Jim Townsend
Mar 29, 2019
PHS Softball Invites Supporters to April 13th Dedication
The Portland Highs School softball program will soon be unveiling some impressive improvements to their complex. The improvements will...
James Townsend
Mar 29, 2019
Rep. Calley invites residents to attend local office hours
State Rep. Julie Calley welcomes residents to office hours in four communities in April. Calley, of Portland, will give a legislative...
Robert Lathers with Jill Scheurer
Mar 29, 2019
Portland Middle School Science Olympiad Team Qualifies for State Tournament…. Again!
Jill Scheurer, Portland Middle School Science teacher is an avid advocate for Science Olympiad which is completing its fourth year at the...
Beacon Staff
Mar 29, 2019
Portland Raider Girls Tennis: Off to a Great 2019 Start
When Jim Niebling, Portland’s iconic tennis coach, decided to retire at the end of last year after a 21-year career as the Raider’s...
James Townsend
Mar 28, 2019
Portland Cruisers to Host 50’s & 60’s Night on May 30th
Come out and join the Portland Cruiser’s for 50’s & 60’s Night to Benefit the Portland Food Bank on May 30, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at...
James Townsend
Mar 28, 2019
Portland Girls Soccer Picks up Wins Over Lansing Eastern
Both JV and Varsity Portland Girls Soccer started the season out with wins on Tuesday over Lansing Eastern. The JV Girls started play...
James Townsend
Mar 28, 2019
Courtney Pohl 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: Courtney Pohl Grade: 12...
James Townsend
Mar 28, 2019
Obituary for Alan John Meyers
On Saturday March 23, 2019, Alan Meyers, age 31, devoted son, brother, grandson, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly in Eagle, Michigan....
Jim Townsend
Mar 26, 2019
Owen Guilford Named March Student Athlete of the Month
Owen Guilford, a senior wrestler and football player at Portland High School, has been chosen as the winner of the J-Dubbs Signature...
Jim Townsend
Mar 25, 2019
Two Local Bridges Identified as in Poor Condition on MDOT Site
Much attention is currently being focused on infrastructure needs in our state. From water systems to roads to bridges, our state is...