Advance Morning News
It's Tuesday, December 17, 2024, and this morning's edition features a preview of tonight's Stafford Board of Supervisor's meeting, and a special podcast episode and discussing the hard things.
Stafford Board of Supervisors Meeting Preview
By Martin Davis
Tuesday evening’s Board of Supervisors meeting includes 23 Consent Agenda items, one Presentation, five Agency Presentations and Reports, and three Action Items. Notable items include the presentation of PB Mares’ audit, the capital improvement plan for Stafford County Public Schools, and the Board’s addressing the situation with Mary Becelia.
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Shining Brightly and the Hard Conversations - Climbing the Mountain
By Martin Davis
How does one face the really challenging conversations in their lives? In this special podcast, Howard Brown and his daughter Emily share their journey as he stares down cancer for the third time.
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