November - 2017

Portland Downtown

Portland 2017 HolidayFest on Saturday, December 9th

We’ve been truly blessed with may Holiday Fests throughout the years. There have been many celebrations and many memories made. We...

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Obituary for Roy Spitzley

Roy Carl Spitzley, age 82, of Sunfield, was called home on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Roy was born on February 7, 1935, in Ionia, MI to...

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Obituary for Richard Selden

Richard Forrest Selden passed away peacefully at his home on the lake under the watchful eye of Hospice and his loving family on...

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Portland Middle School Using “Project Healthy Schools” to Promote Healthy Choices

During the current school year, Portland Middle School is incorporating a program with sixth grade students called “Project Healthy...

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Giving Tree to Help Local Families During Holidays

The Portland community has several wonderful programs to help fellow community members during the holidays. As we enter the holiday...

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Obituary for Rita Marie Miros

Rita Marie Miros, age 83, of Portland, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born...

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New Police Chief Answers Our 20 Questions

Star Thomas was introduced as the new Chief of the Portland Police Department on October 20th. While Chief Thomas is not new to the...

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Patti Fish Taking New Role at Oakwood Elementary

At the November 13th Portland Public Schools Board of Education meeting, Patti Fish was confirmed at the new Behavior Coach at Oakwood...

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Shamrocks Come Up Short in Championship

The Shamrocks of St. Patrick School met the Trojans of Crystal Falls Forest Park in the MHSAA 8-Player Division 2 Football Championship...

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Obituary for Cleo Vernol Scutt

Cleo Vernol Scutt, Jr., age 90, passed away, Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born on August 10, 1927 in Carson City, MI, the son of...