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It’s a rough hoops night for all except the Martin girls

Martin’s girls’ basketball squad improved to 4-0 for the season overall Friday night with a 47-38 victory over league rival Gobles. Both the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ basketball teams fell…

Editor December 15, 2023

Obituaries

Mass will be Dec. 22 for outdoorsman Dan Richards

Dan Richards, age 73 of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Dec. 13. Dan was a worker all of his life. He was a carpet, vinyl, and ceramic tile installer since the age…

Editor December 15, 2023

Community Notices

Gun Lake Winterfest ‘Idol’ contest venues announced

The Gun Lake Winterfest celebration, this year scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, has announced six venues for the annual “Gun Lake Idol” karaoke contest. The locations will be: Thirsty Buddy,…

Editor December 15, 2023

Articles

Dorr board seeking ways to uncrowd packed twp. hall

Dorr Township Board members pretty much agree that the current township hall isn’t adequate in handling space requirements to conduct business. But there are differences of opinion on what to…

Editor December 14, 2023

Columns

Army Bob: Environment movement a war on meat?

by Robert M. Traxler “The FAIRR Initiative (FAIRR) is a collaborative investor network that raises awareness of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities in the global food…

Editor December 14, 2023

Sports

Wildcat bowlers win by wide margins against TK

The Wayland boys’ and girls’ varsity bowling teams both scored solid victories Wednesday over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg at the Rock ’N Bowl. The boys bested TK 28-2 and the girls…

Editor December 13, 2023

Articles

Martin Township getting work done for cemeteries

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening cleared the way for work to be done at South Cemetery. The board voted to accept bids from Todd Ritchie, $3,850 to deal with…

Editor December 13, 2023

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. 14, 1998 The Globe published a picture of Ashley Sloviski, who…

Editor December 13, 2023

Community Notices

Fire at empty house blocks traffic on East Superior St.

Local authorities have reported a fire at an abandoned house on East Superior Street Wednesday morning caused the street to be blocked off between Steeby Elementary and Main Street. The…

Editor December 13, 2023

Sports

Hopkins is off to a fine 4-1 start for basketball season

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 4-1 Tuesday with a 59-45 non-league victory at Kent City. Wayland, meanwhile lost 85-70 to an Allendale squad…

Editor December 12, 2023