Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, March 30, 2025. The Editor-in-Chief explores civil society, Drew begs for the Hall of Fame; Clay finds a goose; a Letter to the Editor; and this past week's obituaries.
Sunday Books & Culture - The Big Idea
By Martin Davis
At a time public discourse is at an all-time low, a classic look at how one writer struggled to connect with Indians can lead us to better understand one another.
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Keeping up the Tyroneses: The One about Tennis
By Drew Gallagher
This week, Drew continues to chase his dream of entering his high school's Hall of Fame. Seriously ...
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POLITICAL CARTOON: Thanks to DOGE, Friends of the Rappahannock Craps Out
It’s been a tough week in Fredericksburg, as government cuts affected some of our area’s most important organizations. Both the food bank and two local school districts may face devastating cuts this year. Another group being affected, the Friends of the Rappahannock took a direct hit. Clay brings his distinctive eye to this event.
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Letter to the Editor
A writer challenges Stafford's Board of Supervisors to "choose your hard."
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Obituaries
Obituaries for the week of March 22 - 28, 2025.
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Local Obituaries
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