Opinion: Use Caution Not to Rely Too Much on Facebook for Your News
This piece is not about fake news. Don't get me wrong, fake news is something worth writing about, but this opinion piece is about...
Jim Townsend
Jan 18, 2018
McDonald’s Fundraiser Tonight for Westwood Third Grade Swim Safety
Tonight, Wednesday January 17th, the third grade teachers at Westwood are hosting a fundraiser at the Portland McDonald's from 4:00pm to...
James Townsend
Jan 17, 2018
Raider Bowling Over Bulldogs
Portland’s boys defeated Ionia Score of 23 1/2 points to 6 1/2 points. Notable scores for Portland: Evan Warner at 234 Vaughn Cross 213...
James Townsend
Jan 17, 2018
Obituary for Richard D. "Rick" Painter
Richard Dale Painter, age 60, of Portland, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 in Lansing, Michigan after years of battling health...
James Townsend
Jan 17, 2018
Reflections Photography Now Searching for 2019 Senior Reps
Reflections Photography of Portland has started the search for 2019 Senior Reps. Owner Danielle Jorae says, “the chosen representatives...
Jim Townsend
Jan 17, 2018
City Seeks Public Comment on Park & Recreation Plan
From the City of Portland Facebook Page. A draft copy of the City of Portland 2018-2022 Five-Year Park & Recreation Plan is available for...
James Townsend
Jan 16, 2018
Portland Soccer Club Announces CASL Tryout January 28th
Portland Soccer Club will be holding the tryout for CASL on January 28th at 7:00 PM at Portland Middle School. According to a post on the...
James Townsend
Jan 15, 2018
Priest Retires From Church He Was Never Assigned To
Father Larry King, has served as pastor of St. Patrick Parish for 14 years. Recently, as he prepared for retirement, he discovered that...
Jordan D. Smith
Jan 15, 2018
PFCU Announces Intent to Merge with SageLink Credit Union
In a press release posted on it’s website, Portland Federal Credit union has announced its intent to merge with SageLink Credit Union. ...
Jim Townsend
Jan 13, 2018
The Portland Beacon Welcomes Jordan D. Smith as Contributor
The Portland Beacon is proud to announce that Jordan D. Smith has joined our team as a regular contributing writer. Jordan will be...
Jim Townsend
Jan 12, 2018
