Jim Townsend
Jun 29, 2018
Keep Local Journalism Alive and Growing in Portland
As The Portland Beacon continues to grow, I am at a point where I must find new sources of revenue in order to pay for additional content....
James Townsend
Jun 28, 2018
2018 Raider Softball Team Receives Multiple Individual Awards
The Portland High School softball team recently announced a summary of the individual honors that team members this season. Those honors...
Jordan D. Smith
Jun 28, 2018
Vintage Tanning Opens in Opera Block
When you picture a real estate developer, you may picture a guy in a slick suit and tie closing deals and jet setting. You probably...
Jim Townsend
Jun 26, 2018
Cross State Bike Tour Makes Overnight Stop in Portland
If you spent any time around town Monday afternoon or evening, it would have been hard not to notice a spike in bicycle traffic. The...
James Townsend
Jun 23, 2018
Rep. Calley hosts summer reading contest for area kids
State Rep. Julie Calley announced today she is sponsoring a summer reading contest for children first through fifth grade in Barry and...
James Townsend
Jun 23, 2018
First Congregational Church of Portland Announces Contest Winners
First Congregational Church of Portland just concluded their first of a series of fun contests in celebration of their 175th anniversary....
James Townsend
Jun 22, 2018
Summer Fest Kicks Off June 22nd
Portland St. Patrick Catholic Parish will be hosting its annual Summer Fest June 22nd through 24th. Originally started back in 1972 as...
James Townsend
Jun 22, 2018
Obituary for Richard V. Almy
Richard V. Almy, age 88, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born on July 29, 1929, the son of Vene and Mildred (Morse) Almy....
James Townsend
Jun 21, 2018
Benefit for Dawn Hutson
The friends and family of Dawn Hutson will be hosting a fundraiser for Dawn’s medical expenses on July 13th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at...
James Townsend
Jun 21, 2018
United Way 2-1-1 Returns to Montcalm and Ionia Counties
The local office of the United Way is excited to announce that 2-1-1 has returned to Montcalm and Ionia Counties. 2-1-1 is a free and...
