April - 2020

James Townsend

Obituary for Wilma "Billie" J. Horwood

March 13, 1927 – April 23, 2020 Billie’s life story started in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she born to George and Bertha Holwerda. When...

James Townsend

Garden Club offering curbside pick-up of pre-ordered Geraniums

WHEN: ONE DAY ONLY! Thursday, May 7 - 12 NOON - 6 pm WHERE: RED MILL PAVILION 349 N. Water St., Portland, MI Look for signs to...

Jordan D. Smith

Heros in Hairnets

One thing that the past two months has shown us is that there are heroes living among us. These Portlanders do all sorts of jobs that...

James Townsend

Burn Ban Lifted

The Portland Area Fire Authority announced today that the burn ban has been lifted for its coverage area. The ban was lifted at noon...

James Townsend

Obituary for William M. Schrauben

William Schrauben, Jr., a loved father, grandfather, brother, son, nephew, and friend, known in Jackson, MI for his veterinary practice,...

James Townsend

Obituary for Kenneth Jerome Wheeler

Kenneth Jerome Wheeler, Jr., age 90, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1930 in...

Robert Lathers

Julie Calley Named to the Michigan Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic

“We can’t hide until the virus leaves Michigan. We have to have conversations about what jobs can be done safely. I absolutely agree...

James Townsend

Obituary for Max A. Lanz

Max Lanz, age 77, went to be home with His Lord and Savior on April 19,2020. Max was born on April 8,1943 in Portland, Michigan. He...

James Townsend

American Legion Post 129 Receives Donation

American Legion Post 129 in Portland was in need of a sturdy and safe hand rail for the entrance to their Post. Post Commander David W...

James Townsend

Justine Nowak Named PHS Raider of the Week

Portland High School is pleased to announce this week’s recipient of the “Raider of the Week” award for the week of March 16th: Name:...