

James Townsend
Apr 12, 2018
Raider Softball Takes Two from Central Montcalm
The Portland varsity softball team traveled to Central Montcalm on Tuesday for their opener of the season and came home with two wins. In...


James Townsend
Apr 12, 2018
Raider Tennis Falls to Haslett
On Wednesday, the Vikings of Haslett defeated the Portland girls tennis team six to two. Singles No. 1 — Marla Küsel, HASLETT HIGH...

James Townsend
Apr 12, 2018
Obituary for Catherine C. Fedewa
Catherine C. Fedewa, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. The Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Mike Alber at 1:00...


James Townsend
Apr 12, 2018
Taylor Trierweiler 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: Taylor Trierweiler Grade: 12...


James Townsend
Apr 12, 2018
Shamrock Baseball Takes Two from Morrice
On Tuesday, the St. Patrick Shamrock baseball team traveled to Morrice to take on the Orioles in a non-league contest. In the first game...


James Townsend
Apr 10, 2018
Hoxie-Green Awarded “Master Boardmember Award”
On Monday night at the Portland Public School Board meeting, board member Linda Hoxie Green was awarded with a “Master Boardmember Award”...


James Townsend
Apr 4, 2018
Sports Writer Wanted
The Portland Beacon is searching for a contributing writer to cover local varsity sports teams, including both Portland High School and...


James Townsend
Apr 4, 2018
Transition to Kindergarten Program Aims to Prepare Parents
Transitions are an important piece to a child’s success in school. Strong family-school-community relationships are essential during...


James Townsend
Apr 4, 2018
Obituary for LeRoy Vern Jackson
FEBRUARY 26, 1929 - MARCH 27, 2018 (AGE 89) LeRoy Jackson, 89 of Sunfield, Michigan had a tee time with his maker Tuesday afternoon at...


James Townsend
Apr 4, 2018
Obituary for Shirley Ann (Shackelford) Sandborn
OCTOBER 31, 1942 - MARCH 31, 2018 (AGE 75) Shirley Ann (Shackelford) Sandborn passed to The Other Side March 31st 2018. She was born in...