Editor

GVL Excavating’s sand mining proposal approved

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening agreed to let GVL Excavating move ahead with plans to remove sand at 329 144th Ave. to prepare a site for residential development. The…

Editor October 14, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Marine Lt. Col. Schuller must be punished

by Robert M. Traxler Love of country, patriotism, duty, honor, fidelity to the flag are neither cuss words nor evil concepts. Let’s talk about Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, a…

Editor October 14, 2021

Articles

Martin Township will lose Rick Cain as commissioner

Allegan County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday he’s not particularly pleased with the proposed redistricting for county commissioners’ seats. The County Redistricting Commission has announced its…

Editor October 13, 2021

Features

Beekeeping program slated for Wayland Middle School

Wayland Union Schools teacher Lori Howell and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Pat Velie, applied for and received grants from the Greater Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) - Gun…

Editor October 13, 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 — Oct. 14, 1996 The Penasee Globe honored two Dorr Township firefighters, Bernard…

Editor October 13, 2021

Sports

Lady ‘Cats defeat Cedar Springs in Gold tourney

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team Tuesday evening defeated Cedar Spring in three straight sets in the first round of the O-K Gold Conference tournament. The Lady Wildcats took…

Editor October 13, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland woman is Mich. School Bus Driver of Year

Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) driver Diane Miklusicak of Wayland has been named the 2021 School Bus Driver of the Year by the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. This…

Editor October 13, 2021

Editorial

Addresses, landmarks on Reno Drive are confusing

To the editor: For several years I have been frustrated with your articles about city land and business purchases along Reno and 133rd Avenue. My frustration? The street addresses do…

Editor October 13, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral today for Vietnam vet David Prins, 76, of Dorr

David Prins, age 76, of Dorr, died Sunday, Oct. 10. David was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School in 1962. He served his country in the United States Navy…

Editor October 13, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland, Hopkins bands both earn Division 1 ratings

Both the Hopkins and Wayland High School marching bands earned Division I ratings Tuesday from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra district festival at East Kentwood High…

Editor October 12, 2021