Portland Township recycling will take place on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1 st  (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.

Michael Douglas Rice, age 81, passed away quietly on January 29, 2026, just like he lived his life. Michael was born in Benzonia, Michigan on December 17, 1944 to Lindsey and Myrtle (Worden) Rice but lived in Portland for the last ten years. He will be remembered for his baked goods, bread making, his famous fudge and his woodworking. His wood shop was his happy place, and he enjoyed creating projects for others. He loved bringing ideas to life, though he often greeted sugges

I was recently informed that three local women were preparing for a trip to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.  While the timing didn’t work out to get something published before the trip, I was able to connect with climber Susan Blemaster after she returned home.    Blemaster completed the trip with friends Sherri Gensterblum, Joellen Schrauben and Jen Kammerer.  Blemaster, Gensterblum and Schrauben are from Portland, and Kammerer is from Monument, Colorado.   If you are not familiar

On Thursday, the Portland Raiders traveled to Lucky Strike in Grand Rapids for the Regional Championship.   The boys team finished 1st place, claiming the program’s second regional title and its first-ever Division 2 regional championship. From the start, the Raiders came out strong in Baker games and held first place for most of the day, setting the tone early and never letting up.   Leading the charge was Wyatt Spear, who earned high bowler honors with impressive games of 2

We are excited to announce the recipients of our prestigious February Student of the Month Awards! This recognition is given to one exemplary student from each district who has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a cooperative, engaged learner and a model school citizen. Alijah Deleon, Lakewood High School, Culinary Arts Aaliyha Ewing, Saranac Jr./Sr. High School, Plant & Animal Science Ian Hughes, Belding High School, Computer Programming Harleigh Kruger, Ionia High School