

Obituary for Bonnie Lu (O'Connor) Pier
Bonnie was born to George and Lillian (Johnson) O'Connor in Lansing, Michigan. She attended high school in East Lansing and graduated...
Obituaries
Jul 4


Independence Day Parade set for July 4th at 10:00 AM
Portland’s 4 th of July parade route will follow Water St. from Grand River Ave., then continue on Lyons Rd., and will end at Portland...
Announcement
Jul 4


Obituary for Dylan Allen Kemp
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dylan Allen Kemp, who left this world unexpectedly on June 16, 2025, at the...
Obituaries
Jun 25


Obituary for Marilyn Ann Dilley
September 28, 1943 – June 15, 2025 Marilyn Ann Dilley, 81, of Muir, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at Sparrow...
Obituaries
Jun 25


How Does Your Garden Grow?
Having any gardening problems this summer? Want to learn best practices for growing great vegetables and flowers? The “Digger Lady” has...
Announcement
Jun 25


Obituary for Janette Marie Echlin
Janette Marie Echlin, 95, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on June 16, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1930, in Portland, Michigan,...
Obituaries
Jun 25


Area students named to MCC spring 2025 honors list
The Montcalm Community College spring 2025 semester honors list includes 565 students. These students must have taken 6 credits or more...
Announcement
Jun 25


Amelia Hodge named to Troy University Chancellor's List
Amelia Hodge of Portland, MI has been named to the Chancellor's List at Troy University for the spring semester/Term 4 of the 2024-2025...
Announcement
Jun 25


Portland Township Recycling scheduled for June 28th and 29th
Portland Township recycling will take place on Saturday, June 28th, and Sunday, June 29th, (always the 4th Saturday) from 9:00 am - 5:00...
Announcement
Jun 25


Sunfield Farmers Picnic to host Ice Cream Social to Announce 2025 Grand Marshal
The Sunfield Farmers Picnic Board will host an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Van Buren Park in...
Announcement
Jun 16