James Townsend
Feb 28, 2018
Now on Instagram
The Portland Beacon is now on Instagram. It may not be pretty… but we are on there. Please bear with me as I get this one figured out...
Jordan D. Smith
Feb 28, 2018
Sub Shop Coming to Town
If you have driven by the Village Coin Laundry on East Grand River Ave recently, you may have noticed that one portion of the building is...
James Townsend
Feb 28, 2018
Portland Bowling Wraps Up Regular Season with Dewitt
The Portland boys bowling team defeated DeWitt 20 to 10 on Monday to close out their regular season. Notable scores for Portland: Jack...
James Townsend
Feb 27, 2018
Obituary for Alice Ann Hoppes
Alice Ann Hoppes, age 73, passed away, Sunday, February 25, 2018. She was born October 24, 1944 to Henry and Clarabel (Fenby) Noren. She...
James Townsend
Feb 27, 2018
Obituary for Wayne Myron Pline
Wayne Myron Pline, age 88, of Portland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born October 20, 1929 in Lyons...
James Townsend
Feb 27, 2018
Saint Patrick Boys Beat Potterville
The Shamrocks rode a strong second and third quarter of defense to this CMAC contest victory on Parents Night. The Shamrocks outscored...
Jordan D. Smith
Feb 27, 2018
Suspect Sought in Hit and Run Killing
In the wee hours of the morning Monday, February 19th, a young farmer was walking along the road not far from his home. He never made it...
James Townsend
Feb 26, 2018
Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Spotlight
Earlier this month we started a monthly piece at The Portland Beacon focusing on volunteers right here in our community. People that go...
James Townsend
Feb 25, 2018
Four Raider Bowlers Advance to Individual States
Portland’s Luke Dalman took first place at regionals on Saturday averaging a 201 over six games. Luke Dalman’s scores on the day were...
James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
Obituary for Joann M. Krausz
Age 80, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Joann was born on July 24, 1937 in Ionia, the daughter of Vern and...
