Kay Lafawn (Flitton) Willard, 84, went to sleep forever, on the eve of Halloween, October 30, 2025. This was one of her most favored days to decorate and to make an opportunity to have fun, gather family and friends for chili and treats and some tricks, too. This day came after a shocking diagnosis of leukemia, two months prior. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, R. Steven Willard, whom they had built their family life and home together in Portland, Michigan. Immedia

The Portland Civic Players opens their fall production of Legally Blonde the Musical this week!! A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie,  Legally Blonde The Musical , follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside

Seniors Andrew Feldpausch and Owen Moore closed out their remarkable high school cross country careers on Saturday at the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals held at Michigan International Speedway. The pair finished just five seconds apart — Feldpausch at 17:02 and Moore at 17:07 — a fitting end for teammates who have trained side by side for the past three years. The duo leaves behind a legacy cemented in the Portland Raider record books, ranking second and third all-time with pe

Tammy L. Forist of Muir, passed away on October 31, 2025 at the age of 59. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made to lehmanfuneralhomes.com .

Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro are hosting a community conversation about the future of the Webber Dam. The public is invited to attend and learn more about Consumers Energy’s sale of the dam to Confluence Hydro.   WHEN : Thursday, Nov. 20, 6-7:30 p.m.   WHERE : Village of Muir Office, 122 Superior Street, Muir, MI 48860   WHAT : Representatives from Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro will present information about the sale of Webber Dam and 12 other Michigan dams,

St Patrick Shamrocks cross country team had one girl runner and the entire boys team qualify for the state championship meet.  This was the first time since the early 1960's (60+ years) that a St Patrick boys team qualified for States.   At the State cross country meet Saturday 11/1/25 at Michigan International Speedway, featuring only the best cross country runners in the state Marian Davlin finished in 131st place moving up 17 places from her ranking with a time of 22:25.  

In observance of Veterans Day, PFCU Credit Union proudly honors the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military personnel. As part of this recognition, PFCU is committed to upholding the dignity of one of our most cherished national symbols, the American flag.   Throughout 2025, the Credit Union has collected and donated more than 222 worn American flags for proper retirement, in partnership with local VFWs and American Legion posts. This initiative reflects PFCU’s ongoing

We are excited to announce the recipients of our prestigious October Student of the Month Awards! This recognition is given to one exemplary student from each district who has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a cooperative, engaged learner and a model school citizen. ·       Lillian Anthony, Portland St. Patrick High School, Health Occupations ·       Gabriel Bangert, Saranac Jr./Sr.  High School, Machine Tool ·       Mason Clark, Ionia High School, Culinary Arts ·      

The Portland St. Patrick Sha mrocks hosted the Marion Eagles for the first round of the 2025 playoffs. The Shamrocks are entering the playoffs as the #1 seed, and Marion is coming in as the #14 seed, and it showed. The Shamrocks started a little sloppy and sluggish, but in the end the Shamrocks dominated, winning the game 62-16.    In the first quarter, the Shamrocks drove down the field, just running power football. Hudson King finished the first drive with a 2-yard punch in

The Portland High School varsity football team hosted the Sailors of Grand Rapids South Christian on Friday night for the semi-final round of the MHSAA football playoff districts.  The dry and crisp Halloween night proved a perfect backdrop for a thrilling overtime playoff football game.   Neither team would find the endzone in the first quarter of play.   In the second quarter of play, Portland senior quarterback Ethan Cassel scored the Raiders first points on a quarterback