

The Importance of Local News... and Keeping it Alive
When I moved to Portland back in 2000, I loved reading the local newspaper. Each weekend the Portland Review and Observer would show up...
James Townsend
Jun 29, 2024


Celebrate your independence with Social Security
Every July 4, we celebrate our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped create financial independence for...
Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Jun 29, 2024


Obituary for Thomas Wayne Shinaver Sr.
Thomas Wayne Shinaver Sr., age 72, of Ionia passed away June 22, 2024. Born on March 25, 1952, in Lansing, MI, the son of Gerald and Reva...
Obituaries
Jun 29, 2024


Obituary for Laura C. (Platte) Stegenga
Laura C. Stegenga, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on...
Obituaries
Jun 29, 2024


Obituary for Katheryn Tegethoff Obituary
Katheryn R. “Kate” Tegethoff ,85, of Portland, formerly of Harrison, passed away unexpectedly June 20, 2024. Kate was born March 5, 1939...
Obituaries
Jun 29, 2024


Portland's Ava Guilford Named to Albion College Dean's List
Portland student Ava Guilford was named to Albion College's Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Albion College's Dean's List...
Announcement
Jun 29, 2024


Area Freeway Memorializes Slain Construction Worker
On a recent drive along the freeway you may have noticed a new road sign. The sharp looking brown and white sign along I-96 reads ”Barry...
Jordan D. Smith
Jun 22, 2024


Rep. Johnsen votes to honor Blue Star Mothers of America
State Rep. Gina Johnsen has voted in support of a plan to show support and appreciation for Blue Star Mothers of America, an organization...
Announcement
Jun 22, 2024


Phantom Fireworks now open
Phantom Fireworks of Portland is now open at 9:00 AM daily in the parking lot of Tom's Food Center. The tent is being operated by Pete...
Announcement
Jun 22, 2024


Electric Bill Changes “Shock” Portland Electric Customers
As Portland residents opened their utility bills this month they were in for a rude awakening. Electric bills that arrived earlier this...
Jordan D. Smith
Jun 22, 2024