Boating

Photo by Lake Anna Photography Lake Media Group’s Carol Barker Wyatt, John Heishman and David Bailey had the privilege of doing a media ride-along with the Department of Wildlife Resources on Thursday, June 26th, as a safety effort for the upcoming holiday week and weekend – starting with two key actions: wear a life jacket and designate a sober operator. …

Jet Boat Community Celebrates Service and Safety at 2025 Lake Anna Invasion

Jen BaileyFeatured, The Breeze 122, Watersports and Boating

The 2025 Lake Anna Jet Boat Invasion kicked off with energy, excitement, and heartfelt appreciation for community service at its Friday night launch party held at Lake Anna Taphouse. This year’s Jet Boat Community Service Award was presented to Kelly and Joe Bladen, honoring their generous support and long-standing involvement in the event. Past recipients include Lake Anna legends Jack …

Lake Anna Welcomes Its First Rotary Club

Barry SchaefferFeatured, The Breeze 122, Wave Worthy

If you’re looking for a worldwide volunteer service organization, Rotary International—founded in 1905 and currently with more than 1.2 million members—would be at or near the front of the line. The Rotary name was chosen by its two initial members based on the rotation of local meetings between their offices. If, however, your search is for a local volunteer organization, …

Chick’s Diner Delights! A Homegrown Musical Review

Tiffany HazelwoodFeatured, The Breeze 122

Lately, Louisa has had no lack of local talent emerging, and this time, the spotlight is on Kenna Ashley and her original musical, Chick’s Diner, which made its worldwide debut on the Louisa Arts Center (LAC) Stage on June 6th! The musical is a menagerie of mostly blues songs that Ashley has written throughout her lifetime, inspired by real-life events …

Fuel, Fried Chicken, and Friends: Inside Elk Creek Store

Jen BaileyFeatured, The Breeze 122

Recently voted #1 Best Convenience Store Food, Best Fried Chicken, and Best Gas Station by the Lake Anna community in Best of Lake Anna 2025, Elk Creek Country Store has a historic heartbeat with a modern soul. “When I first came to the lake in 2013, I fell in love with it immediately,” says Mike Rassiwalla.That first impression was all …

Tallys Original Fireworks Stand

70 Years of Sparks and Spirit: A Family Tradition Lights Up Bumpass

Jen BaileyAll Articles, Featured

By Judi Cooper with Jennifer Bailey On the side of Jefferson Highway close to Buckner Road in Bumpass, a modest fireworks stand holds more than sparklers and bottle rockets—it holds the legacy of a family and a community landmark seven decades strong. Photos by Kristin Flint The Talley siblings at the stand, Chris with the roofing truck his father once …

Belmont Ruritan Clubs Award $26,000 in Scholarships to Local Seniors

Jen BaileyCommunity, Featured

Thirteen outstanding seniors from Louisa, Orange, and Spotsylvania counties were recognized Tuesday evening, June 3, as the Belmont Ruritan Club and the Belmont Club of Women hosted their annual awards dinner and scholarship ceremony. Held at the Belmont Ruritan Center, the event brought together students, community leaders, and local supporters to celebrate the 2025 recipients of the clubs’ combined scholarship …

Orange Uncorked Wine Festival Returns to Historic Grounds of Montpelier for 34th Year

Jen BaileyFeatured

June 7–8, 2025 | Montpelier Station, VA The 34th Annual Orange Uncorked Wine Festival will return to its historic roots on June 7 and 8, 2025, as it sets up once again on the picturesque grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier in Montpelier Station, Virginia. See the full event details here: https://lakeanna.online/lake-anna-events-calendar-2/#/details/34th-annual-orange-uncorked-wine-festival/15443415/2025-06-07T11 This year’s festival coincides with the launch of Virginia’s …

Local Songwriting Duo Premieres Original “Chick’s Diner” Musical at Louisa Arts Center

Jen BaileyFeatured

Photos: Kenna Ashley and Fred Koll perform at Obrigados to raise money for the Musical The Louisa Arts Center will debut the original musical Chick’s Diner this June, written by longtime collaborators Kenna Ashley and Fred “Freddy Fingers” Koll. The production marks a significant milestone for the songwriting duo, whose partnership spans multiple projects across stage and online platforms. Scheduled …