Joseph Roger Milhomens passed away on July 3, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1990, in Providence, Rhode Island. He later moved to San Antonio, Texas, but ultimately graduated from high school in Winslow, Maine, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Julie Wullaert. Joe served in the U.S. Army as a cook. After he was medically discharged, he spent his remaining years enjoying time with family and friends. He loved cooking, watching cooking shows, and trying ne

Ervin Lubitz, Jr., age 81, of Sunfield, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 after a long battle with cancer. He went peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Ervin was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Elsie Lubitz and brother, Gene Lubitz. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife and best friend, Laurie; brother, Gary (Chris) Lubitz; sister, Jan (Les) Sedore; children, Tad, Tim, Michelle (Tom), Russell (Sara), and Krystal (Jen); grandchildren, Adam, Christopher,

A car show will be held to support the Portland Community Fund. The show is Thursday July 16 from 4 -8 pm at Keusch Auto. There will be Food Trucks, Music and Raffle Prizes. All proceeds will go to the Portland Community Fund.

Ruth Ann “Ruthie” (Lanning) Gillis, 84, of Portland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 4, 2026. Born on July 31, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Marland and Anna Lanning, Ruthie graduated from Rockford High School. She dedicated her life to serving her family, friends, and community. On June 28, 1984, she married John “Jack” Gillis, and together they shared more than 42 years of love, laughter, companionship, and u

Portland The Point has entered an exciting new chapter under the ownership of Mike Taylor, who, together with his family, is dedicated to serving Portland and surrounding communities with great food and warm hospitality. Before becoming a restaurant owner, Mike spent many years in restaurant operations within multiple global companies. While his experience in the restaurant industry is extensive, The Point represents his first venture as an owner. “I have a passion for re

Consumers Energy and Confluence Hydro today provided an important update to the sale of Consumers Energy’s 13 hydroelectric dams. Consumers Energy is offering a new $270 million Hydro Safety Fund to protect Michigan communities in case of unforeseen safety issues after Confluence Hydro takes ownership, and Confluence Hydro is providing other significant commitments. The proposed fund supplements other existing measures that will enable continued safe operations of the dam

This summer, 63 young people are building lifelong skills, discovering their creativity, and making lasting friendships through the Portland Community Theater Summer Youth Program. "I'm very favorably impressed by the talent I see in these young people," said program director Devann Hattis, one of the three adult directors. "We have talented participants from both Portland school systems, as well as from Ionia and Pewamo-Westphalia." The program begins by giving participa

Joseph A. Stotz of Muir passed away on June 25, 2026 at the age of 46. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

Vickie L. Huhn of Portland passed away on June 29, 2026, at age 73. A generous person, she was a life member and former president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Vickie was obsessed with shoes and perfume, and she especially enjoyed playing the lottery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Marlys Proctor; her brother, Fred Proctor Jr.; and her infant son, Steven Fandel. Vickie was especially proud of her family. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Kenneth;

Melvin was born August 28, 1949 in Cass City, MI to William and Lovina Trescott. Mel (as he was affectionately known) graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1967. He worked for the State of Michigan until his retirement in October of 2002. Mel loved the outdoors, riding motorcycles, snowmobiles and he especially loved boating. If you couldn’t find him in the summer months it was because he was in his boat on the Great Lakes. Mel also became interested in the His