🌱 See how a Portland Township veteran turned his farm truck into tribute.
Portland, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readWhat's up Portland! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how a Portland Township veteran turned his farm truck into tribute.
Also on today's calendar: Beginner Crochet Class and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Vintage Army truck a ‘small token' to honor veterans (woodtv.com) — A Vietnam veteran in Portland Township has turned his restored Army truck into a rolling tribute to fellow service members, parked between Portland and Lyons. As the nation nears its 250th birthday, he’s displaying the vehicle through at least July 4 to honor those who served and still struggle with the war’s legacy. 
📸 Around Portland
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Upcoming Events in
Portland
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★ Featured events ★
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FREE Summer Lunches →
Lyons Township District Library, 240 E Bridge St, Lyons
11:00 am
Wednesday June 24
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Other local events
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Beginner Crochet Class →
The Port, 227 Maple St Ste C, Portland
4:00 pm -
Cold Soap Process Class →
The Port, 227 Maple St Ste C, Portland
6:30 pm -
Queer Hike - June →
Portland Trail Riders Motocross, ATV, Portland
2:00 pm -
DDA Meeting →
Portland, MI Calendar, 259 Kent St., Portland
6:00 pm -
City Council Meeting →
Portland, MI Calendar, City Hall 259 Kent St, Portland
7:00 pm -
The Annual L.W. Charity Golf Outing →
Portland Country Club, 4901 Divine Hwy Pewamo, Lyons
9:00 am -
Council Advancement Meeting →
Michigan Crossroads Council, Boy Scouts of America, Eagle
6:30 pm
Thursday June 25
Sunday June 28
Monday June 29
Monday July 6
Saturday July 18
Wednesday July 22
📣 Portland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dino Spelling Bee
Lyons Township District Library
4:00 pm -
Sip & Read Book Club - Evening Meeting
Lyons Township District Library
5:30 pm -
ICL Feeding America West Michigan Gather 2 Grow →
Ionia Community Library (I C L), 126 E Main St, Ionia
12:00 pm -
Let's "Unearth A Story": The Amazing Geology of the Ledges →
Lincoln Brick Park, 13991 Tallman Rd, Grand Ledge
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Portland. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grand Ledge
- Potter Park Zoo offers free admission to dads on Father's Day (wilx.com)
- These are our favorite photos from 2025-26 high school sports (livingstondaily.com)
DeWitt
- Shredding event canceled in DeWitt, organizers to reschedule (wilx.com)
Ok Portland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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