James Townsend
Apr 25, 2020
Diocese of Grand Rapids extends cancellation of all public Masses through May 17
Bishop Walkowiak has extended his suspension of ALL public Masses and all other liturgical and devotional services throughout the Diocese...
Robert Lathers
Apr 22, 2020
Popular PHS Principal Christine Rockey Announces Retirement
Christine Rockey sent a letter to parents and students early this morning announcing that she is stepping down as Portland High School...
James Townsend
Apr 22, 2020
Bridge Street Closed at Grand River Avenue
Bridge Street is now closed at Grand River Avenue and will remain closed for three or four weeks. This work is part of the Bridge Street...
James Townsend
Apr 21, 2020
Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to R
Act Now – Go to IRS.gov – A Message from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul “Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental...
James Townsend
Apr 18, 2020
Obituary for Lynn Eugene Olger
Lynn Eugene Olger, age 70, of Lyons, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1949 in Carson City, the son of Ray...
James Townsend
Apr 18, 2020
Garden Club Geranium Pre-Sale Deadline is April 21st
The Portland Garden Club is now accepting pre-orders for their Annual Geranium Sale. While the club is still working on the details for...
James Townsend
Apr 18, 2020
Have you ever thought about public service? There is still time to run for local office this fall.
Ionia County Clerk, Greg Geiger told the Beacon on Friday that he is busy helping local office seekers complete the filing requirements...
James Townsend
Apr 17, 2020
Obituary for Richard Nelson Smith
Richard Nelson Smith, age 70, of Portland, passed away April 16, 2020. He was born June 20, 1949 in Falmouth, Michigan, the son of George...
James Townsend
Apr 17, 2020
Portland Twp. Recycling still on for April 25th and 26th
Portland Township will be going ahead with the April recycling event on April 25-26, 2020, but it will operate a little differently from...
James Townsend
Apr 17, 2020
Supplemental Security Income Recipients Will Receive Automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
SSI Recipients with Dependent Children Should Still Go To IRS.gov to Provide Their Information The Social Security Administration...
