Girls wrestling continues to surge nationwide, and the CAAC has taken meaningful steps to support that growth locally. For the first time, girls wrestling was recognized independently of the boys programs this season, giving Portland High School’s athletes their own opportunity to compete for a league title.   The inaugural girls championship tournament, held February 8 at Eaton Rapids, showcased the strength and depth of the Portland roster. Facing a field of 20 teams, the R

On Sunday, February 8th, the Portland bowling teams competed in the CAAC Singles Tournament at Royal Scot.   On the girls’ side, Savanah Sutton led the way, qualifying in 11th place. She won her first two matches to advance to the semifinals, where she fell to eventual champion Ryleigh Kline of Holt. Savanah finished the day with an impressive 3rd-place finish.   On the boys’ side, a couple of Raiders just missed the top-16 cut, with Zach Edlund finishing in 23rd place and Ca

The Portland boys wrestling team had a standout week, highlighted by a thrilling 35–34 victory over Division 2’s No. 6 ranked Eaton Rapids. The narrow win was a true team effort, with several wrestlers stepping up in key moments.   Coach Pulling recognized Griffin Opperman (150) for his hard work in securing crucial bonus points with a technical fall, and Grady Lanz (106), who sealed both his match and the dual victory with a late takedown, winning with just 15 seconds remain

Northern Michigan University recently announced its Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.   Grace Terwilliger of Portland qualified with a grade point average of 4.00.   Keagan Krieger of Portland qualified with a grade point average of 3.50-3.99.

On Wednesday, the St. Patrick's Girls basketball teams traveled to Fowler and won an electric victory over the Eagles in double overtime, ending with the score of 51-46. The team used a solid defensive plan to hold the Eagles off for most of the game, and then executed plays in the half court offense.  The Shamrocks rebounded well in the first half, and made free throws down the stretch to clinch the lead. Gracelyn Rockey led the Shamrocks with a double-double and had 25  poi

Portland student Ava Guilford was named to the Albion College Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.   Albion College's Dean's List recognizes students who achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA while taking four graded courses.   Guilford is majoring in marketing - integrated marketing communication emphasis. Guilford is the child of Patrick and Amy Guilford of Portland and is a graduate of Portland High School.

PFCU is proud to announce it has been honored with the 2026 Top Workplaces Award for Frontline Workers. This recognition highlights organizations that create exceptional work environments for employees serving on the front lines.   The award is based entirely on confidential employee feedback collected by Energage LLC, a leading provider of employee engagement technology. The survey measures critical aspects of workplace culture—such as respect, support, growth opportunities,

The Portland Knights of Columbus Council 2168 will be sponsoring a bus trip to Firekeepers Casino on Wednesday April 8th, 2026. The cost is $45.00 with each participant receiving $25 in casino play and a $5 food voucher. The bus will leave the Knights Hall parking lot located at 690 Maynard Road Portland at 9:00 a.m. and arrive at the casino at 10:00 am. The bus will depart from the casino at 3:00 pm and arrive back in Portland at 4:00 p.m. Participants must register and pay

Andrew Pace of Portland, Michigan, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Grand Valley State University.   Pace is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and

Thomas Benjamin Graft, age 57, passed away February 2, 2026 surrounded by his family. Leaving behind a life defined by love, loyalty, and the deep connections he shared with those closest to him.   Tom was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Karen, whom he cherished deeply. He took immense pride in his grandchildren, who brought him endless joy, and he shared an unbreakable bond with his loyal dog, Max, who was always by his side.   An outdoorsman at heart, Tom loved hu