

Obituary for Bruce D. Hansen
Bruce D. Hansen, age 78, of Portland, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Private family services will be held. On line condolences...
James Townsend
Aug 12, 2020


City seeking Full-Time Paramedic
The City of Portland Ambulance Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time Paramedic. Applications will be accepted until August...
James Townsend
Aug 12, 2020


THK Rhythm Automotive Now Hiring at Portland Location
Challenging & Rewarding Manufacturing Positions Available THK Rhythm Automotive is a leading Linkage & Suspension Supplier that...
James Townsend
Aug 10, 2020


Portland Township Recycling set for August 22-23
Portland Township recycling will take place on August 22-23, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or until the bins are full. The recycling...
James Townsend
Aug 10, 2020


Portland Voters Overwhelmingly Prefer Absentee Ballots
In last week’s Primary election, over-half of Ionia County’s 13,276 ballots cast were via Absentee ballots. The exact percentage...
Robert Lathers
Aug 9, 2020


Featured Business: Off and Running Painting
Jodi Slater is the proud owner of Off and Running Painting. Jodi’s business specializes in exteriors and interiors. She learned her craft...
Kurt Fedewa on Behalf of Downtown Portland
Aug 7, 2020


St. Patrick Prepares for Safe Return to School
St. Patrick is committed to doing all it can to return our students safely to in-person education for the 2020-2021 school year. We are...
Randy Hodge
Aug 7, 2020


Local high school coaches and admins face challenges with preparing for a Fall season with COVID-19
On July 29th, the Michigan High school Athletic Association (MHSAA) announced that its Representative Council had “approved the next...
Jim Townsend
Aug 7, 2020


Ionia County Election Night Results
I am at the Ionia County Clerk’s office this evening and will be posting some election result updates as they come in. Updates will be...
Jim Townsend
Aug 5, 2020


Portland Public Schools provides 2020-2021 School Year Plan Update
The following information is from an email sent by PPS Superintendent William Heath to parents on August 3rd. Dear Parents and Guardians,...
James Townsend
Aug 4, 2020