John Hubert Fryover, of Portland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2026 at the age of 76. John was born in Portland on January 9, 1949 the son of Herbert and Mary (White) Fryover.   John was a proud graduate of Portland High School, Class of 1967, where he excelled as a standout athlete in both track and football. Following high school, John proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. A dedicated and proud

Michigan Tech takes pride in those students who, by their diligence and motivation, have achieved placement on the Dean’s List. For those on the Dean's List, we offer a heartfelt congratulations and wish you continuing progress toward your personal and academic goals.   Criteria To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must meet the following minimum requirements: ·       Be an enrolled undergraduate at Michigan Tech. ·       Complete 12 or more GPA credits in the qualifying

Marc Nichols of Portland is the owner of Marc Nichols Insurance Agency, Inc in south Lansing.  The agency was recently recognized for 50-years with Auto Owners Insurance.    Marc grew up in Portland on Lincoln Street and graduated from Portland High School.   Marc’s father Clark Nichols started the business back in 1975.  Marc took over in 2012, after working for 15 years as a claims adjuster.    The agency has remained in south Lansing since its opening, close to where Clark

The PFCU athlete of the month award at Portland High School goes to the student who is just that each and every month of the school year, – that is, assuming he or she is in good academic and behavioral standing, this award goes to the individual each month who was consistently that month’s best athlete and led their team to success.    Monthly winners receive a plaque at awards night and are entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship from PFCU.   September:  Kayden Dicker

The following text is from an announcement issued by the City of Portland on January 6, 2026, at 12:30PM.   The City of Portland is aware of rising water levels and ice accumulation on the Grand River. City staff are actively monitoring infrastructure and are coordinating with Ionia County Emergency Management and our public safety partners.   We have received reports of minor basement flooding in some buildings adjacent to the Grand River. Weather conditions can change rapid

The Portland girls wrestling team didn’t slow down over the holiday break — they turned it into a launching pad. Competing against some of the toughest talents in the state, the Raiders closed out 2025 and kicked off the new year with back-to-back podium finishes, showcasing depth, grit, and championship-level performances at two major tournaments.   The action began December 28 at the Lady Mat Cat Wrestling Invitational in Montague, one of Michigan’s most competitive girls t

Jeff Reay of Portland is a highly successful IMCA race car driver. He competes on dirt circle track raceways. He recently won the National Champion title in the IMCA category of racing. It’s been thirty years since the title was brought back to Michigan.   “Racing is exciting,” said Jeff. “It’s a very competitive sport.  The competition brings me great satisfaction.”   Jeff became interested in racing as a young person.   “My Dad has been racing for thirty years,” said Jeff.