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Roper Romp to raise money for William S. Davies Homeless Shelter

David Thompson
Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM · 3 min read
Roper Romp to raise money for William S. Davies Homeless Shelter — Rome Business news
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Friday, November 13, 2026

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