Randy and Michelle Hodge invite you to discover the Hodge Lodge Inn, a beautiful and historical farmhouse that they have converted into a four-room bed and breakfast inn that’s fit for any traveler.   Upon entering the lodge, one is met with cozy fireplace, a large screen television, and an expansive mural of the Portland Dam which was painted by Lelah Munson, a former owner of the home. Munson was a well-known local artist who passed in 1978.   The inn is remarkable.   “We’r

On Tuesday, the St. Patrick's Varsity Girls basketball teams traveled to Lansing Christian. The Shamrocks took a convincing win against the Pilgrims, 58-26. The Shamrocks took an early lead with outside shooting in the first quarter and kept the pace going for entirety of the game. The team capitalized on defensive reads to create more offensive opportunities. Gracelyn Rockey scored 19 points for the Shamrocks and had 6 rebounds, and 6 steals. Lily Sandborn had 11 points and

Congratulations to the Portland High School students who have earned recognition on the Honor Roll (3.0 GPA or higher) and the Principal’s List (3.3 GPA or higher) through their hard work and academic achievement.   Honor Roll IVAN ABEL SAMUEL ADCOCK NOAH AVERY ETHAN BABCOCK KEATON BAYLESS TAYIN CURTIS AVERIE FLANDERS GRADY GOODMAN DAKOTA GORDON JADE HALL ABRIEL HERNANDEZ GAVIN HOKONSON BROOKLYN HOPPES ANGELA HUHN EVAN KEILEN MAIZIE KOWALSKI ALEXIS MANSHUM DALILA MORA RUBY MU

Ten Michigan educators from across the state have been selected as 2026-27 Regional Teachers of the Year.   Each of these outstanding educators will be a finalist for the 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year.   The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) organizes the Teacher of the Year program to honor and elevate the voices of teachers. Honorees will have the opportunity to share their experiences and knowledge as they work with partners to strengthen Michigan’s public scho

Robert Louis Pline, of Portland, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026 at the age of 82. Bob was born in Westphalia on December 16, 1943, the son of Ferdinand and Marian (Thomas) Pline. Bob was a longtime m ember of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2168. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant after 21 years of dedicated service. In his free time, Bob enjoy ed hunting, fish

It was a battle Tuesday night as No. 2 Bath defended against No. 4 Saint Patrick, pulling out a 49-44 win in a game that had momentum swings all night.   Saint Patrick came out hot, jumping to a 9-0 lead to start the first quarter. After a well-needed timeout, the Bees were able to recover, finishing the quarter down 11-7.   Bath slowly settled in during the second. With 3:20 left before halftime, the Bees took their first lead of the night after a jump shot from Eva Armbula

On senior night on Friday, the Portland Raiders welcomed the Ionia Bulldogs for an exciting conference showdown.   The Portland girls suffered just their second loss of the season in a hard-fought match. The Raiders battled back to win the opening game in comeback fashion, but Ionia responded in Game 2 to even the match. The contest ultimately came down to the Baker games, where Ionia completed a sweep to secure the overall win and clinch the league title.   Savanah Sutton le

The Portland Girls Wrestling program turned in an impressive showing at this weekend’s district tournament, finishing 4th overall of 44 teams with 79 team points and advancing six athletes to the regional championships. The Raiders trailed Dewitt by just five points, while Fowlerville and Oxford claimed the top two spots.   It was a day marked by resilience, big wins, and standout performances across the lineup.   Amari Adler (120) delivered an inspiring performance at the to

Portland High School senior Kayden Dickerson recently committed to join the football program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) next fall.  Dickerson has been a standout for the Raiders playing three years of varsity football and four years of varsity basketball.  Just a few weeks ago, he broke the PHS basketball record for career rebounds with 559.   On the football field for Portland, Dickerson has been All-Area honorable mention, three time All-Conference, two time Al

Now that tax season is here, Consumers Energy is preparing and supporting customers by helping them to apply for the Michigan Home Heating Credit. The annual credit helps thousands of households manage their expenses each year, providing an average benefit of nearly $200.   “We know many people are concerned about rising costs across the board, so it’s our priority to provide connections to dollars and resources that make a difference every day,” said Lauren Snyder, Consumers