Editor

Memorial service is Jan. 10 for Patricia Ann Genther

Patricia Ann Genther, age 74, died Sunday, Dec. 26. Patricia enjoyed gardening, baking, socializing and dancing, but she especially enjoyed her family She is survived by her children Mike (Tina)…

Editor December 29, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral plans announced for Iraq wounded warrior

Information about services for ex-Marine Joshua Hoffman, a 2001 Wayland High School graduate seriously wounded in Iraq 15 years ago, has been announced. First visitation will be from 6 to…

Editor December 29, 2021

Obituaries

LaValley family matriarch Irene Petelle dies at age 96

Irene Linck LaValley-Petelle, age 96 died Dec. 2. She was the matriarch of the longtime and influential family in Wayland, the LaValleys. Irene, a woman ahead of her time, graduated…

Editor December 29, 2021

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 — Dec. 30, 1996 The Globe published a special holiday edition between Christmas…

Editor December 29, 2021

Obituaries

Service is Thursday in Watson for Irene Ziegler

Irene Ziegler died Sunday, Dec. 26, at Plainwell Pines. She was 78. She was born March 19, 1943, in Hastings, the daughter of Carl and Doris (Boyer) Willcutt. Irene worked…

Editor December 29, 2021

Editorial

Redistricting this time at least looks like it’s fair

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Michigan Redistricting Commission, created by an overwhelming vote of the people in a…

Editor December 28, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats win Baker tourney with only 4 rollers

The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team pulled off an unusual feat Tuesday afternoon at the Grand Rapids Catholic Central Baker Games Tournament at Park Center Lanes. The Lady Wildcats won…

Editor December 28, 2021

Community Notices

First official Omicron variant identified in county

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has notified the Allegan County Health Department (ACHD) that the Omicron variant has been identified in an Allegan County resident. Angelique…

Editor December 28, 2021

Columns

This is my end of the year ‘Card of Thanks’ column

by Denise Dykstra The End of the Year It’s here, the last week of 2021. I am a sucker for “Best Of” lists and end of the year rememberings. When…

Editor December 28, 2021

Obituaries

Injured Iraq War Marine Josh Hoffman dies at 39

Marine Cpl. Joshua Hoffman, 39, a 2001 Wayland High School graduate, died Monday, Dec. 27. Hoffman was paralyzed from the chest down when he was hit by a sniper's bullet…

Editor December 28, 2021