Ervin Lubitz, Jr., age 81, of Sunfield, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. He went peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Ervin was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Elsie Lubitz and brother, Gene Lubitz. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife and best friend, Laurie; brother, Gary (Chris) Lubitz; sister, Jan (Les) Sedore; children, Tad, Tim, Michelle (Tom), Russell (Sara), and Krystal (Jen); grandchildren, Adam, Christopher,

A car show will be held to support the Portland Community Fund. The show is Thursday July 16 from 4 -8 pm at Keusch Auto. There will be Food Trucks, Music and Raffle Prizes. All proceeds will go to the Portland Community Fund.

Ruth Ann “Ruthie” (Lanning) Gillis, 84, of Portland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 4, 2026. Born on July 31, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Marland and Anna Lanning, Ruthie graduated from Rockford High School. She dedicated her life to serving her family, friends, and community. On June 28, 1984, she married John “Jack” Gillis, and together they shared more than 42 years of love, laughter, companionship, and u

Portland The Point has entered an exciting new chapter under the ownership of Mike Taylor, who, together with his family, is dedicated to serving Portland and surrounding communities with great food and warm hospitality. Before becoming a restaurant owner, Mike spent many years in restaurant operations within multiple global companies. While his experience in the restaurant industry is extensive, The Point represents his first venture as an owner. “I have a passion for re

Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro today provided an important update to the sale of Consumers Energy’s 13 hydroelectric dams. Consumers Energy is offering a new $270 million Hydro Safety Fund to protect Michigan communities in case of unforeseen safety issues after Confluence Hydro takes ownership, and Confluence Hydro is providing other significant commitments. The proposed fund supplements other existing measures that will enable continued safe operations of the dam