Portland NewsLocal news for Portland, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Take 5 with Georgina Trappen, co-owner of Portland's Cheeky Monkeys- July 21, 2008 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.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/take-5-with-georgina-trappen-co-owner-of-por... FSA seeks area representative- July 21, 2008 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.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/fsa-seeks-area-representative?fromrss=1 Mayor looks to future in State of the City address- July 19, 2008 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 ...http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/mayor-looks-to-future-in-state-of-the-city-a... Governor announces grants that will bring transportation improvements ...- July 17, 2008 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.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/governor-announces-grants-that-will-bring-tr... City council approves first payment for street project- July 15, 2008 PORTLAND - The first phase of the Grand River Avenue improvement project continues to move forward with few setbacks.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/city-council-approves-first-payment-for-stre... Marriages- July 13, 2008 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.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/marriages?fromrss=1 Good news seems rare these days, but not here- July 11, 2008 HOW ABOUT SOME GOOD BUSINESS NEWS For a change Well, there are several new N. Bridge Street merchants who are out to spruce up the north side with some highly interesting new shops.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/good-news-seems-rare-these-days-but-not-here... Engagement: Lanz - Quinn- July 9, 2008 James and Bethel Lanz of Portland announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie to Joseph Quinn.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/engagement-lanz-quinn?fromrss=1 Blood drive to take place on July 7- July 7, 2008 The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Monday, July 7, at the St.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/blood-drive-to-take-place-on-july-7?fromrss=... Summer courses now available for students- July 5, 2008 PORTLAND - Portland Community Education is pleased to announce its 11th year of summer school.http://www.topix.net/city/portland-mi/2008/07/summer-courses-now-available-for-students?fr... |