The St. Patrick’s Varsity Softball team traveled to the annual Kris Popp Memorial Softball Tournament at Lake Leelenau St. Mary’s on Saturday, May 2nd. The Shamrocks first faced St. Mary’s and won 18-5. Kennedy Drake closed her first complete Varsity game and held onto 5 strikeouts as well. The team worked offensively and tallied 12 hits. Macie Leonard went 2:3 with 2 RBIs, Macie Smith went 1:1 with a triple, Lily Sandborn went 1:2 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs, Gracelyn Rockey went

The May 26th Portland Area Historical Society meeting will begin at 6:30 PM at the Senior Service Building at 144 Kent Street. The program for this meeting will be “An Evening with Patrick Henry”. This first-person dramatic re-enactment is a creative and engaging presentation that traces the major events, words, and reflections of this remarkable patriot’s life and times, told as if by Henry, himself. Patrick Henry (1736–1799) was a prominent American Founding Father, ce

On Saturday, April 2nd, Sarah Johnson and Patti Beard Werner were inducted into the Portland Softball Hall of Fame. The Portland Softball Hall of Fame was established in 2019 to recognize players, coaches, teams and contributors who represent the foremost in achievement and lasting impact on Portland Softball. Hall of fame inductions are important because they connect the past with the present. They serve to recognize the best of the best and give current athletes and their

Portland’s Keith Schrauben has been selected as a member of the 2026 class of the MHSFCA Coaches Hall of Fame. To be eligible for this honor, coaches must have a minimum of 20 years of high school coaching in Michigan and/or 100 head coaching wins. Schrauben has spent the last several years as an assistant coach for the Raider football team. In his 49 years of coaching football, his teams have a combined record of 319 wins and 158 losses according to the association. H

PFCU Credit Union is proud to announce that Community Engagement Coordinator, Ben Weller, has been named Chamber Member of the Year by the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and positive impact within the local community through active involvement with the Chamber, as well as exceptional dedication to community engagement. In his role at PFCU, Ben Weller has been instrumental in strengthening community

Mathius Cross, 21, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply and will carry his memory with them always. Mathius had a quiet, beautiful way of showing up for people. He was kind in a way that felt genuine and effortless, always putting others before himself without hesitation. His heart was big, his intentions were pure, and the care he gave to those around him left a lasting mark that will never be forgotten. He found happiness

Walter E. Reilly III of Portland passed on May 5, 2026, at the age of 80. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Born into this world 8 April 1968 to an Army Veteran and a farmers daughter. He began his path of service by attending Immaculate Heart of Mary through grade 5. When a family move in 1980 occurred, St. Gerard is where the religious education continued through their CCD program. Al graduated from Lansing Waverly High School in June of 1986. Somehow Al managed to graduate from Central Michigan University in May 1990 with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. His first career type

Marinus “Marty” Mulder went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2026, at the age of 77 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 20, 1948, to Albert and Dorothy Mulder, Marty was a lifelong resident of Portland and a proud member of the Portland community he loved so deeply. Marty graduated from Portland High School with the Class of 1966 and remained a devoted Raider throughout his life. He went on to earn an Associate’s degree in Construction Management and a Bachelor’s

The Raiders hosted Ionia on Tuesday night. Game 1: Portland 1, Ionia 0 Max Sandborn got a complete game shut out pitching for Portland in game one. He struck out four Bulldog batters. Brody Moore led the Portland offense with two hits including a double. Game 2: Portland 9, Ionia 1 Gunnar Williams led the Portland offense with two hits, including a grand slam in the sixth inning. Sandborn and Deacon Townsend each added two hits. Conner Fox got the win on the mou