October - 2019

James Townsend

Obituary for Jill Ann Platte

Jill Ann Platte, age 47, of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, surrounded by family. Jill was born on April 12, 1972,...

James Townsend

Adam Foote 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: Adam Foote Grade: 12 Parents:...

James Townsend

Rep. Calley legislation to ‘Raise the Age’ signed into law

State Rep. Julie Calley of Portland attends a press conference by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announcing the signing of a bipartisan criminal...

Robert Lathers

Ionia County Road Commission Eliminated by County Board of Commissioners

The Ionia County Board of Commissioners have voted to take over oversight of the County Road Commission thereby removing all five...

James Townsend

Football Playoffs: Round 1 Preview

Both local high school football programs qualified for the MHSAA payoffs in their respective divisions and will begin their post season...

James Townsend

Portland St. Patrick’s Cozette Brown Qualifies for State Meet

At the division 4 regional cross country meet at Dewitt high school on Friday 10/25, Portland St. Patrick girls cross country runner...

James Townsend

Kristina Reynolds Appointed to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees

Local resident, Kristina Reynolds, was recently appointed to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She...

Benjamin Rex Cross

Shamrocks cruise to victory over Burr Oak

The Portland St. Patrick's Shamrocks finished out their season at 9-0 after defeating Burr Oak 47-6 on Friday, October 25th. In the...

Jim Townsend

Portland Falls to Montague 18-14 to End Regular Season

The 7-1 Portland Raider football team traveled 100 miles on Friday evening to face the 6-2 Wildcats of Montague High School. After the...

James Townsend

Joel VanSlambrouck: Candidate for City Council Profile

Joel VanSlambrouck has been a Portland City Council member for the past twelve years and currently is Mayor Pro-Tem. Prior to when he...