Jim Townsend
Oct 15, 2018
Local Boy Bravely Fighting Rare Disease
Four and a half year-old Jace Petersen, of Portland, was recently diagnosed with Krabbe Disease. This is a form of Leukodystrophy, a...
James Townsend
Oct 15, 2018
PHS Athletics Schedule for Week of 10/15/18
Monday, October 15 4:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Belding HS/MS Districts Home Tuesday, October 16 No events scheduled Wednesday, October 17...
Robert Lathers
Oct 14, 2018
Shamrock & Raider Cross-Country Teams Compete at Championship Meet
The Portland St. Patrick Women’s and The Portland Raider Men’s Cross-Country Teams placed among the 40 teams that competed Saturday at...
Robert Lathers
Oct 13, 2018
Hyland Drive: The Story Behind Naming Portland’s Newest Street
Portland’s Public Works Director Mike Hyland was driving to Traverse City on a Friday afternoon a few weeks ago, to pick up a piece of...
Pete Hoffmeyer
Oct 13, 2018
Raiders Bad Luck for Irish Homecoming
“A positive mental attitude is an irresistible force that knows no such thing as an immovable body.” - Napoleon Hill Friday night,...
The Portland Civic Players
Oct 12, 2018
The Portland Playhouse Readies for Disney's Beauty and the Beast
The Portland Playhouse is alive with activity as the Civic Players prepare for their fall production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast....
James Townsend
Oct 12, 2018
Portland Boys Tennis Takes 2nd in Regionals
Portland Boys Varsity Tennis took 2nd place in Division 4 Regionals hosted by Portland on Thursday and they qualified for the State...
James Townsend
Oct 12, 2018
Home for Dogs Event Canceled, Silent Auction Still in Affect
Coldwell Banker Frewen Realty has announced that they are postponing their annual Homes for Pets event that was scheduled for this...
James Townsend
Oct 11, 2018
Obituary for James Joseph Hobner
James Joseph Hobner, age 74, of Portland, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018. He was born October 31, 1943, the son of Burnette J.J....
James Townsend
Oct 11, 2018
Obituary for Jean Ellen O’Bannon
Jean Ellen O’Bannon, of Portland, age 87, passed away Sunday, October 7. 2018. She was born March 19, 1931, the daughter of Henry and...