March - 2018

James Townsend

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

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...

Portland Garden Club

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,...

James Townsend

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

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

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

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...

Jim Townsend

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

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

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...