June - 2019

Jim Townsend

With Only Three Days Left “Local 3000” Fundraising Campaign Still Far from Goal

The Portland Beacon’s “Local 3000” fundraising campaign needs your help. The campaign ends this Sunday, June 30th, and we have only...

Milo Root

Parks & Rec Softball Update Week 8

The summer men's league title has been clinched following another undefeated week of game play by Wagon Wheel's Ray Fox All Stars. Ray...

James Townsend

PFCU Partners with the Portland District Library to provide a Little Library

PFCU has partnered with the Portland District Library to provide the first Little Library in the Portland community. The Little Library...

James Townsend

Registration Open for Portland Football Charity Golf Outing

Registration is now open for the 2019 Portland Football Charity Golf Outing to be held August 10th at Willow Wood Golf Club. This outing...

James Townsend

“Portland Stories” to Debut in September

A “live story-telling” event is being planned for the Portland Community Theatre Stage. Eight local storytellers will each tell a short...

Robert Lathers

Portland City Councilman Baldyga not seeking re-election

When Portland City voters go to the polls this fall the familiar name of Councilman Robert Baldyga will not be on the ballot. Baldyga...

Jim Townsend

Annie Gunderman Named June Student Athlete of the Month

We are pleased to announce that Annie Gunderman, has been chosen as the winner of the J-Dubbs Signature Subs/Portland Beacon Student...

Jim Townsend

With Only Six Days Remaining, Beacon Long Way from Goal in “Local 3000” Fundraising Campaign

The Portland Beacon’s “Local 3000” fundraising campaign needs your help. The campaign ends on June 30th and we have only reached 22% of...

Jim Townsend

Editorial: Financial Disclosure by Elected Officials is Needed in Michigan and Locally

Anyone who follows The Portland Beacon with any sort of regularity can easily see that we normally avoid sharing our own opinions. This...

James Townsend

Friends of the Red Mill Seeking Vendors for 2019 Red Mill Community Day

WHAT: The fourth annual Red Mill Community Day. Our mission is to promote community through a celebration of our history, our present and...