

Portland Middle School Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll and Principal’s List
Portland Middle School has announced its third quarter Honor Roll and Principal’s List. Students receiving Honor Roll maintained a grade...
James Townsend
Apr 22, 2019


Raider Tennis Goes 2-1 at Allegan
The Lady Raider Tennis team traveled to Allegan on Saturday to complete in the Allegan Tiger Invitation. The Lady Raiders picked up wins...
James Townsend
Apr 22, 2019


Accepting Entries for Youth Sports Directory 2019
The Portland Beacon is creating a directory of local youth sports programs available in the community. We are strong supporters of youth...
James Townsend
Apr 20, 2019


St. Pat's Softball Defeats Potterville
The Lady Shamrocks visited Potterville for a CMAC matchup on Wednesday, April 17th. Despite starting a little slow, the Shamrocks...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Apr 20, 2019


Shamrock Baseball Wins CMAC Opener
The Shamrock Baseball team travelled to Potterville to defend its unbeaten record and begin a tough CMAC schedule. Lightning forced them...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Apr 19, 2019


Beacon to Offer Free Local Advertising to One Local Business or Non-Profit During May
Calling local small business owners and non-profit managers! The Portland Beacon is looking for one local organization that is...
James Townsend
Apr 19, 2019


Public Invited to National Day of Prayer at the Red Mill Pavilion on May 2nd
Portland Area Ministerial Association National Day of Prayer - May 2, 2019 7:00 p.m. Red Mill Pavilion Praying for our Nation, our City,...
James Townsend
Apr 19, 2019


Lathers to Receive 2019 Distinguished Alumnus Award from GVSU
Robert Lathers, a regular contributor to The Portland Beacon, has been selected to receive Grand Valley State University School of Social...
Jim Townsend
Apr 19, 2019


PPS Administration Acting Quickly to get PHS Throwers Back into Action
As bond funded construction projects sprang into action around Portland Public School campuses in recent days, miscommunication on one...
Jim Townsend
Apr 19, 2019


Community Cleanup Day Set for May 4th
According to the City if Portland’s website, “The Annual Community Clean Up will be held Saturday, May 4th at the Department of Public...
James Townsend
Apr 17, 2019













