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Elizabeth Stein named communications director

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Elizabeth Stein Laurie Zywiczynski Elizabeth Stein is the new part-time communications specialist for Wayland Union Schools. A 2019 graduate of Wayland High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Wayne State University with a major in psychology and a minor in gender and women's studies. She also is the assistant...
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Identity of local motorist mailbox molester sought

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A woman who posted on the Dorr-Moline-Burnips community page on Facebook this morning reported on a car taking out six mailboxes Friday night on 36th Street between 144th and 146th Avenues. She asked anyone who might know something to contact the Allegan County Sheriff’s office. She added, "There may be...
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Martin, Wayland men facing child sex charges

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Alexander Bogdan Joshua Knapp A postal worker from Martin and a Wayland man are among six people who were arrested in connection with child sex misconduct charges. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s office announced the charges Friday. United States Postal worker Alexander Bogdan, 33, of Martin, will face three charges, including...
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Allegan Area ESA plans to launch a rebranding project

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As an outgrowth of the strategic planning that Allegan Area ESA completed in 2021, the organization embarked on a brand refresh project. The concept was to better align the district’s services and offerings and to communicate those to the public. The story of Allegan Area ESA is about how the broader...
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‘Roundup collects nearly $4,000 for local fire dept.

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The "roundup" for the Wayland Fire Department last month at the Wayland Hardings' Market was a huge success and the department was handed a check for $3,849. Pictured are Roger
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Martin, Hopkins, Wayland back to school next week

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The Hopkins, Martin and Wayland school districts will open for the 2022-23 academic year next week. Wayland Union will go first with opening day on Monday, Aug. 22, for a half day. Martin will open its doors for a half day on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Hopkins Public Schools will start...
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County prosecutor now reviewing fatal shooting

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Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch will review a report from the Michigan State Police  about the fatal shooting of Joseph Nagle June 16 in Monterey Township by an Allegan  County Sheriff’s deputy. State Police submitted a report to prosecutors, with their findings in the police shooting death of Nagle, 22,...
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Program for wild food foraging set for Wednesday

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A special free program, "Foraging: the ultimate guide to wild food," will be presented at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. Participants can learn how to find, identify and work with wild edibles and medicinal plants found right here in West...
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Record rainfall? So just how much did this area get?

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Northeast Allegan County reported varying amounts of precipitation in an all-day rain Saturday. Some, like Joan Miller, wife of the retired Wayland Fire Chief, said her gauge showed 2.5 inches of the wet stuff while others, such as this more rural device, indicated almost three inches. Broadcast and print media...
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Health Dept. urges updates for Covid BA.5 vaccinations

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Covid-19 Omicron BA.5 cases have been rising across the country and throughout Michigan. As the Omicron BA.5 variant seems to infect vaccinated individuals more than previous strains, it is important to make sure individuals stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations so that if you do get infected, you...
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