August 2024 – Page 7

Students, staff, athletes honor late Viking softball coach, teacher

Students, players, staff and community members turned out in droves Tuesday for a special dedication of a plaque honoring the late Mick Francis, coach, teacher and mentor to many. Current…

Editor August 8, 2024

Columns

Guest column: I really do miss real news in newspapers

by David Britten Sometimes I’ll buy a newspaper at the store, but I don’t spend much time reading it since it’s “old news.” I just like to relive the days…

Editor August 7, 2024

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for Tribe friend Monte Ray-Ross Davis

Monte Ray-Ross Davis Sr. died Monday, Aug. 5. He was just shy of his 67th birthday. Born Aug 27, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Thomas and June Davis, he grew…

Editor August 7, 2024

Features

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

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 9, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of Tracy…

Editor August 7, 2024

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Two GOP incumbents defeated in primary election

Mike Villar Cade Bolser Two incumbent Republicans in Allegan County were upset victims in Tuesday’s primary election. Myrene Koch was foiled in her bid for a third four-year term as…

Editor August 7, 2024

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Services will be in Otsego Friday for Nicholas Mena

Nicholas Mena died Monday, Aug. 5. He was 43. Nicholas was a truly blessed man, but those who had the privilege of knowing him were even more blessed. His infectious…

Editor August 6, 2024

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You’re free to speak your mind, my friend — not

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Writing editorials has been a fundamental process for me in my many years as…

Editor August 6, 2024

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Memorial service Aug. 22 for Larry Bixler of Shelbyviile

Larry G. Bixler, age 79, of Shelbyville, died Monday, July 29. He was born on Dec. 4, 1944, in Spencer, Ind., to Allen an d Ruby Bixler. Larry married Linda…

Editor August 6, 2024

Obituaries

Services for Victor Smith will be held Friday in Wayland

Victor Smith, age 85, died Thursday, Aug. 1. He was preceded in death by his wife, MaryAnn Smith. He is survived by his children Michael Smith, Larry (Jennifer) Smith, and…

Editor August 5, 2024

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Funeral will be Thursday for Betty Chapin of Dorr

Betty Sue Chapin, age 73 of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 3, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky; grandchildren Stacey (Steve), Joshua (Sarah), Trenton,…

Editor August 5, 2024