Northern Michigan University recently announced its Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.   Grace Terwilliger of Portland qualified with a grade point average of 4.00.   Keagan Krieger of Portland qualified with a grade point average of 3.50-3.99.

On Wednesday, the St. Patrick's Girls basketball teams traveled to Fowler and won an electric victory over the Eagles in double overtime, ending with the score of 51-46. The team used a solid defensive plan to hold the Eagles off for most of the game, and then executed plays in the half court offense.  The Shamrocks rebounded well in the first half, and made free throws down the stretch to clinch the lead. Gracelyn Rockey led the Shamrocks with a double-double and had 25  poi

Portland student Ava Guilford was named to the Albion College Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.   Albion College's Dean's List recognizes students who achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA while taking four graded courses.   Guilford is majoring in marketing - integrated marketing communication emphasis. Guilford is the child of Patrick and Amy Guilford of Portland and is a graduate of Portland High School.

PFCU is proud to announce it has been honored with the 2026 Top Workplaces Award for Frontline Workers. This recognition highlights organizations that create exceptional work environments for employees serving on the front lines.   The award is based entirely on confidential employee feedback collected by Energage LLC, a leading provider of employee engagement technology. The survey measures critical aspects of workplace culture—such as respect, support, growth opportunities,

The Portland Knights of Columbus Council 2168 will be sponsoring a bus trip to Firekeepers Casino on Wednesday April 8th, 2026. The cost is $45.00 with each participant receiving $25 in casino play and a $5 food voucher. The bus will leave the Knights Hall parking lot located at 690 Maynard Road Portland at 9:00 a.m. and arrive at the casino at 10:00 am. The bus will depart from the casino at 3:00 pm and arrive back in Portland at 4:00 p.m. Participants must register and pay

Andrew Pace of Portland, Michigan, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Grand Valley State University.   Pace is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and

Thomas Benjamin Graft, age 57, passed away February 2, 2026 surrounded by his family. Leaving behind a life defined by love, loyalty, and the deep connections he shared with those closest to him.   Tom was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Karen, whom he cherished deeply. He took immense pride in his grandchildren, who brought him endless joy, and he shared an unbreakable bond with his loyal dog, Max, who was always by his side.   An outdoorsman at heart, Tom loved hu

Portland Youth Baseball League (PYBL) has opened registration for the 2026 season!   PYBL serves students in 1st through 8th across the community. Students of all skill levels are invited to join us for an active season focused on skill development, teamwork and sportsmanship.   Whether you are new to the game or a returning player, don't miss your chance to be part of an exciting season. Visit  www.portlandmibaseball.com  to get registered.

The Portland varsity bowlers recently traveled to Bay City for the Rusty Thomas Memorial Tournament, competing in a field of 80 male bowlers. Easton Pleyte finished 59th with a 151 average. Camden Calkins placed 49th with a 166 average, Tanner Brownell finished 44th with a 167 average and Zach Edlund had a strong showing, finishing 22nd with a 186 average.   Wyatt Spear qualified for match play after finishing second during qualifying. He started the day on fire, rolling game

The PFCU athlete of the month award at Portland High School goes to the student who is just that each and every month of the school year, – that is, assuming he or she is in good academic and behavioral standing, this award goes to the individual each month who was consistently that month’s best athlete and led their team to success.   Monthly winners receive a plaque at awards night and are entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship from PFCU.   Senior wrestler Brad Meyer