September - 2020

Announcement

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...

Obituaries

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

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...

James Townsend

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...

Announcement

Ionia County Notice of Election

NOTICE OF ELECTION, REGISTRATION, PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOVEMBER 3, 2020 STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED...

James Townsend

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

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...

Benjamin Rex Cross

Shamrocks overpower Vestaburg

On Friday, September 26th, the Saint Patrick Shamrocks traveled north to Vestaburg to play the 1-0 Wolverines. The Shamrocks came to...

Andrew Seavey

Portland Football Grabs Their First Win of the Season, Dominating Charlotte 33-0

For the Raiders, week 1 left a lot to be desired. The fans were left waiting for Portland’s first touchdown and wondering if the Raiders...

James Townsend

Obituary for Mary Julia Beard

Mary Julia Beard, age 82, of Portland, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1937, the daughter of...