Jim Townsend
Oct 6, 2019
Raiders Roll Over Eaton Rapids to 43-7 to Earn Share of League Title and Qualify for Playoffs
The Raiders hosted the Greyhounds of Eaton Rapids on Friday night for Portland’s 2019 Homecoming. The explosive offense of the Red...
James Townsend
Oct 4, 2019
Darragh Goeckel Named PHS Raider of the Week
Portland High School is pleased to announce this week’s recipient of the “Raider of the Week” award: Name: Darragh Goeckel Grade: 12...
James Townsend
Oct 4, 2019
PHS Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct its 12th Class
The Portland Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its 12th Hall of Fame class on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Willow Wood Golf Club. This...
Bill Almy, VFW Post 4090
Oct 4, 2019
“With Renewed Allegiance”
In late 2018, Boy Scout Jesse Ward of Troop 129 approached VFW Post 4090 with an offer to build a fire pit on the post property as his...
James Townsend
Oct 4, 2019
PHS Homecoming Parade Information
The Portland High School homecoming parade starts tonight at 5:30 on Water Street near Frosty Boy and continues up Lyons Road to the High...
Kurt Fedewa on Behalf of Downtown Portland
Oct 2, 2019
Local Business Spotlight: Bill’s Party Store
Bill and Roberta Lear are the proud owners of Bill’s party Store, a liquor and convenience store that serves Portland and its surrounding...
James Townsend
Oct 2, 2019
Obituary for William Jack Beard
William Jack Beard, age 97, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 with family at his side. He was born on September 8, 1922, the son...
James Townsend
Oct 2, 2019
New Festival Coming to Portland Celebrating the Area's German Traditions
An Oktoberfest returns to the City of Two Rivers this time with more of a traditional Oktoberfest feel. Oktoberfest von Portland will...
James Townsend
Oct 2, 2019
Veteran John Fryover Receives "Quilt of Valor"
Local quilter Mary Rademacher presents "Quilts of Valor" to veterans from our community. On September 24th, she presented a quilt to...
James Townsend
Oct 2, 2019
"Victory for Veterans" Game Raises $4,000 for Local Veteran Relief
Portland Varsity Football Coach John Novara recently presented VFW Post #4090 with a check for $4,000.00. This was monies collected and...