Two football coaches from St. Patrick School in Portland recently received impressive recognition from their peers.  Varsity ...

Ronald Vincent Shinaver, Sr., of Portland, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026 at the age of 83. Ron was a devoted ...

The St. Patrick Girls Varsity Basketball team hosted Lansing Christian on Tuesday. The Shamrocks defeated the Pilgrims 66-14.

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Sylvia Mae Riker, of Ionia, passed away on January 11, 2026 at the age of 98. She was born in Ionia on December 6, 1927, the ...

Linda Ruth Krause of Portland, passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age 78. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral ...

The PFCU athlete of the month award at Portland High School goes to the student who is just that each and every month of the ...

The St. Patrick Girls Varsity Basketball team returned from Christmas break and hosted Potterville Tuesday evening. The ...

On Tuesday, the Raiders traveled to Ionia to take on the Bulldogs, with all squads facing tough competition on the road. The ...

The Portland High School boys wrestling team started the new year strong, with an impressive tournament championship at the ...

Come learn about Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses available for Ionia County junior & senior high school students! ...