Editor

Hopkins Twp. supervisor messed with the tribe and lost his job

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I admit to being astonished by one election result from Tuesday’s primary. I…

Editor August 8, 2024

Columns

Army Bob: Media liars figure in support of VP Kamala Harris

by Robert M. Traxler So, what does “Reimagine Law Enforcement” even mean? Vice President Kamala Harris has called for it a number of times over the years, one of the…

Editor August 8, 2024

Sports

Students, staff, athletes honor late Viking softball coach, teacher

Students, players, staff and community members turned out in droves Tuesday for a special dedication of a plaque honoring the late Mick Francis, coach, teacher and mentor to many. Current…

Editor August 8, 2024

Columns

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…

Editor August 7, 2024

Obituaries

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…

Editor August 7, 2024

Features

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…

Editor August 7, 2024

Features

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…

Editor August 7, 2024

Features

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…

Editor August 6, 2024

Features

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…

Editor August 6, 2024

Features

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…

Editor August 6, 2024