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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr): 25 Years Ago — Sept. 4, 2000 The Globe published a feature story and pictures of…

James “Jumbo” Herbert Stoken, Jr., husband of Martin United Methodist Church pastor Maggie Stoken, died Aug. 31 after a long battle with cancer. Born Nov. 11, 1961, in Grand Rapids,…

(From left) Gordon Thompson, Elizabeth Stein and Aaron Lewis. by Joe Schultz The Wayland City council Tuesday night approved three new members on the Downtown Development Authority — Gordon Thompson,…

Treasurer Susan Kamyszek administers the oath of office to new temporary clerk Bob Fryling. Lillian DeKoning Tuesday night became the ninth township clerk in Allegan County to resign since being…

The Martin High School volleyball team is off to a decent start this year with dual match victory and a fourth-place finish in a tournament. The Clippers started their campaign…

Kenneth Dale Pasma, age 79,died Wednesday, Aug. 27. Ken was a lover of the outdoors, enjoying motorcycle riding, but camping and fishing especially. He was always available to family and…

Neil Geoffrey Pendry, age 76, died Friday, Aug. 28. Born on July 30, 1949, Neil lived a life filled with love and dedication to his family. Neil is survived by…

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Gun Lake Area, Inc. held a successful golf outing Aug. 9 at Orchard Hills Golf Course, Shelbyville. This annual outing and silent auction raises…

The Wayland and Hopkins cross-country teams participated Friday morning in the first-ever Hokum Karem at the Jijak camp in Hopkins Township owned by the Gun Lake Tribe. The Lady Wildcats…

Late night break-ins and larcenies continue to plague the Dorr area this summer. One of the most recent incidents was at the Smoke Shop on 142nd Avenue. The vandals reportedly…