Satisfied with a life well lived, Vic Voisinet passed away September 18, 2026, peacefully in his home. Dad was born in DeWitt on New Year’s Eve 1943, disrupting his parents’, Victor and Ethel Voisinet’s, party plans. Every year on his birthday, Dad would like to remind us that he always wished he would have waited a day to be born so he could be a year younger. He, along with his ten brothers and sisters, later moved to what is still a Voisinet homestead in St. Johns. Dad’s l

The Raiders faced Lansing Christian on Monday. Portland - 8, Lansing Christian School - 0, Singles: No. 1 - Tyler Clark, Portland def. JB Park, Lansing Christian School, 6-2, 3-6, 10-7 No. 2 - Joshua Seavey, Portland def. Eliseo Brown, Lansing Christian School, 6-4, 6-2 No. 3 - Tanner Brownell, Portland def. Collin Dennis, Lansing Christian School, 6-2, 6-4 No. 4 - Luke Seavey, Portland def. Brynnlee Davidson, Lansing Christian School, 6-0, 6-1 Doubles: No. 1 - Sam Nobis -

On Thursday, September 17th the Portland St. Patrick Shamrocks travelled to Breckenridge to take on the 2-1 Breckenridge Huskies. The Huskies had come off a hard fought loss against Montabella, but the Shamrocks were loaded for bear and defeated Breckenridge 49-14. In the first quarter, Emmet Fandel began is freak show with a 57 yard scamper, and his brother Aiden punched it in for the two point conversion. Emmet again broke free later, on a 69 yard run and Tyler Thelen kic

A rivalry was renewed this past Friday night as the Portland Raiders took on the Ionia Bulldogs, one year after Ionia forfeited the game. To call this game a rivalry isn’t very fitting, as the Raiders dominated on both sides of the ball for all four quarters. The Bulldogs started off the first quarter with a completed pass that appeared to be an attempt at a hook-and-ladder play, which ultimately turned into a turnover early in the game. Ionia’s defense seemed to be showing

George John Lehman, of Bath, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 12, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born in Portland, Michigan, on February 4, 1938, the son of George and Iola Lehman. George attended St. Patrick High School and joined the U.S. Navy on November 30, 1955. He proudly served his country and returned home with many stories from his time in Hawaii, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on June 16, 1957. On September 1

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a UTILITIES OPERATOR/MECHANIC. The City of Grand Ledge is hiring a skilled maintenance technician with knowledge in water/wastewater/stormwater, equipment operation, and public works maintenance. Visit www.cityofgrandledge.com/jobs for details. First resumes reviewed Oct. 6, 2026. Sponsored by the City of Grand Ledge

The North Eagle Cemetery Society invites you to the dinner event on Thursday, September 24th. Doors open at 4:15 PM and the event runs 4:30-6:00 PM.

After a disappointing first game loss against Montabella, the Portland St. Patrick Shamrock football team hosted the Morrice Orioles on Saturday, September 12th. Usually a hard-fought rivalry game, the Shamrocks worked hard to bounce back, and hammered Morrice 58-12. In the first quarter, it was all St. Patrick, withe Caleb Pline capping the opening drive, pounding it in from 2 yards, and Emmet Fandel running in the two-point conversion. Emmet Fandel struck again, breaking

PFCU is continuing its commitment to cultivating the next generation of community leaders. Throughout the summer of 2026, the credit union donated $25,000 to five local 4H councils and agricultural organizations, marking the fifth consecutive year of support for programs that help youth develop leadership skills, confidence, and a strong sense of responsibility. This year's recipients include: Ionia Free Fair Agriscience Kent County Youth Agriculture Association Clinton Cou

Submitted by The Soup Project We started with a simple goal: to lighten the load for our elderly neighbors and the families caring for them. That goal turned into soup. Each week, our volunteers cook and deliver two meals to homebound neighbors, elderly residents on fixed incomes, and families facing serious illness across the Portland School District. We are 100% volunteer run. No paid staff. No red tape. Just people who showed up for each other and kept showing up. That is