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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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VFW to salute the late Joe Skultety, 92
Joe John Skultety, Gun Lake, died Friday, Aug. 2. He was born June 14, 1932, at his home near Gun Lake. He joined the Navy at 17 years old and…