August - 2020

James Townsend

Obituary for Eugene A. Schueller

Eugene A. Schueller, age 79, of Portland, passed away August 27, 2020 at his home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are...

James Townsend

PHS Graduate Jared Guy named Head Tennis Coach at Alma College

Jared Guy has been named the new head coach of the Alma College men's and women's tennis teams, as announced by Director of Athletics...

James Townsend

Obituary for Judy Ann (Sanderson) Martin

Judy Ann Martin, age 75, of Portland, passed away on August 23, 2020 at her home. She was born in Marion, Michigan on March 14, 1945 to...

James Townsend

Friends of the Red Mill announces 1st Annual Portland Chocolate Walk

Just in time for Sweetest Day, Friends of the Red Mill and the Portland Area Retailers would like to invite all to join us for the 1st...

James Townsend

Portland Public Schools seeks to fill multiple openings

The following is from an email sent to PPS Superintendent Will Heath to district parents on August 26th, 2020. Several of you have asked...

James Townsend

Portland Cross Country Harriers Open Season at DeWitt

The Raider Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams traveled to the St. Francis Retreat Center on Tuesday to open their 2020 season. First...

Andrew Seavey

Raider Tennis Battle’s Tough Competition to Take 2nd

The Portland Boy’s Varsity Tennis team was back in action on Tuesday, as they hosted Grant, Essexville-Garber, and former division rival,...

James Townsend

Obituary for Margaret D. Rowe

Margaret D. Rowe, age 87, of Portland, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born August 3, 1933 in Lansing, Michigan to Lawrence...

Robert Lathers

Portland Superintendent Will Heath Pleased with First Day of School

"Today was an exciting day for all of us”, Superintendent Will Heath shared with the Beacon this afternoon. “Kudos to all of our staff...

James Townsend

Raider Tennis finishes second in second Quad of season

Portland hosted their second quad of the season on Friday. Gross Point Woods University Liggett, led by nationally ranked William...