The Portland Raiders boys wrestling team entered the postseason with clear goals and high aspirations. As with any successful program, countless hours of hard work and preparation laid the foundation for what would become an impressive run.   The Raiders began their postseason journey on February 11 at DeWitt High School, competing in the District Championship against DeWitt. Portland delivered a dominant performance, claiming the District title in commanding fashion with a 5

The MHSAA boys basketball playoffs kicked off this week across Michigan, and both the Raiders and the Shamrocks picked up wins in the district semifinals.   The Raiders traveled to Belding to play host Belding on Wednesday night.  Portland defeated Belding 58-36.  On the other side of that district, Ionia defeated Central Montcalm 57-45.   The Shamrocks traveled to Fowler to take on Vestaburg on Wednesday.  St. Patrick won that game 52-49.  You can find the Bleacher Denizen w

Vicki Lynn Richar, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.   Vicki was born on October 26, 1951, to Robert and Florence Hoppes. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a deep love for the simple joys that bring people together. She treasured time spent with family and friends and was happiest when surrounded by those she loved most. She was preceded in death

Lawrence J. Pohl, Sr., age 82, of Portland, passed away on February 24, 2026. Larry was born on January 5, 1944, to Peter and Margaret (Meyers) Pohl. He married Wanieta Maguire on April 28, 1972, and they spent 36 years together until her death on March 3, 2009.   Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing, often travelling to destinations such as Newfoundland, British Columbia, and even areas in the western United States. He also spent several winters in Corpus Christie, Texas. He wa

The Lakewood High School Boys' and Girls' Soccer teams are hosting their second annual Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.  The event will be held at Lakewood High school, located at 7223 Velte Road in Lake Odessa and will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The craft show will feature over seventy local crafters and vendors offering a variety of different items such as jewelry, baked goods and specialty drinks, home decor, knit and crochet items

The St. Patrick's girls basketball teams ended their season’s home game contests, by hosting Dansville on Tuesday evening. The Shamrocks took a conference victory against the Aggies, 46-26. The Shamrocks played poised and patient finding both inside and outside shots. Defensively the team stayed disciplined and converted steals and rebounds into fast break opportunities. Gracelyn Rockey scored 15 points for the Shamrocks and had 8 rebounds, and 5 steals. Maria Austen followed

The Portland Civic Players open our upcoming production of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors , Friday, February 27 and are excited about the production!   Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is a wild reimagining of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic, where horror meets high farce. When the dangerously charming Count Dracula sets his sights on the brilliant and strong-willed Lucy Westfeldt, a whirlwind of supernatural shenanigans and razor-sharp wit follows. As Dracula’s plans grow bolder, an

Portland High School Drama is proud to announce its upcoming production of Les Misérables: School Edition , the beloved musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, based on the novel by Victor Hugo. Performances will take place on March 12th-15th at PHS Auditorium.   Set in 19th-century France, Les Misérables  tells the sweeping story of Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread who spends his life seeking redemption after breaking parole. Pursued

With the upcoming arrival of Spring, or at least somewhat warmer weather, drivers can expect the large reconstruction project on I-96 to restart in the coming weeks.   The eight-mile stretch of I-96 between Bliss Road (Berlin Township) and Sunfield Road (Orange Township) is being reconstructed as part of the Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic.   While much of the work was co

Portland Township recycling will take place on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1 st  (always the 4th Saturday) from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or until the bins are full. Please break down all cardboard boxes. Recycling is located at 1 Industrial Drive, next to Municipal Supply, and is open only to Portland Township residents.