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It’s ‘Ice, Ice, Baby’ for local school closings

It was another day off school for students, teachers and staff at the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools Thursday, It wasn't snow that was the culprit, it was a thin,…

Editor February 6, 2025

Sports

Wildcats win big in home lanes swan song

The Wayland boys' bowling team Wednesday bounced back from its loss Tuesday to powerhouse Northview with a 29-1 win over a young South Christian squad. Representing Wayland for the match…

Editor February 5, 2025

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 — Feb. 7, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of Ladies…

Editor February 5, 2025

Sports

‘Cat boys fall to state runner-up Northview

The Wayland boys’ bowling team rolled pretty well Tuesday in a 27-3 loss to Grand Rapids Northview, the 2024 state runner-up. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, defeated a depleted Northview squad…

Editor February 4, 2025

Sports

Lady Wildcats win to move to 10-5 overall

After losing consecutive games to league-leading Grand Rapids West Catholic and second place South Christian last week, the Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night bounced back to defeat Grand Rapids…

Editor February 4, 2025

Sports

Wildcat teams score victories vs. Wyoming

The Wayland boys’ bowling team Monday at the local Rock ’N Bowl destroyed the 10th frame with a historic 13 out of 15 possible strikes to defeat a much-improved Wyoming…

Editor February 3, 2025

Columns

Nostalgia reigns at Auction House Cafe

"A little nostalgia for the old folks." — Frank Zappa, 1968, "Lumpy Gravy." If there’s such a thing as a city’s capital site for nostalgia, it has to be ye…

Editor February 3, 2025

Articles

City Manager handles 1st disgruntled citizen

New Wayland City Manager Erik Wilson hasn’t been on the job very long, but he already has been called out by a disgruntled citizen. Peter Blok, who visited the council…

Editor February 3, 2025

Community Notices

Dorr native accepts new corporate post

Dorr native Dale J. Kaminski has accepted a position with Leggett and Platt, replacing the national account manager in furniture components upon his retirement this spring. Kaminski posted on Facebook,…

Editor February 3, 2025

Columns Features

Make a Valentines Day cake just for fun

by Kathy Hamman Miller Just for fun! Get the kids together and tell them you’re going to make a surprise cake and need their help. Wait until they see what…

Editor February 3, 2025