

Obituary for Charles "Chuck" Elon Goodman
Charles Elon Goodman, age 82, of Portland, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1942, the son of Robert and...
Obituaries
May 1


Obituary for Rita Sue (Powell) Leonard
Rita Sue Leonard, of Portland, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born on January 2, 1943 in Joplin,...
Obituaries
May 1


Library News
Library Closing Due to all-staff training, the library will be closed on Tuesday, May 6. We look forward to coming back refreshed and...
Cory Grimminck - Portland District Library Director
May 1


Lady Shamrocks split with Webberville
The Shamrocks hosted the Webberville Spartans for a doubleheader Monday evening. The Shamrocks lost the first game 4-6. Mattie Honsowitz...
Announcement
May 1


Shamrock Baseball improves to 16-0 with wins over Barry County Christian and Potterville
The St. Patrick varsity baseball team racked up four wins so far this week after sweeping both Barry County Christian on the road on...
Announcement
May 1


Portland is Getting a New Electric Substation
The City of Portland is building a new electric substation near Grant Street on the Looking Glass River (behind Portland Party Store). It...
Kurt Fedewa
May 1


Obituary for Jerry P. Kramer
Jerry Phil Kramer, of Portland, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on...
Obituaries
Apr 25


Hope College Honors Haden Getchell with Business Leadership Award
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Portland’s Haden Getchell was honored by Hope College Department of Economics and Business with the Steve M....
Announcement
Apr 25


Westwood Student Gains New Independence Thanks to PHS Robotics Team’s Ingenuity
Westwood student Jace Petersen has always faced unique challenges on the playground. As a special needs PPS student, navigating uneven...
Announcement
Apr 25


Ashley Bower among Top Student-Athletes recognized at Wayne State University's Third Annual Golden W's
The Wayne State University Department of Athletics honored all Warrior student-athletes during the Third Annual Golden W's held last...
Announcement
Apr 25