

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
Oct 31, 2019


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
Oct 31, 2019


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...
James Townsend
Oct 31, 2019


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...
Robert Lathers
Oct 31, 2019


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
Oct 30, 2019


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
Oct 29, 2019


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...
James Townsend
Oct 29, 2019


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...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Oct 27, 2019


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...
Jim Townsend
Oct 27, 2019


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...
James Townsend
Oct 25, 2019