🌱 How a Portland teen’s assault case ended in a felony plea

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Portland teen's assault case ended in a felony plea

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man pleads no contest to assault of Portland girl who later died by suicide (woodtv.com) — A Portland middle school girl's rape case has led to a no-contest plea from a 19-year-old St. Johns man, who admitted sexual contact but disputed knowing her age. The Ionia County prosecutor says the February assault and the girl's later suicide highlight the need for Portland-area parents to stay vigilant, listen closely to their kids, and quickly connect them with support services.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portland

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
  2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• City Council Meeting →
  Portland, MI Calendar, City Hall 259 Kent St, Portland
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Crushed Glass Resin Pour Party - Portland →
  Wagon Wheel American Grill, 7888 East Grand River Avenue, Portland
  6:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Olivet Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Portland →
  Portland High School, 1100 Ionia Rd, Portland
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Writers Group →
  Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
  10:00 am
• Game Night →
  Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Market at The Collective, Grand Ledge →
  The Collective, 216 S Bridge St, Grand Ledge
  10:00 am
• CHAMBER EVENT: Grand Ledge Fall Festival →
  Jaycee Park, 525 E River St, Grand Ledge
  10:00 am
• Bookish Bingo →
  Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
  11:00 am
• Grand Ledge Beer Fest →
  Island Park, 206 W River St, Grand Ledge
  3:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Sanctuary Spirits Distillery, Brewery, & Winery – Lansing →
  Sanctuary Spirits, 902 E Saginaw Hwy, Grand Ledge
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Knitter's Circle →
  Lyons Township District Library, 240 E. Bridge St., Lyons
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• LTDL Board Meeting →
  Lyons Township District Library, 240 E Bridge St, Lyons
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Portland. Apply here.
• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Sunfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grand Ledge

• City of Grand Ledge, Notice of Registration for General Election, Tuesday, 03 November 2026 (lansingcitypulse.com)
• WILX partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace for October's Make an Impact Campaign (wilx.com)
• Live & Local week of Sept. 30-Nov. 6, 2026 (lansingcitypulse.com)

Lansing

• Central Michigan University joins Lansing Promise to offer scholarships for local students (eastmichigannews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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