August - 2018 2/5

Robert Lathers

Portland Cross Country Teams Compete in Laingsburg Early Burg Invitational

Nineteen Mid-Michigan High Schools sent their Boys and or Girls Cross Country teams to Laingsburg to compete on Thursday. Fowlerville...

James Townsend

Portland and Danby Townships Recycling Reminder for August

This is a reminder that Portland and Danby Townships will hold their monthly recycling event on August 25-26, from 8-5 each day, on...

Pete Hoffmeyer

Portland Tops Ovid-Elsie in Season Opener

In a tough Week 1 game, Portland was able to pull away from Ovid-Elsie for an 18-0 victory to start the season. This would mark the 53rd...

Pete Hoffmeyer

Portland Raiders Football Preview 2018

The 2018 season marks the 20th year as Head Coach for John Novara. Novara will be looking to replace some key players from last year’s...

James Townsend

The Portland Beacon Celebrates One Year Serving the Community

Today marks one-year since The Portland Beacon posted its first story. Back on August 22nd, 2017, after a brief piece introducing The...

Benjamin Rex Cross

2018 Shamrock Football Season Preview

The Shamrocks kicked off their season with a scrimmage Friday, August 17th at Manistee Catholic Central. St. Pat’s had contests against...

Jim Townsend

4th Grade Pair Holds Lemonade Stand to Benefit Youth Football Program

A pair of young men who will begin fourth grade at Westwood this week recently held a lemonade stand from which they donated a portion of...

James Townsend

Obituary for Mary Ellen Schrauben

Mary Ellen Schrauben, age 78, of Portland, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born February 2, 1940, the daughter of George J....

James Townsend

Portland Boys Soccer Wins Battle at the Hive Soccer Tournament

The PHS boys soccer team opened the season with two wins and were champions of the Battle at the Hive soccer tournament this past...

Jim Townsend

Oakwood Outdoor Classroom Dedication Set for August 20th

Oakwood Elementary School will host a dedication ceremony for its new outdoor classroom on August 20th at 4:30 PM. The outdoor classroom...