In a series of samples taken by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), John Odenkirk is in awe of the “best bass sample I’ve ever seen”, marking what he calls the “Golden Age” of Lake Anna fisheries. “It can’t get any better,” Odenkirk says right before he notes, “but then it gets better.” Odenkirk has taken samples from Lake …
A Disc Jockey, a Reverend, and Santa Clause walk into a bar… Sounds like a joke, right? It’s not, but the content of the Men of Lake Anna Calendar 2025 promises to be equally as entertaining! 2025 marks the third official year of the calendar where we have featured “Local Men Doing Real Things…For Charity”. So who are they this …
Lake Anna is about to crown its very first Miss Lake Anna, and for a good cause. The Miss Lake Anna pageant is scheduled for September 8, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Lake Anna Rescue, Inc (LARI). The event will feature contestants of all ages competing for titles with proceeds going towards critical services provided by LARI, including emergency response …
The Lake Anna Business Partnership (LABP) is introducing a new way for locals to save on their local purchases: the Lake Anna Card. Designed like a credit card to fit in anyone’s wallet, the card offers year-round discounts at participating food and beverage establishments while contributing to a vital scholarship fund. “For just $20, the Lake Anna Card provides an …
Introducing our latest Q&A feature, we are proud to spotlight Laura Austin, who has recently been named 2023-2024’s Teacher of the Year for Livingston Elementary, a Spotsylvania County School. Laura has been an inspiring force in education for six years, with experience across multiple grade levels. She began her teaching journey as a para educator in Louisa County in 2018 …
Jennifer ChristianJennifer Christian is a Lake Anna watercolor artist and designer. Coming from the Detroit area in early 2019, she fell in love with the natural beauty of the lake and surrounding fields and forests. Much of her artwork looks to capture the essence of the lake and its surroundings. Known for her community-minded entrepreneurial spirit, she is the creative …
Woof! I love balls! Any ball! Big ball? A little ball? It doesn’t matter! I love balls. I go outside every day and fetch balls in the lake. It’s my favorite thing to do! As a matter of fact, I start following my two-legged pack-dad around in the middle of the afternoon knowing that my time will soon come. Then …
The Cutalong Golf Clubhouse’s groundbreaking ceremony in July marked the beginning of a new chapter for a meticulously planned resort-style residential community at Lake Anna in Louisa County, Virginia. The event, attended by local officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders, featured a keynote address by Virginia’s First Lady, Suzanne Youngkin, who highlighted the project’s significance and its potential to positively …
The NFL and NCAA Football seasons have finally begun. It seems like an eternity waiting to watch your favorite team hit the field for another year of excitement or the agony of defeat. Although many teams have covered stadiums, there are several that still play in the elements. Weather can play a huge role in the outcome of games. Snow, …
Most people got their first insights into wave power when they had the childhood joy of stomping in a puddle or watching ever-expanding circles after dropping a rock or a fishing line into a pond. Something is inspiring about watching the power of a heavy surf from the safety of a beach chair. Some of us are adventurers who intentionally …
