Obituaries

Obituary for Michelle Marie (Mercier) Lumbert

Michelle Marie Lumbert, age 85, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at SKLD (formerly Heartland) in Ionia. Michelle was born on...

Announcement

Portland Area Fire Authority now issuing 2023 Burn Permits

2023 Burn Permits are now open and being issued by the Portland Area Fire Authority According to a post on the authority's Facebook page,...

Benjamin Rex Cross

Shamrocks finish season with a loss

The Shamrock football team faced some adversity this season. Starting off the season with only one senior, he fell to a broken collarbone...

James Townsend

Defense leads Raiders to first-round playoff win

Portland hosted the Eagles of Olivet on Friday night for the first round of the MHSAA Division 5 football playoffs. Olivet picked up the...

Announcement

Live, On Stage! PCP's Shrek, the Musical Opens Friday November 4!

Please join the Portland Civic Players on this magical journey! Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." This begins...

James Townsend

Raiders top Berrien Springs to end regular season

On Friday night, the Portland High School football team traveled to the Southwest corner of the state to take on the Shamrocks of Berrien...

Announcement

Cabela's banded bird shot by young Portland hunter in South Dakota

Max Weller, a 14 year old pheasant hunter from Portland, Michigan, shot a banded bird near Redfield, South Dakota that was part of the...

Announcement

September Raiders of the Month recognized

Several students were recognized as "Raiders of the Month" for September at a recent PPS board meeting. Grade Student #1 ...

James Townsend

Owen Moore Named September Student-Athlete of the Month

Owen Moore, a freshman on the Portland High School Cross Country team has been selected as the Portland Beacon and J-Dubb’s Signature...

Announcement

Portland Cruisers Donation to Portland Troop 129

Boy Scout Troop 129 of Portland Michigan received a check of $250 from the Portland Cruisers. Boy Scout Troop 129 has had a long time...