

Youth Football and Cheer Registration Ending Soon, Golf Outing Schedule for August 4th
Saturday, July 14th, is the last day to register your child for Junior Raider football and cheer for 2018 at the regular price. ...
James Townsend
Jul 13, 2018


Guess How Many Water Balloons
The Guess How Many water balloons contest continues as The Chocolate Moose hosts another contest sponsored by the First Congregational...
James Townsend
Jul 12, 2018


Portland Civic Players Gear up For Renovations
We love being part of the Portland community. Our small but mighty group has produced many plays to date and are looking forward to...
The Portland Civic Players
Jul 12, 2018


Emergency Services Monthly Call Report June 2018
The following is a report of calls for service in the Portland Area for the month of June 2018: The Ambulance Department service provides...
Doug Logel
Jul 12, 2018


Local Ban on Burning Now in Effect
The Portland Fire Authority has issued a burn ban. According to their website, http://www.portlandfiremi.com/, “Due to unseasonably dry...
James Townsend
Jul 12, 2018


Sunset Ridge Construction Releases Sewage into Grand River
On Friday, June 29th, many Portland area families were getting ready for early Independence Day vacations. For construction crews working...
Jordan D. Smith
Jul 10, 2018


Recent PHS Grad Dies in House Fire
The intersection of Murtha and Tupper Lake Roads is an idyllic, peaceful country crossroads surrounded by gently rolling farm fields. ...
Jordan D. Smith
Jul 10, 2018


Obituary for Tristen-James DeVerl "TJ" Brown
Tristen-James DeVerl "TJ" Brown, age 20, of Sunfield, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. He was preceded in death by his Nana, Alvalynn...
James Townsend
Jul 9, 2018


Obituary for Marvin Andrew Schafer
Marvin Andrew Schafer, age 95, of Portland, passed away peacefully on his farm on Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was born on December 4,...
James Townsend
Jul 9, 2018


4th of July Parade 2018
By Pam Burgess Crowds gathered Wednesday morning to view Portland's annual Independence Day parade, despite the high temperatures. While...
James Townsend
Jul 5, 2018