Jim Townsend
Apr 29, 2018
Rescue on Spring Break
Many people return from Spring Break trips with memories of spending time on the beach, relaxing by the side of a pool, or maybe even...
James Townsend
Apr 28, 2018
Congregational Church to Hold Salad Luncheon May 3rd
The First Congregational Church of Portland is holding its annual Salad Luncheon on Thursday, May 3rd from 11:30 to 1 pm in The...
James Townsend
Apr 28, 2018
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Goodwin
Each month, The Portland Beacon focuses on a volunteer right here in our community in our Volunteer Spotlight. We take a moment to...
James Townsend
Apr 28, 2018
Raider Softball Takes Two from Ionia, Moves to 10-1
The varsity softball team picked up their first wins in the league on Thursday night by defeating Ionia 3 – 2 and 12 – 8. In game one,...
Terri Legg
Apr 28, 2018
Release: Volunteers pack nearly 60,000 Meals to fight hunger in Montcalm and Ionia Counties
Montcalm Community College joined United Way for a community wide Day of Caring on Saturday, April 21st called United to End Hunger in...
James Townsend
Apr 28, 2018
Release: State Rep. Julie Calley to seek re-election to 87th state House District
State Rep. Julie Calley filed to run for re-election to the Michigan House of Representatives. “It has been an honor to serve our...
James Townsend
Apr 28, 2018
Obituary for Duane Meredith Main
Duane Meredith Main, age 83, of Lyons, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was a member of the Portland...
James Townsend
Apr 28, 2018
Portland’s Ludema Wins Math Competition
Rebekah Ludema has won the designation of 2017-2018 TRIG-STAR for Portland High School at a competition held on April 27, 2018. She is...
James Townsend
Apr 28, 2018
Raider Tennis Opens League with 7-1 Win Over Greyhounds
On Thursday, the Portland varsity girls’ tennis team traveled to Eaton Rapids. They Raiders won 7-1. Singles No. 1 — Mackenzie Wyman,...
Jim Townsend
Apr 26, 2018
Reader Support Key to Survival and Growth
When I posted the first piece on The Portland Beacon back in August of 2017, I had no idea where this endeavor would go. While I knew...
