Amy Guilford

Local twins get a second opportunity of a lifetime

Three years ago, I shared the story of Erin and Alyssa Hengesbach’s “once in a lifetime experience.” The identical twin sisters had been...

Announcement

Portland Township Recycling set for November 26-27

Even though it's a holiday weekend, recycling for Portland Township residents will still be held on November 26-27, 2022 (always the 4th...

Announcement

Portland Cruiser donating money to Portland Food Bank

The Portland Cruisers recently donated $750.00 to the Portland Food Bank to support the programs efforts in the Portland community.

Obituaries

Obituary for Shaun Allen Johnson

Shaun Allen Johnson, 26, of Big Rapids, formerly of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Shaun enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Announcement

“Trunk or Treat” in Portland witnessed a successful Halloween event for 2022.

On Monday, October 31st, Portland United Methodist Church sponsored the annual Halloween “Trunk or Treat” event in the church parking lot...

Announcement

St. Patrick Cross Country team finishes outstanding season

At the cross country regional meet Friday, 10-28-22, the St Patrick boys cross country team finished in 7th place out of 14 teams, lead...

Announcement

St. Patrick School Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll

St. Patrick School recently announced their Honor Roll for First Quarter 2022-2023. 6th Grade Isabel Anthony Patrick Austen Reed Boyd...

James Townsend

Portland Football defeats Corunna to win District Championship

Portland hosted Corunna on Friday night in an MHSAA Division 5 district championship matchup. The Raiders would strike first in the...

Obituaries

Obituary for Troy Kenneth Ginder

Troy Kenneth Ginder, of Sunfield, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 at the age of 61. The full obituary and service information...

Kurt Fedewa

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Co-op

HomeWorks furnishes electricity and other utility services to people in rural areas. “We serve twenty-three thousand members in thirteen...