James Townsend
Jun 11, 2020
Portland Township recycling set for June 27-28
Reminder to Portland Township residents: The recycling bins will be available on June 27-28 at Municipal Supply, Industrial Drive,...
James Townsend
Jun 11, 2020
Obituary for Margaret E. (Teachout) Clements
Margaret Ellen Clements, age 92, of Portland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. She was born on February 16, 1928, the...
James Townsend
Jun 11, 2020
A message from Ionia County Sheriff Charlie Noll
Dear Neighbor, My name is Charlie Noll. I was appointed Ionia County Sheriff in 2018, and now I’m seeking election to a full 4-year term....
James Townsend
Jun 11, 2020
American Legion Post swears in new officers
On Monday, American Legion Post 129 swore in its new officers for 2020-2021. Pictured from left to right: Service Officer - Joel...
James Townsend
Jun 10, 2020
Portland Public Schools Hires New Choir Director
Jonathan Mayo will be the new Choir Director for Portland Schools beginning this fall. He has been teaching choir for six years, most...
Robert Lathers
Jun 10, 2020
Will There be 4th of July Fireworks Display in Portland?
The Bogue Flatts will once again be the sight of the annual 4th of July fireworks display…IF… they occur at all. Traditionally the annual...
Robert Lathers
Jun 9, 2020
Portland Residents Hold Peace Rally for Black Lives Matter
“If we don’t start the change-we are part of the problem” - Michael Zesaguli, Jr. Event Organizer Over two hundred Portland area...
James Townsend
Jun 8, 2020
Obituary for Ronald V. Shinaver, Jr.
Ronald Vincent Shinaver, Jr., age 54, of Portland, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, the son of...
Jordan D. Smith
Jun 8, 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive at Portland KC Hall on Tuesday Following Revised FDA Blood Donation Rules
Giving blood is something nearly any adult can do to give back to their community, and that pool of potential donors is about to get a...
Jordan D. Smith
Jun 8, 2020
Portland Library Plans Gradual Reopening
If you have a stack of overdue library books still sitting around your house from mid-March, now is the time to head to the library drop...
