James Townsend
- Apr 20, 2018
Seeking Nominations for Volunteer Spotlight
The Portland Beacon is currently accepting nominations for or volunteer spotlight. These articles recognize community members who donate...
James Townsend
- Apr 20, 2018
Obituary for Frederick J. Schafer
Frederick J. Schafer, age 86, of Portland, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was born December 21, 1931 in Westphalia, the son of...
James Townsend
- Apr 20, 2018
Raider Softball Thrashes Okemos Twice to Remain Unbeaten
The varsity softball team continued its assault on the softball last night as they scored 34 runs on 27 hits in a doubleheader at Okemos....
James Townsend
- Apr 20, 2018
Search Continues for Sports Writer
The Portland Beacon continues it’s search for a contributing writer to cover local varsity sports teams. This includes both Portland...
James Townsend
- Apr 19, 2018
PAHS Announces Speaker for April 24th Meeting
The Portland Area Historical Society would like to announce that Tina Conner Wellman will be the guest speaker at the April 24th meeting...
James Townsend
- Apr 19, 2018
Desmond Gardner Named PHS Raider of the Week
Portland High School is pleased to announce this week’s recipient of the “Raider of the Week” award: Name: Desmond Gardner Grade: 12...
Jordan D. Smith
- Apr 19, 2018
City Receives Grant to Protect Drinking Water
You turn on the water; clean, safe to drink, water comes out. We usually don’t think about where it comes from; we take it for granted. ...
James Townsend
- Apr 19, 2018
Portland Jr. Raiders Announce Youth Football and Cheer Registration for 2018
Are you ready for some Jr. Raider football and cheer? The Portland Tackle Football Association, better known as Jr. Raiders, will be...
Jordan D. Smith
- Apr 18, 2018
Old School, New Homes for Portlanders
For nearly a decade, the old Brush Street School building stood vacant. It was an eyesore complete with boarded up windows, cracked...
James Townsend
- Apr 18, 2018
Jenny Leik named principal of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School
A release from the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids IONIA, Mich. – Rev. Thomas Brown, pastor of the parishes of SS. Peter and Paul in...
