

Rep. Calley: State budget plan protects priorities during tough budget year
State Rep. Julie Calley said the new state budget plan signed into law today overcomes the financial challenges posed by COVID-19 and...
Release from the Office of State Rep. Julie Calley
Sep 30, 2020


Lady Raiders take 3rd in CAAC White Division Golf Tournament
The CAAC white division golf tournament was played at Willow Wood Golf Course in Portland MI on Wednesday. Due to inclement weather,...
Announcement
Sep 30, 2020


The Claudia Keusch Chapter of the National Honor Society at PHS Partners With “Adopt a Highway”
This past Saturday, September 26th, students from the Claudia Keusch chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) at Portland High School...
Teaghan Lathers
Sep 30, 2020


PHS Announces 2020 Homecoming Events
Portland High School is proud to still carry on some homecoming festivities, even with all the unique times and precautions. It was the...
Announcement
Sep 28, 2020


Obituary for Lorraine Hillyard
Lorraine Hillyard, age 85 of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Portland passed away on September 21, 2020. Lorraine was born on July 9, 1935 in...
Obituaries
Sep 27, 2020


Obituary for Patricia Ann Stalker
Patricia Ann Stalker, age 81, of Portland, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1939 the daughter of...
Obituaries
Sep 27, 2020


Technical changes to the Beacon
Our website provider recently pushed an update to their platform, and in recent days the update was implemented on the Beacon. You may...
James Townsend
Sep 27, 2020


Ionia County Notice of Election
NOTICE OF ELECTION, REGISTRATION, PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOVEMBER 3, 2020 STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED...
Announcement
Sep 27, 2020


School Board Candidates answer questions from Beacon Staff and Readers
Seven candidates are running for three seats on the Portland Public School Board of Education. The top three vote getters will serve a...
James Townsend
Sep 27, 2020


MHSAA Announces Format Changes for 2020 Football Playoffs
The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association has approved an adjusted format for this season’s 11 and...
James Townsend
Sep 26, 2020













