Obituaries
Dec 24, 2021
Obituary for Mark Alan Bankus, Sr.
Mark Alan Bankus Sr., of Portland, MI passed away on December 19, 2021. He was born in Berwick, PA on September 30, 1946. His parents...
Release from the Office of State Rep. Julie Calley
Dec 24, 2021
Rep. Calley’s plan to improve local 911 services signed into law
A new law initiated by state Rep. Julie Calley will modernize the state’s 911 system and ensure Michigan families can rely on it for many...
Kurt Fedewa
Dec 24, 2021
The Portland Church of the Nazarene
Pastor Jimmy Guffey is lead pastor of the Portland Church of the Nazarene, a congregation that has been serving the Portland area for...
Jordan D. Smith
Dec 24, 2021
Powering Portland: Behind the Scenes at the Department of Power and Light
You flip a switch, or plug it in and it comes on. Besides the monthly bill for electricity, you probably don’t give it too much thought,...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Dec 23, 2021
Lady Shamrocks defeat Fowler Eagles
On Friday, December 17th, the Fowler Eagles visited Portland for a huge game against the Portland St. Patrick Shamrocks. This game was...
Announcement
Dec 18, 2021
Raider Bowling Season off to Strong Start
On Sunday, December 12th, the Portland Bowling teams traveled to Kalamazoo to participate in the Huskie Invitational tournament. The...
Announcement
Dec 18, 2021
Many benefit from Community Fund giving program
The Portland Community Fund Association’s annual Christmas Giving Program came through again for those in need. The Giving Program...
Announcement
Dec 18, 2021
Lady Raiders remain unbeaten with win over Ionia
The Portland High School girls basketball team traveled to Ionia on Friday night. The Lady Raiders outscored the Bulldogs in each...
Announcement
Dec 18, 2021
Raider boys fall to Ionia
The Portland High School boys basketball team traveled to Ionia on Friday night to face the Bulldogs. The Raiders fell 63-27. Portland...
James Townsend
Dec 18, 2021
Olivera’s teams up with Consumers Energy to help those without power
Strong winds left thousands of Michiganders without power on Sunday, December 12th. Consumers Energy teamed up with a handful of...