Also, FWIW, while this isn't a small area, it's the kind of area where people stick around. I went to high school in the 80s and easily 75% of my classmates are still in this general area. I haven't met anyone yet who is more than 2-3 degrees of separation from the families involved. My entire family knows one of the mothers. My friend dated the DA. I went to school with and still chat with his wife. Most people know each other pretty well.
NOT saying there isn't a ton of gossip and speculation. Just saying that when pretty much an entire high school names names, we believe them.
NOT saying there isn't a ton of gossip and speculation. Just saying that when pretty much an entire high school names names, we believe them.