Vicki Lynn Richar, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.   Vicki was born on October 26, 1951, to Robert and Florence Hoppes. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a deep love for the simple joys that bring people together. She treasured time spent with family and friends and was happiest when surrounded by those she loved most. She was preceded in death

Lawrence J. Pohl, Sr., age 82, of Portland, passed away on February 24, 2026. Larry was born on January 5, 1944, to Peter and Margaret (Meyers) Pohl. He married Wanieta Maguire on April 28, 1972, and they spent 36 years together until her death on March 3, 2009.   Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing, often travelling to destinations such as Newfoundland, British Columbia, and even areas in the western United States. He also spent several winters in Corpus Christie, Texas. He wa

The Lakewood High School Boys' and Girls' Soccer teams are hosting their second annual Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.  The event will be held at Lakewood High school, located at 7223 Velte Road in Lake Odessa and will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The craft show will feature over seventy local crafters and vendors offering a variety of different items such as jewelry, baked goods and specialty drinks, home decor, knit and crochet items

The St. Patrick's girls basketball teams ended their season’s home game contests, by hosting Dansville on Tuesday evening. The Shamrocks took a conference victory against the Aggies, 46-26. The Shamrocks played poised and patient finding both inside and outside shots. Defensively the team stayed disciplined and converted steals and rebounds into fast break opportunities. Gracelyn Rockey scored 15 points for the Shamrocks and had 8 rebounds, and 5 steals. Maria Austen followed

The Portland Civic Players open our upcoming production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors , Friday, February 27 and are excited about the production!   Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a wild reimagining of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic, where horror meets high farce. When the dangerously charming Count Dracula sets his sights on the brilliant and strong-willed Lucy Westfeldt, a whirlwind of supernatural shenanigans and razor-sharp wit follows. As Dracula’s plans grow bolder, an