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Students Pay It Forward to end first marking period
If you happened to see large groups of St. Patrick School students walking around town during the school day on Oct.
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Keusch Super Service to open Eagle Twp. location
EAGLE TWP. - An Eagle Township site that had been the planned location for an adult bookstore will instead be a second location for a well-known Portland automotive business.
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Holidayfest event returns to Portland Nov. 20-22
PORTLAND - Mark your calendars for Nov. 20 - 22 as downtown Portland hosts HolidayFest 2008! Packed with fun, savings and prizes the businesses in downtown Portland join with Portland Community Arts Council to ...
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Historic Portland map now available
The Portland Area Historical Society's 1881 map of Portland is available at Rivertown Bookstore.
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Kreeger selected for Circuit Court bench
PORTLAND - The 2008 general election will be remembered for the selection of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States as well as the high voter turnout at the polls.
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Polling places see steady turnout for general election
IONIA - Smiles and cheers could be found on the first floor of the Ionia County Courthouse at the end of Election Day last week.
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VFW announces meal schedule
The Portland VFW Post 4090 has scheduled the following events at the post home, which is located at 1324 E Bridge St.
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Four candidates in race for 87th District House seat
PORTLAND - The next person to represent the 87th District in the Michigan House of Representatives will be decided during the Nov.
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PHS runners edge Cougars for spot in state finals meet
CARSON CITY - Portland's girls cross country team has qualified for the state finals in dramatic fashion, finishing second in the Division 3 regional meet at Carson City-Crystal on Oct.
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Frog invades Portland auditorium on Nov. 6
PORTLAND - The Portland High School auditorium will be invaded by a frog starting Thursday, Nov.
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PHS graduate part of rebuilding effort
I am a 2003 graduate of Portland High School and 2007 graduate of Loyola Chicago.
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Winners of Calley summer reading contest announced
LANSING - State Rep. Brian Calley last week announced that 27 students from across Barry and Ionia counties will take part in special "Lawmaker for a Day" events after winning the second annual Calley Summer ...
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Council mulls changes to zoning map
PORTLAND - Members of the Portland City Council had their first look at some proposed changes to the city's zoning map during the group's Oct.
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Engineering professor to speak at Portland H.S. on Oct. 29
PORTLAND - Professor William Wolfer of Andrews University's School of Engineering and Computer Science will be presenting a special technology exploration program to aspiring engineering students at Portland ...
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Portland native to be featured at organ festival
IONIA - Cary Dumas, a native of Portland, is the featured organist at the second annual Ionia Pipe Organ Festival.
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Our Towns: News from our local communities
Officials from the state Department of Environmental Quality, Delhi Township and Ingham County Drain Commissioner's Office sat at the same table Wednesday.
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McGRADY and Wangler Earn Miaa Football Honors
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Alma College's quarterback Mackenzie McGrady, and return specialist Corey Wangler as its Players of the Week for their efforts in a 56-24 victory over ...
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Blood drive to take place Oct. 21
The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Portland Knights of Columbus Hall, 690 Maynard Road, Portland, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, ...
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LCN welcomes your family news
The Portland Review & Observer welcomes all engagement, wedding, birth, and anniversary announcements.
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New Russian martial arts studio opens in Portland
PORTLAND - Local residents looking to improve their overall fitness have another option available to them in Portland.
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