Sara Pohl

Local Children Bitten by the Theatre Bug

Time is running short to sign up for The Portland Civic Players annual Summer Theatre Program. Started in 1975 as an extension of the...

Jordan D. Smith

Benefit Dinner Planned for Local Medical Assistant Battling Cancer

You may not know her name, but you probably know her face. Russinda Rhodes, 34, of Ionia is a Medical Assistant at Spectrum Health Lake...

PHS Digital Journalism Project

PHS Digital Journalism Project: The Benefits of Exploring Your Creativity

By Raina Krausz When I was younger I remember the only time of day at school that I would look forward to was art class. Finger...

Announcement

Ionia County Genealogical Society Meeting set for June 10th

The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, June 10th, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lake Odessa Freight...

Announcement

Portland’s Kayla Weller has been named to the Alma College Winter 2023 Dean's List

Alma College has released the Dean's List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2023 Winter Term....

Announcement

Strong showing for Raiders at Greater Lansing Honor Roll Meet

On Tuesday May 30th school size, divisions, classifications were thrown out when the top high school Track & Field athletes from 40...

James Townsend

Portland softball hosts St. Patrick’s and Owosso for Suzanne J. Buche Cancer Awareness Tournament

On Saturday, the Portland High School softball team hosted the St. Patrick Shamrocks and the Owosso Trojans for the annual Suzanne J....

Obituaries

Obituary for Anthony David Fox

Anthony David Fox, age 58, of Eagle, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1964 in Lansing the son of Anthony and...

Obituaries

Obituary for Patrick Bryan Miller

Patrick Bryan Miller, age 66, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1956 the son of George and Lois (Johnston)...

Announcement

During Wildfire Prep Month, Michigan homeowners encouraged to follow steps to prepare

While wildfires may not be top of mind for all Michigan homeowners, this month of May is Wildfire Preparedness Month and State Farm...