November - 2021 2/3

Announcement

Two St. Patrick Girls Cross Country Runners Compete at States

At the state final cross country meet Saturday 11-6-21 at MIS, St. Patrick girls cross country runners Laynie Meredith and Cozie Brown...

Obituaries

Obituary for June Elaine (Teachout) Burger

June Elaine (Teachout) Burger, age 82, of Vermontville, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1939 in...

Kurt Fedewa

Meet Mayor Barnes

Jim Barnes has been mayor of Portland since 2003. Jim grew up in Vassar, Michigan. His wife, Denise, grew up in Wayland, Michigan. “One...

Announcement

Portland High Shoebox Project aims to help children in Portland area through the holidays!

Would you like to help those in need have a happier holiday season? If so, you can get involved in the Portland High Shoebox Project. ...

Vonda Van Til

Social Security survivors benefits explained

We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible...

Announcement

Portland Township Monthly Recycling Scheduled for November 27 & 28

Portland Township monthly recycling will be held on November 27 & 28, from 8-5 each day or until the bins are full. Recycling takes...

Announcement

Portland Township Purchases Property for New Township Hall

By Sue Vanlente, Portland Township Trustee For many years, our Portland Township Board has known that we are outgrowing our current...

James Townsend

Portland Football Wins Regional Title

On Friday night, the Portland High School football team hosted the Kalamazoo United Titans for the MHSAA Division V Regional...

Obituaries

Obituary for Cheryl Lynn Parmalee

Cheryl Lynn Parmalee, age 57- resident of Portland, MI, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 surrounded by her children. Cheryl was...

Obituaries

Obituary for Doris Ann (VanAmburg) Babbitt

Doris Ann (VanAmburg) Babbitt, age 92 – lifetime resident of the Eagle/Portland area, passed away peacefully surrounded by her...