

Portland Defeats Ionia Handily
Homecomings can have a wave of emotions. For some it can be a bittersweet return. For others, it can be an amazing night with old...
Pete Hoffmeyer
Sep 30, 2017


Week Six High School Football Preview
The Portland High School football team will host the Ionia Bulldogs Friday night in Portland’s 2017 Homecoming. The Bulldogs have a 3-2...
Jim Townsend
Sep 28, 2017


St. Patrick School Announces 2017 Homecoming King and Queen
St. Patrick school had their 2017 Homecoming on Friday, September 22nd. The 2017 King is Will Simon and the Queen is Amelia Schrauben.
James Townsend
Sep 28, 2017


Wagon Wheel Owners Show Dedication to Supporting Local Non-Profits
If you have lived in Portland for any amount of time, you have probably heard about one non-profit group or another having a fundraiser...
Jim Townsend
Sep 27, 2017


Editorial: One Month in the Books
The Portland Beacon has now been live for one month. I posted the first article back on August 22nd. The kind words of support and...
Jim Townsend
Sep 27, 2017


Portland Public Schools Superintendent William Heath Answers Our Questions
Portland Public Schools Superintendent William Heath recently agreed to an email interview with The Portland Beacon. According to the...
Jim Townsend
Sep 25, 2017


Raiders Dominate Cougars 35-6
“The Autumn Wind is a Raider, Pillaging just for fun. He'll knock you 'round and upside down, And laugh when he's conquered and won.” –...
Pete Hoffmeyer
Sep 25, 2017


Shamrocks Over Tekonsha 42-22 for 2017 Homecoming Win
The St. Patrick Shamrocks hosted the Indians of Tekonsha Friday night in the Shamrock 2017 Homecoming game. With a 90 plus degree...
Jim Townsend
Sep 23, 2017


Foster Blue Water Oil Sends Relief to Florida
In an effort to assist with recovery efforts in hurricane effected areas of Florida, Foster Blue Water Oil has sent equipment and men to...
Jim Townsend
Sep 22, 2017


Week Five High School Football Preview
The Shamrocks of St. Patrick’s will host Tekonsha Friday night for their Homecoming. The Shamrocks come in with a three win and one loss...
Jim Townsend
Sep 22, 2017