James Townsend
Mar 25, 2019
Obituary for Stewart Nelson Hill
Stewart Nelson Hill, of Portland, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2019. As an alumnus of Michigan State University’s...
James Townsend
Mar 25, 2019
Community Easter Egg Hunt
We are excited to announce the Portland Area Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday, April 20th at high noon. The event will be held at...
Beacon Staff
Mar 25, 2019
2019 Portland Raider Track Season Preview
Portland Girls’ Varsity Track Team “We have a young team this year and while the kids have been working hard to get ready for the season,...
James Townsend
Mar 22, 2019
Portland Beacon Posters Now Available
In an effort to promote The Portland Beacon to local residents, we teamed up with PHS graduate and Western Michigan University graphic...
Terri Legg
Mar 22, 2019
49% Percent of Montcalm County and 43% of Ionia County Households Fail to Make Ends Meet, United Way
The Michigan Association of United Ways Finds Low Wages, Reduced Work Hours and Depleted Savings among Challenges for Michigan’s Working...
Sarah Honzowitz and Portland Beacon Staff
Mar 22, 2019
Portland High School Science Olympiad Team Celebrates Successful Season
The Portland High School Science Olympiad team traveled to Lansing Community College last Saturday to compete in the Region 11 High...
James Townsend
Mar 22, 2019
Obituary for Marion Lorain Jordan
Marion Lorain Jordan, age 88, of Portland, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2019. She was born on October 23, 1930 in Royal Oak,...
James Townsend
Mar 22, 2019
Owen Guilford 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: Owen Guilford Grade: 12...
James Townsend
Mar 21, 2019
Notice to Bidders: PHS Pole Barn Up for Bid
The following is from a posting on the Portland Public Schools website. The full posting can be found at http://www.portlandk12.org/News...
James Townsend
Mar 21, 2019
Portland Fire Softball Registration Now Open
Portland Fire, a locally based travel softball program for girls, is now registering for the 2019 season. The program fields teams at...
