James Townsend
May 14, 2020
Superintendent Will Heath answers reader questions
Portland Public Schools Superintendent Will Heath graciously agreed to answer questions from Portland Beacon readers. Below you will...
James Townsend
May 12, 2020
Obituary for Nancy R. Agostini
Nancy R. Agostini, 61, of Portland passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020. She was born August 14, 1958, in Waterbury, CT to John and...
James Townsend
May 12, 2020
Consumers Energy Announces River Access Site to Close Temporarily for Webber Dam Upgrade
Consumers Energy announced today that the west access site to the Grand River at Webber Dam will be closed Friday, May 15 through...
James Townsend
May 8, 2020
Diocese of Grand Rapids extends suspension of all public Masses through May 28
The following is a release from the Diocese of Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Bishop Walkowiak has extended his suspension of all...
James Townsend
May 8, 2020
Obituary for Erna Ida Vanderwouw
Erna Ida Vanderwouw, age 87, of Portland, formerly of Northville passed away April 30, 2020. She was born August 29, 1932 in Labuhn,...
James Townsend
May 8, 2020
Seeding Changes Again Most Notable at MHSAA Representative Council Spring Meeting
The following is a release from the MHSAA. EAST LANSING, Mich. – May 8 – The addition of seeding at the Regional level in ice hockey and...
James Townsend
May 8, 2020
Multiple fire departments battled Thursday house fire on Academy Street
On Thursday afternoon, the Portland Area Fire Authority responded to a structure fire on Academy Street near the intersection with...
Robert Lathers
May 6, 2020
Portland City Council Approves Water & Wastewater Rate Increases to Help Fund Major Improvements
Portland City Council approved a one-time 15% rate increase for water and a one-time 8% increase for wastewater at its meeting on Monday...
James Townsend
May 5, 2020
Little Raiders Preschool registration now open for 2020-2021 School Year
Little Raiders Preschool is a high-quality Kindergarten readiness program operated by the Portland Public Schools. Located within...
James Townsend
May 5, 2020
Obituary for Kendall G. Lovell
Kendall Gordon Lovell, age 83, of Portland, passed on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born on November 4, 1936 in Vermontville the son of...
