James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
Obituary for LaVonne Kay (Anthony) Sines
July 13, 1938-February 22, 2018 LaVonne was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Margaret (Cornell) and Lawrence Anthony. She loved...
James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
Portland Girls Bowling Team Takes Regional Crown
Team regionals for high school bowling was held on Friday. The Raider girls team came in first place. From this tournament, only the top...
James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
Raider Girls Downed by Williamston
The Raider girls basketball team traveled to Williamston on Friday night for their regular season finale. The Hornets beat the Raiders...
James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
Obituary for Germaine Rose Shattuck
Germaine Rose Shattuck, age 83, of Portland, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born November 24, 1934, the daughter of...
James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
Grand Hearing Center Offers Battery Recycling Drop-Off
Grand Hearing Center is proud to announce that they have partnered with the Ionia County Conservation District as an official drop off...
James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
Shamrock Girls Over Potterville
The St. Patrick girls basketball team traveled to Potterville to face the Vikings on Thursday night. The Shamrocks won 47-26. Katie...
James Townsend
Feb 24, 2018
SKANK Show Postponed
Due to an unforeseen medical emergency with one of the band members, the SKANK show scheduled for the Oakwood Lounge on Saturday,...
Jim Townsend
Feb 22, 2018
Six Months and 40,000 Site Visits Later
Today, February 22nd, is the six-month anniversary of The Portland Beacon. I posted the first two pieces back on August 22nd. Since...
James Townsend
Feb 22, 2018
Shamrock Boys Fall to Bath
The Shamrocks lost a tough CMAC contest on Wednesday night at Bath by a score of 63-50. Score by Quarter: Saint Patrick 11 7 14 16 ...
VFW Post 4090
Feb 22, 2018
VFW Post 4090 Announces Veteran of the Year Celebration
When: February 27, 2018 - 6 -7 pm Where: VFW Post 4090 dining hall Note: A light...