PN Newsletter Volume 3, Edition 51, June 9, 2022

Volume 3, Number 51

Good Morning. It’s Thursday, June 9, 2022

For those who may not even be interested in the high school graduation content, please read the story about Kyron Amerling. It was a pleasure to interview this young man and his mother to learn about what he’s gone through from a summer day in 2016 until now. He’ll be among 77 seniors receiving diplomas on Saturday. Kyron’s story is an inspiration.

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor

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