Carl Allen Randall, of Portland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 8, 2026 at the age of 79. Allen was born in Lyons on November 6, 1946, the son of Floyd and Helen (Rounds) Randall. Allen was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country with honor. He was also a longtime member of the Portland United Methodist Church. Music was one of Allen’s greatest loves. He played in a band and often performed alongside his brothers, filling rooms wi

Eugenie Elizabeth Whitworth of Muir passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 70. She was a loving mother, grandmother and the heart of the family. She was known for her laugh that filled a room and her way of making everyone feel seen. Eugenie taught us how to love fiercely, forgive freely, and to show up for one another.  Her home was always open, her coffee always hot, and her advice always honest. She also loved to travel, especially in her van, camping wa

Terrence Lawless, of Crystal Twp, Michigan, has passed away after a short battle with Leukemia. Terry was preceded in death by his parents Perry and Kate Lawless (Portland), his sister Kay, and his wife, Victoria.   Terry leaves behind his three children Ryan (Amy) Lawless, Nick (Brandi) Lawless and Mandy (Ryan) Johnston; step-children, Corey (Carrie) Sandborn, Carrie Sandborn, Stacey (Burt) Brown, and Daralyn (Cody) Clark - as well as NINETEEN grandchildren and one great gra

The Portland Raiders traveled to Char Lanes on Wednesday, February 11, to take on Olivet.   The boys varsity team fell 27–3, moving their season record to 8–4. Wyatt Spear led the Raiders with the high game of the day, rolling a 213 and finishing with a 389 two-game series. Tanner Brownell added games of 183 and 185 for a 368 series, while Zach Edlund contributed a solid 377 two-game series.   The girls team earned a victory by forfeit and now improves to an impressive 11–1 o

The Portland Softball Hall of Fame will welcome two standout figures this spring as Patti Beard and Sarah Johnson have been selected as members of the Class of 2026.   Established in 2019, the Portland Softball Hall of Fame recognizes players, coaches, teams and contributors who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and made a lasting impact on the program.   Patti Beard, a 1998 graduate, was a four-year varsity starter at catcher from 1995–1998. She earned All-Conference

Portland High School senior Nolan Zbytowski recently signed with Davenport University to continue his football career.    He was a two-year player for the Raider varsity football team and also saw some time as a sophomore under the fifth quarter rule.  He also completed on the Portland varsity track team for four years.    On the football field he received All Conference and All Region honors in 2025.  On the track he received All Conference and All Region honors.  In 2025 in

On Monday, the St. Patrick's Varsity Girls basketball team headed to Battle Creek Saint Phillip for a single game matchup. They took the victory against the Tigers, 70-43. The team had great ball movement, excellent shot selection, and worked well to push the ball offensively. Macie Smith shot with precision and led the Shamrocks with a Career High 26 points, 6 rebounds, as well as several defensive tie ups. Lily Sandborn followed and tied her career high of 17 points and had

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