James Townsend
Dec 30, 2018
Obituary for Michael Frederick Manning
Michael Frederick Manning, age 79 of Portland, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born on December 12, 1939 the son of...
James Townsend
Dec 30, 2018
First Congregational Church Seeks Musical Accompanist/Choir Director
First Congregational Church in Portland, Michigan seeks a musical accompanist/choir director for Sunday worship services from 10 to 11...
Jim Townsend
Dec 29, 2018
Raider Wrestling Takes First at Mike Adamson Invitational
The Portland High School wrestling team traveled to Ionia on December 28th for the Mike Adamson Invitational. 11 Raiders reached the...
Jim Townsend
Dec 29, 2018
Ashley Bower Named December Student Athlete of the Month
Ashley Bower, a freshman guard on the Portland High School Raider basketball team, has been chosen by the readers of The Portland Beacon...
Jim Townsend
Dec 29, 2018
Please Consider Supporting Local Journalism in Our Community
It is that time again. That uncomfortable time, for me at least, where I put out a plea for your financial support of The Portland...
Jordan D. Smith
Dec 29, 2018
Portland Officials Vigilant for PFAS in Water
PFAS has been in the news statewide in the past year or so since it was found in the drinking water of people living near a former...
James Townsend
Dec 26, 2018
Looking for Local Events for New Years
The Portland Beacon is putting together a list of local things to do for New Years Eve and New Years Day. If your business or...
James Townsend
Dec 22, 2018
Poll Now Open for December Student Athlete of Month
We are excited to announce that our December Student Athlete of the Month poll is now open. J-Dubbs Signature Subs of Portland has...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Dec 21, 2018
St. Pat's Girls take out Dansville
The Dansville Aggies visited Portland on December 20th for a contest with the Shamrocks. The Shamrocks defeated the Aggies handily,...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Dec 21, 2018
St. Patrick's boys outlast the Fowler Eagles
On Wednesday, December 19th, the Fowler Eagles visited Portland for a match with the St. Patrick's Shamrocks. The Eagles came to play,...