

Release from the Office of State Rep. Julie Calley
Dec 31, 2022
Farewell Letter from State Representative Julie Calley
To the people of the 87th House District: Thank you for granting me this opportunity to serve you the last six years. You have inspired...


Obituaries
Dec 31, 2022
Obituary for Christopher Warren Hill
Christopher Warren Hill of Ionia, 65, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, after complications from Raynaud’s disease and infections...


Obituaries
Dec 31, 2022
Obituary for Betty M. (Rowe) Somervill
Betty May Somervill, age 92, entered into eternal life on December 25, 2022. It was her best Christmas gift ever. She was surrounded by...


Obituaries
Dec 31, 2022
Obituary for Ronald "Ron" D. May
On Friday December 23, 2022, Ronald "Ron" Dean May, loving son and father passed away at the age of 62. Son of Jeri and Leon; father to...


Announcement
Dec 31, 2022
Raider Wrestlers become the 2022 Ionia County Team Champions and improve to 10-2 on the season
The Raider Wrestlers started their winter break by traveling to Lakewood High School on Wednesday, December 21st, to compete in the Ionia...


Obituaries
Dec 24, 2022
Obituary for Kenneth Gerald Stemler
Kenneth Gerald Stemler, of Sunfield, passed away on December 14, 2022 at the age of 70. The full obituary will follow. Arrangements are...


Announcement
Dec 24, 2022
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 24, 2022
PPS announces November Raiders of the Month
The Portland Public Schools recently recognized the Raider of the Month winners for November. Grade Student #1 ...


Announcement
Dec 24, 2022
First Congregational Church chooses new minister
Members of First Congregational Church of Portland have chosen a new minister. Jacob Richards, a student at Western Theological Seminary...


James Townsend
Dec 24, 2022
Portland’s Brady Krause to continue football career at Alma College
Portland High School senior Brady Krause recently announced that he will be continuing his football career at Alma College next year....