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Reward offered in 2 Martin Twp. suspected arson fires

The Michigan State Police Fire Investigation unit is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible party in connection with two fires near 120th…

Editor October 12, 2023

Obituaries

WHS graduate Merle Stone dies at home in Hopkins

Merle Russell Stone of Hopkins died Saturday, Oct. 7, at his home. Merle was born July 7, 1948, in Allegan. He spent his formative years in the Wayland area and…

Editor October 12, 2023

Obituaries

Visitation Nov. 4 for Martin graduate Mary Alice Quick

Martin High School graduate Mary Alice Quick died Sunday, Oct. 8, at Kauhale in Otsego. She was 78. She was born on Feb. 16, 1945 to Robert and Alice “Lucille”…

Editor October 12, 2023

Obituaries

Celebration of life delayed for Darcy Nicholas, 60

Darcy Gene Nicholas, age 60, died at home Monday, Oct. 9. Darcy enjoyed anything outdoors, including hunting, snowmobiling, gardening and fishing. He especially enjoyed deer hunting and got an eight-point…

Editor October 12, 2023

Articles

Martin Supt. explains Nov. 7 school bond proposal

Supt. Samantha Ball Martin School District voters will be asked by Tuesday, Nov. 7, to approve an extension of the current bond rate for seven more years to fund infrastructure…

Editor October 11, 2023

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 12, 1998 The Globe front page feature picture was of Assistant…

Editor October 11, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland, Martin both earn Division I ratings in festival

It was a historic evening at the Ron Stehouwer football stadium Tuesday, as both the Wayland (cover photo) and Martin High School marching bands earned Division I (excellent) ratings. The…

Editor October 11, 2023

Community Notices

Two fires occur 2 months apart same area in Martin

Martin Fire & Rescue is investigating a second fire in two months near the intersection of 120th Avenue and 10th Street. Firefighters were summoned overnight Wednesday to the northeast corner…

Editor October 11, 2023

Sports

Viking girls finish 8th in regional golf tournament

The Hopkins girls' varsity golf team finished in eighth place Tuesday at the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) regionals at Hastings, bringing the season to an end. Individual scores…

Editor October 10, 2023

Sports

Martin frosh girl places 2nd in Wayland Invitational

Martin freshman cross country sensation Veyda Conley didn’t break 20 minutes again, but she did capture the runner-up slot in the Wayland Invitational Tuesday afternoon, Conley, who has run the…

Editor October 10, 2023