

Obituary for Leonarda (Heck) Benschoter
Leonarda (Heck) Benschoter went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2018, at the age of 85. She was born and raised in Ortenberg, Germany on...
James Townsend
Mar 30, 2018


Obituary for Doris M. Hanson
Doris M. Hanson, age 95, of Portland, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She was born March 30, 1922, the daughter of Edson and Myra...
James Townsend
Mar 29, 2018


Portland Garden Club 2018 Annual Geranium Sale Scheduled for May 12
Spring is here, and it’s time for the Portland Garden Club’s Annual Geranium Sale. Solid colors in red, white, light pink, dark pink,...
Portland Garden Club
Mar 29, 2018


UNITED TO END HUNGER - April 21st
On April 21st, the United Way Montcalm-Ionia Counties will be partnering with Montcalm Community College to do a food packaging event at...
James Townsend
Mar 29, 2018


Raider Tennis Downs Redwings 6-2
The Portland Raider girls tennis team had their first dual math of the season on Wednesday when the faced the Redwings of St. Johns. ...
James Townsend
Mar 29, 2018


Community Cleanup Day Planned for Saturday, May 5th
According to the City of Portland website, the “Annual Community Clean Up will be held Saturday, May 5th at the Department of Public...
James Townsend
Mar 28, 2018


Shelby Battley Named PHS Raider of the Week
Portland High School is pleased to announce this week’s recipient of the “Raider of the Week” award: Name: Shelby Battley Grade: 12...
James Townsend
Mar 28, 2018


Portland Raider Softball 2018 Preview
This year’s Portland Raider softball will be young. Head coach Jack Anderson says, “This year’s squad will have 13 on the varsity roster,...
Jim Townsend
Mar 27, 2018


Brooks Named MIAA Softball Position Athlete of the Week
Alma College senior outfielder Mary Brooks, a Portland High School alum, has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association...
Jim Townsend
Mar 27, 2018


Sophie Partlow Making a Name for Herself on the Racetrack
Most days of the week, Sophie Partlow is a mild-mannered freshman at Portland High School. But on Friday nights in the spring and...
Jim Townsend
Mar 25, 2018