Portland
A city in Ionia County, Michigan — population 4,011 as of 2020.
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‘Bigger than any game’
The Belding volleyball team got off to a strong start Thursday night, but couldn’t hold onto its early advantage against Northpointe Christian, falling 3-1 in OK Silver conference play. The Black Knights (11-6-1) claimed the opening set to take an early lead, but the Mustangs…
Local Sports
GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW: Belding City Council candidates outline priorities
Two incumbents, two former officials and one newcomer are all vying for three seats on the Belding City Council. Current council members Linda Curtis and Shelley Gladding-Visser are running for re-election, along with former council members Bruce Meyers and Jorel Davis, who are…
Government & Civic
Lyons man charged with arson of house, lying to police
A Lyons man was arrested and charged with arson after an unoccupied home was destroyed in a fire. The Lyons-Muir Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Jon Street in the village of Lyons at 5:35 a.m. on Sept. 24, calling for mutual aid from several surrounding fire…
Public Safety
2 critically injured after attempting to pass farm implement in Ionia County
Two people were critically injured after attempting to pass a farm implement on Tuesday morning. Ionia County sheriff’s deputies responded to Feuerstein and Sparks roads at 10:54 a.m. The post 2 critically injured after attempting to pass farm implement in Ionia County first…
Public Safety
Ionia County motorcyclist killed after striking downed power lines
A 75-year-old motorcyclist was killed after striking downed power lines on Tuesday morning. Ionia County sheriff’s deputies responded to W. David Highway and Runner Court at 11:57 a.m. The post Ionia County motorcyclist killed after striking downed power lines first appeared on…
Public Safety
Belding wastewater plant built for growth
This city's new and improved $45 million wastewater treatment plant was opened to the public for the first time on Wednesday. Attendees, including members of the public, most of the Belding City Council and other city staff, were offered tours of the new facility, led by Fleis &…
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See & do
- Alton park
- Community Yoga -Portland City Hall
- Opera Block Performing Arts Center
- Portland Apartments
- Portland District Library
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Portland by the numbers
- Area
- 2.63 sq mi (6.81 km²), 0.14 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.9
- Households
- 1,611
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $65,845
- Median house value
- $166,200
- Office
- CITY MANAGER
- Address
- 259 KENT ST, PORTLAND, MI 48875