

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...
Jim Townsend
Jun 28, 2019


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...
Milo Root
Jun 28, 2019


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
Jun 28, 2019


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
Jun 28, 2019


“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...
James Townsend
Jun 28, 2019


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...
Robert Lathers
Jun 28, 2019


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
Jun 28, 2019


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
Jun 25, 2019


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...
Jim Townsend
Jun 25, 2019


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...
James Townsend
Jun 25, 2019