Reaching 500 career victories is a milestone few high school coaches ever experience. For Portland St. Patrick baseball coach Bryan Scheurer, however, the number represents far more than wins and losses. It is the culmination of decades spent building one of Michigan's premier small-school baseball programs while mentoring generations of student-athletes on and off the field. Scheurer reached the 500-win milestone during the 2026 season, adding another remarkable chapter to

Sharon Joyce (Hough) Summers, age 82, of Charlotte passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was born in Lake Odessa, MI on January 11, 1944, to parents Keith and Ilah M. (Barnum) Hough. On December 10, 1965, Sharon married Stephen E. Summers, the love of her life, who preceded her in death in 2011. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sister, Susan J. Hough. Sharon is survived by her three daughters, Teresa J. Summers, Deborah (Summers

The Portland Knights of Columbus continue to make a meaningful difference in the community through charitable service, fellowship, and a commitment to helping others. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in 1882 by American priest Father Michael McGivney, the organization empowers Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work, and throughout their communities while serving those in need. The Kni

Tom Huggler, author of THE WOMAN SHE LEFT BEHIND, returns to First Congregational Church in Portland on Thursday, July 23, to share "the rest of the story," about Rachel Barnum (1822-1918), the widowed Sunfield Township pioneer farm wife who traveled alone through a Missouri battlefield in search of her dying son during the Civil War. The free, follow-up event, from 7 to 8 pm, includes questions and answers about how and why Rachel took such risks and what other challenges

Portland Township recycling will take place on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th (always the 4th Saturday) from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or until the bins are full. Please break down all cardboard boxes. Recycling is located at 1 Industrial Drive, next to Municipal Supply, and is open only to Portland Township residents.