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Area Memorial Day events set for May 26

The communities of Dorr Township, Hopkins Township, Martin Township and theCity of Wayland will have Memorial Day observances Monday, May 26. The following is a brief rundown of the ceremonies:…

Editor May 23, 2025

Sports

Vikings settle for 2nd in O-K Silver softball

Lyla Reynolds: two HRs COVER PHOTO: Cami Hibma: Solo HR A doubleheader split with Fruitport Thursday meant the Hopkins softball team finished second in the final O-K Silver Conference standings.…

Editor May 22, 2025

Features

Cross Church to rent church it sold to Twp.

The congregation of the Cross Fellowship Church soon will come back to rent its old site from Dorr Township Sundays and Wednesdays. Formerly known as the Crosswinds Church, it was…

Editor May 22, 2025

Columns

Army Bob: Iron Dome is quality defense tool

by Robert M. Traxler The anti-aircraft/missile system referred to as The Iron Dome, what I call Star Wars II, is a revolutionary missile defense system. It is a marvel of…

Editor May 22, 2025

Community Notices

Martin man charged in death of 8-month-old

Terry Lee Boss, 56, of Martin, has been arraigned on charges of second-degree murder, operating while intoxicated causing death, and reckless driving causing death in a crash April 26 on…

Editor May 22, 2025

Community Notices

Windsor Woods under boil water advisory

Windsor Woods Village has announced that its water system was shut down Monday, May 19, and a Boil Water Advisory has been in effect since. A spokesperson said, "As a…

Editor May 21, 2025

Sports

Athletic honors given to 4 senior students

Harmony Laker (cover photo) and Trent Sikkema (right, above photo) were named the winners of the Harry Multer and Louis Japinga awards for athletic and acdemic excellence Tuesday night at…

Editor May 21, 2025

Columns

Yes It’s True: Jean Gallup shamed Sun & News coverage

It isn’t easy to admit that a competitor did a better job than you did and didn’t deserve the ultimate results. But here I am. Prompted by the recent death…

Editor May 21, 2025

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 — May 22, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of Garry…

Editor May 21, 2025

Features

Three veteran Hopkins school staffers retire

Hopkins Public Schools is bidding farewell to three staff members who have dedicated almost three decades of service to the school system. The three who are beginning a well-earned retirement…

Editor May 21, 2025