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AAESA fighting lawsuit stemming from principal’s arrest

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Jonathan Garcia, former principal at the Hillside Learning and Behavioral Center in Allegan, is now serving a maximum sentence of 10 years in the Newberry Correctional Facility, but the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency is fighting a lawsuit in connection with his case involving sexual misconduct. Allegations of criminal sexual...
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Wayland sports seasons to be kicked off in next 3 days

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The fall 2018 sports season will get under way for Wayland Thursday, Aug. 16, at 9 a.m. when the Wildcats' varsity girls' golf team competes in the Zeeland Invitational. Wayland's volleyball team will open its season Friday under new coach Krissy Dill, a WHS graduate, all-state player and record-setting hitter...
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Basura: Creature watching a huge benefit of snorkeling

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“People come to me and say, 'What'll I do if I go in the water and see a shark?' You don't have to do anything. The chances of that shark attacking you in any way is so remote. The sea should be enjoyed, the animals in it. When you see...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 18, 1993 U.S. Senator Carl Levin was in town to talk about a three-mile strip of the Hall Lake Nature Trail that may become part of the North Country Natural Scenic...
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Celebration of Life for Rick Jager will be Sunday in Dorr

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Richard Douglas Jager died at 48 years of age, on July 20 after his year long battle with cancer. Rick took great pride not only in his family, but in his love of cars, friends, and his work at Freightliner of Grand Rapids. His memory will be carried on  every...
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Memorial service Thursday in Dorr for ‘Big John’ Van Dyk

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John Van Dyk (Big John), age 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 14. “Big” John enjoyed several activities such as cards, hunting, fishing, golfing, and going to the Moose Lodge in Dorr. To him, what made those activities the most enjoyable were the people he spent that time with. He is survived...
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Wayland Plan Commission helps 3 proposals go 3-for-3

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Kari and Tim Kennedy Three proposals that came before the City of Wayland Planning Commission went 3-for-3 Tuesday night, two of them involving businesses on Reno Drive. The winning proposals were a rezoning from Planned Enterprise and Culster Development (PECD) to light industrial for a parcel between Logistics and the...
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Ranger Rick: Antifa a good example of leftists’ hatred

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One of my favorite political pundits and moderator of "Meet the Press" on Sunday mornings was liberal Tim Russert. Hard hitting (on both sides), fair, probing, presenting great questions and insights, he was a wonder to behold and nobody since has come close to his fairness and even-handed treatment of...
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Student-run spirit store to open at old WHS cafeteria

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Wayland High School students will operate a new spirit store, with a grand opening scheduled during the high school’s open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. The store is located in the common space that previously was the cafeteria near the main gym. Kim Moore, business teacher,...
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Longtime Ryno’s proprietor Mike Hanacek dies at 90

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Michael “Mike” Hanacek, perhaps best known in the area as longtime proprietor of Ryno's Market convenience store south of Wayland, died Saturday, Aug. 11. He was 90. Born Sept. 11, 1927, Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Surviving him is one sister,...
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