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...
