Portland News

Kimberly Patrick-Chapman and James Fuller both of Portland announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole Elizabeth Fuller to Keith Arthur Thibeault.

PORTLAND - Motorists traveling along David Highway, Price Road and around Westphalia area may notice a lot more bicyclists on the road this Monday.

PORTLAND - Both of the Ionia County candidates for the position of judge of the 8th Circuit Court will move on to the general election in November.

With the candidate field narrowed in Tuesday's primaries, Republicans and Democrats get down to the intense battle for control of the state House of Representatives -- a struggle that comes down to contests in ...

August 11, 2008 -- Rumble strips save lives! The Michigan Department of Transportation is getting this safety message out with a new video playing at Michigan Welcome Centers across the state.

PORTLAND - Two area townships will have new faces on their board of trustees starting in January, based on unofficial vote totals from the Aug.

School officials say they see a "positive trend" in the district's Michigan Merit Exam results.

Howard R. Nye, age 82, went to be with his loving wife of 60 years, Pearl on July 29, 2008.

WESTPHALIA - A seven-week men's fall softball league will be held in Westphalia on Tuesday nights beginning Aug.

PORTLAND - The Portland Police Department would like to remind local motorists that Grand River Avenue is closed to through traffic between Divine Highway and Grant Street.

A one-car accident in Danby Township has left a 12-year-old boy from Portland, Michigan in critical condition as of early this afternoon.

A 12-year-old Portland, Mich., boy remains in critical condition after crashing his parents' car into a tree.

State police say a 12-year old was behind the wheel of car involved in a serious accident in Ionia County.

Carl and Arlene Randall of Portland announce the engagement of their daughter Carrie to Jonathan Reene.

Coffeehouse and bakery Cheeky Monkeys didn't go far when it moved into a new Portland location almost a year ago, but the short hop around the corner made all the difference.

IONIA - The Farm Service Agency is seeking nominations for a member to serve on its Ionia County Committee for a three-year term beginning on Jan.

PORTLAND - Portland Mayor Jim Barnes addressed the Portland City Council and city residents last week, stating that the City of Portland had accomplished a lot of tasks in recent years, but still has some work ...

July 14, 2008 -- Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the state is awarding nearly $1 million in Transportation Enhancement funding to make improvements to downtown areas in Reading and Portland.

PORTLAND - The first phase of the Grand River Avenue improvement project continues to move forward with few setbacks.

Johns, and Robyn Cara Simpson, 22, of Flint * Casey Curtis Shuck, 30, and Sarah Marie Bublitz, 28, both of Round Rock, Texas * Joseph Holiday Dunham, 24, of St.