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Dorr Twp. has surprising debate about Facebook page

The Dorr Township Board had a lengthy debate Thursday night over a seemingly routine issue about who will administer the township’s Facebook page on the Internet. The board eventually voted…

Editor April 27, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Marketing and advertising are evil

“He’s here, he’s there, he’s everywhere! So beware.” — Unknown Hanna-Barbera cartoon You cannot escape death, taxes… and marketing and advertising, which is ubiquitous, meaning it’s everywhere. If I take…

Editor April 27, 2017

Obituaries

Former Shelbyville man ‘OJ’ Johnson dies at age 85

Charles Otmar "OJ" Johnson, 85, formerly of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 25, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. OJ had lived in Lupton since 2008. He was born to Paul…

Editor April 27, 2017

Sports

Vikings score early and often in 11-2 win over Lee

The Hopkins varsity baseball team scored five runs in the first three innings Wednesday and coasted to an 11-2 victory over Wyoming Lee. The Vikings’ season record was improved to…

Editor April 27, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats win 3-2 thriller in OT, lift record to 4-3

MacKenna Bruin beat Forest Hills Eastern's keeper in overtime to take the lead and give Wayland its third straight girls' soccer victory, bringing its oversall season record to 4-3 (3-2…

Editor April 26, 2017

Sports

Wildcat boys top Forest Hills Eastern, but girls lose

The Wayland boys’ varsity track team defeated Forest Hills Eastern 84–49 Wednesday in an O-K Gold Conference dual meet The girls, however, suffered a 103-25 setback at the hands of…

Editor April 26, 2017

Obituaries

Former Moline man Bill Miller passes at age 85

Lester "Bill" Miller, age 85, formerly of Moline, died Tuesday, April 25. He was the older brother of Tom Miller of Moline. Bill attended Baptist Bible College, and served at…

Editor April 26, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings score 2 more victories, lift record to 9-2

The Hopkins varsity softball team improved its overall season record to 9-2 Wednesday with a doubleheader sweep of O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Lee, The Lady Vikings won the first…

Editor April 26, 2017

Sports

Lady Wildcats win 2nd straight 7-1 dual match verdict

The Wayland girls' varsity tennis team lifted its overall season record to 4-2 Wednesday with a 7-1 triumph over Wyoming. It was the Lady Wildcats' second straight victory by that…

Editor April 26, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 29, 1992 Globe staff writer Linda Hutchings did an enterprise piece about…

Editor April 26, 2017