Daniel Lynn Beech was born January 13, 1949, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, to Betty and Walter Beech. He grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1967. Shortly after graduation, Dan began working at Fisher Body, where he worked for 30 years before retiring. Dan married the love of his life on September 19, 1970, after famously proposing with a pull tab from a beer can. Together they built more than five decades of memories and raised their

The stadium filled up quickly with football-hungry fans this past Thursday night as the town of Portland was ecstatic for some Portland Raiders football. Portland took on league opponent Sexton early in the first quarter, but the Raiders struggled to open anything up offensively. It appeared that Sexton’s defensive line had their number. Unfortunately for Sexton, the first quarter was about all they had going for them, as Portland dominated the next three quarters of the ga

A Place where Hobbyists Create, Learn and Connect For Jacklin Blodgett, The Crafted Scout is much more than a shop. It’s a place where creativity comes to life, skills are shared, and people can gather around a common love of making things. Jacklin brings a background in community work to her business. When she opened The Crafted Scout, she saw an opportunity to provide more than craft supplies — she wanted to create a welcoming place where hobbyists could learn, connect

The Portland Cruisers will host a Poker Run on Sunday, September 13th. The event begins at 11:00 AM at Portland Party Store and ends at 4:00 PM at the Bogue Flats. The Portland Cruisers meets every Thursday from May to the end of August. The group was started in 2005 and is group of people that love cars and enjoy cruising. The group is completely nonprofit and we donate everything we make from out events and shows. In the last 13 years they have donated almost $50,000

PFCU Foundation is proud to announce the opening of the 2026 fall grant application cycle, creating meaningful funding opportunities for organizations and initiatives that strengthen education, agriculture, the arts, and wellness throughout our communities. Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026. Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for projects, initiatives, or scholarships that align with the PFCU Foundation’s miss

The Portland Cruisers recently presented a check for $1,000 to the Portland Community Fund. The money was raised at the recent Keusch Auto Car Show. The Portland Cruisers meets every Thursday from May to the end of August. The group was started in 2005 and is group of people that love cars and enjoy cruising. The group is completely nonprofit and we donate everything we make from out events and shows. In the last 13 years they have donated almost $50,000 to various famil

How does someone get started in hunting? Are there hunting opportunities in the Portland area? First Congregational Church, 421 E. Bridge St. in Portland, hosts a free hunting seminar on Tuesday, September 15, from 7 to 8 pm. The seminar will introduce new participants, young and old, to the sport. Guest speaker, Cpl. Ken Lowell of the Michigan DNR’s Recreational Safety Section, will explain the state’s new deer-hunting rules, share local hunting opportunities, and take q

Patrick David Goodman, of Portland, passed away on August 27, 2026 at the age of 73. Pat was born in Portland on September 16, 1952, the son of Alfred and Lucille (Miller) Goodman, Sr. He retired from TRW after many years of service. Pat enjoyed being outdoors- camping, riding his motorcycle, and mowing his lawn. Pat especially loved spending time with his grandson, Sawyer. He was always willing to help others and lend a hand. He will be missed by all those who knew him.

Are you ready kids??? The Portland Civic Players are super excited to announce the cast for their fall production of SpongeBob the Musical. Leading the cast as SpongeBob is Liam Beckett, Patrick played by Aaron Swan, Sandy Cheeks played by Izzy Pawlanta, Squidward played by Michelle Halgren, Emerson Dibean as Plankton, Bryna Adams as Karen, Jon Bair as Mr. Krabs, Olivia Evensen as Pearl, JohnRoy Vogl as Patchy, Erin Hoard as the Mayor, Emily Perry as Mrs. Puff, Jay Bell as L

Roberta Ruth First Delamarter was born on January 28, 1932, daughter of Ruth Peterson and Luke Kelly. She grew up in Okemos, Michigan attending Okemos Consolidated Schools and Okemos Community Church. She graduated in a class of 21 students. She attended Michigan State College where she graduated as a Home Ec. Teacher. She loved teaching and taught high school, adult education and quilting. All through her life she was continually teaching and constantly learning, honing an