Bonus episode: Chief concerns

The Tribe

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

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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. 

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