Local Government

Dorr Twp. Board ‘gets the ball rolling’ on new hall plans

Trustee John Tuinstra explains his plans on use of the new township hall to fellow board members Patrick Champion and Laurie Perry. EDITOR'S NOTE: Dorr Township Deputy Supervisor Jim Martin…

Editor June 27, 2024

Community Notices

Kateleen Balfoort named city’s new finance director

Kateleen Balfoort Kateleen Balfoort has been selected as new finance director deputy city manager for the City of Wayland, according to announcement this week by City Manager Josh Eggleston. “The…

Editor April 25, 2024

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 — April 19, 1999 Monica Skinner of Leighton Township and her sons escaped…

Editor April 17, 2024

Editorial

Wayland schools should clarify election questions

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland Union Schools will ask voters in a special election May 7 to renew…

Editor April 2, 2024

Editorial

The time has come to drop student rep at city meetings

“Eighty percent of life is just showing up.” — Woody Allen School board student reps Matthew Chubb and Ava Makowski ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It…

Editor March 12, 2024

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 — March 1, 1999 Dynamite has been defused from the tire pile in…

Editor February 28, 2024

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) Martin High School Class of 1924 25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1999 The Globe published…

Editor January 3, 2024

Editorial

Dorr Twp. should move now to have addition built

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. There have been three instances of changing home base for township boards during my…

Editor December 17, 2023

Articles

Dorr Twp., Rep. Smit are on same page on state issues

State Rep. Rachelle Smit of Shelbyville came calling on the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening and learned she and local officials share discomfort with state government. Smith told board members…

Editor October 26, 2023

Articles

Hopkins Township plays musical chairs to fill seat

Sandra Morris The Hopkins Township Board played some musical chairs Monday night to fill a vacancy. In the wake of the resignation of Sandra Morris as treasurer, Clerk Eric Alberta…

Editor October 9, 2023