Episode Player

Bonus episode: Chief concerns

The Tribe

The Tribe
Bonus episode: Chief concerns
Nov 10, 2025 Season 1 Episode 6
Fredericksburg Free Press

Send us Fan Mail

After hearing about the re-formed Patawomeck Tribe while volunteering at the library, ex-cop John Lightner applied, enrolled and ultimately rose through the ranks to become tribal chief. 

To see extras from our reporting, including original documents and additional reading, click here.