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Watson Twp. ordinance tweaks crafted to cope with development

The Watson Township Board Thursday night voted 5-0 to accept amendments to the local zoning ordinance to better handle private drives in rural agricultural areas. Trustee John Caras said the…

Editor November 7, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: For some, it’s the post-election blues

by Robert M. Traxler The election is over, so perhaps we can get back to some sense of normalcy -- fat chance! Now the media will lose their minds and…

Editor November 7, 2024

Sports

Clippers to meet Mendon in grid playoffs Saturday

The Martin varsity eight-man football team will take on Mendon at 1 p.m. Saturday on the Hornets' field in the second round of the MHSAA post-season playoffs. Both teams enter…

Editor November 7, 2024

Features

Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County history

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 8, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of three…

Editor November 6, 2024

Editorial

So the U.S. created a republic, but could we keep it?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael Johnston is a 1972 graduate of Wayland High School. He is a retired history teacher from Kenowa Hill High School. He also is a Ben Franklin re-enactor.…

Editor November 6, 2024

Articles

GOP stampede features comeback by Donald Trump

To say that the Republican Party regained its chops Tuesday in the general election would be an understatement. Not only did standard bearer Donald Trump win a second term as…

Editor November 6, 2024

Obituaries

Mass of Christian burial is Friday for Sharon Fifelski

Sharon Fifelski, aged 86 of Dorr Township, died at home Sunday, Nov. 3. She is survived by her children, Sherele Fifelski, Randy (Kim) Fifelski, Jeff (Laurie) Fifelski, William Jr. (Dianne)…

Editor November 6, 2024

Columns

King & I: A weary trek west finally comes to an end

by Phyllis McCrossin Today marks day six of being on the road. We left Monday. Tonight we are staying at a campground in Quartzite, Ariz. Not the free Bureau of…

Editor November 5, 2024

Articles

City wins $450,000 MDOT grant for W. Superior, Reno

The Wayland City Council Monday night learned that the city will receive a $450,000 Michigan Department of Transportation Grant to resurface West Superior Street to Reno Drive. New City Manager…

Editor November 4, 2024

Columns

Serve crock pot sausage Parmesan sauce over pasta

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 to 2 pounds of sausage 1 - 45 ounce tomato pasta sauce of choice 1/4 cup warm water with 1 cube chicken bouillon 1/2…

Editor November 4, 2024