Advance Sunday News
It's Sunday, January 5, 2025. Today's stories include a new roundabout in Spotsylvania, a Letter to the Editor, Drew Gallagher's column, a Clay Jones cartoon, book reviews, and weekly obituaries.
Construction to Begin on New Roundabout in Spotsylvania
By Hank Silverberg
Weather permitting, construction will begin Monday, January 6, on a new roundabout at the intersections of Old Plank Road (Route 610) and Chancellor Road (Route 674) in Spotsylvania County.
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Sunday Books and Culture
This week’s favorites include Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinken’s young adult WWII tale “The Bletchley Riddle” and Keith O Brien’s Pete Rose biography “Charlie Hustle.”
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Letters to the Editor
Readers react to the latest NDP podcast, and Jay Brock.
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Drew Gallagher: A “Rocky” Start to the New Year
This holiday season I was touched when Academy Award-nominated actor Sylvester Stallone reached out to me to make certain that me and my little buddy were doing okay.
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Clay Jones: Bridge Crossing
Clay’s thoughts on the new bridge crossing the Rappahannock River.
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Local Obituaries
To view local obituaries or to send a note to family and loved ones, please visit the link that follows.
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