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By Katee Underwood, Staff Writer Tyler Bates is stepping into a new role at USD 300 this school year, taking the helm as the district’s high school principal. For Bates, however, the school district isn’t an...

By Susan Edmonston, Editor Emeritus Funfest is making its way back to Protection this year.  After several misses for several years, a committee has planned a full slate of activities for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug....