

James Townsend
Mar 14, 2020
Obituary for Richard A. “Dick” White
Richard A. “Dick” White, age 77 of Derby Lake, Stanton, MI, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born in Greenville on January 24,...


James Townsend
Mar 14, 2020
Obituary for Dennis A. Pohl
Dennis A. Pohl, age 68, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was born on December 27, 1951, the son of Joseph and...


Jim Townsend
Mar 11, 2020
Local Schools Reacting to Coronavirus Concerns
As state and national news outlets are delivering a constant stream of Coronavirus/COVID-19 updates, we wanted to take some time to reach...


James Townsend
Mar 11, 2020
School Operating Millage Renewal Passed
According to unofficial results posted on the Ionia County Clerk's website, the Portland Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal...


James Townsend
Mar 11, 2020
Rep. Calley votes to approve key funding for Portland disaster relief
Rep. Julie Calley this week voted in favor of an emergency budget plan to provide disaster relief funding for the city of Portland,...


Jim Townsend
Mar 11, 2020
Lady Raider Post Season Run Ends in Loss to Frankenmuth
The 2019-2020 Portland High School girls’ basketball season, which included a CAAC White conference title and a district championship,...


James Townsend
Mar 10, 2020
Ty Snitgen 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: Ty Snitgen...


James Townsend
Mar 10, 2020
State of Michigan Offering Coronavirus Disease Information
Many Michiganders have questions and concerns about coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The State of Michigan has developed resources...


Randy Hodge
Mar 10, 2020
Lifting our Voices in Song
Each March, the Diocese of Grand Rapids hosts an annual event called Songfest. All the fourth-grade students in the diocese are invited...


Jim Townsend
Mar 10, 2020
Aubree Martin Named February Student-Athlete of the Month
Aubree Martin, a senior on the varsity girls bowling team at Portland High School, has been chosen as the winner of the J-Dubbs Signature...