

Beacon Staff
Nov 11, 2020
Thank you Veterans
On this Veteran's Day, the Portland Beacon would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the men and women who have served our...


Kurt Fedewa on behalf of Downtown Portland
Nov 11, 2020
Business Spotlight—“Portland Products”
Portland Products is a local company that produces metal products and metal stampings as well as value-added assemblies and other...


Obituaries
Nov 11, 2020
Obituary for Walter L. Cross
Walter L. Cross, a longtime resident of Portland, Michigan passed away at the age of 72 on Monday November 9, 2020. Walter is survived by...


Randy Hodge
Nov 11, 2020
Second Marking Period Off to a Busy Start
After a very exciting and busy first marking period, the second marking period has left no room for the weary. We are off and running...

Announcement
Nov 11, 2020
Heartlands Names November Students of the Month
Hartlands Institute of Technology has announced its Student of the Month award winners for November 2020. This month's winners include...


Beacon Staff
Nov 11, 2020
Reese Townsend Named October Student-Athlete of the Month
Reese Townsend, a senior offensive lineman and defensive end on the football team at Portland High School School, has been chosen as the...


Beacon Staff
Nov 11, 2020
Against the Odds, PHS Grad and Wounded Vet, Completes 2020 Marine Corp Marathon
Special to the Portland Beacon. Daniel Lathers, a 2005 Portland High School Graduate, and retired U.S. Marine, completed the Marine Corp...

Announcement
Nov 9, 2020
Meredith and Brown Finish in Upper Level at MHSAA Division 4 Championship
Portland cross country was represented by two St. Patrick runners at the Division 4 State Championship meet at Michigan International...


Obituaries
Nov 9, 2020
Obituary for Patricia Ann (Hansen) Johnson
Patricia Ann (Hansen) Johnson, 77, of Portland, formerly of Cedar Springs, passed away November 9, 2020 after a short battle with cancer....


James Townsend
Nov 9, 2020
Portland football season ends due to COVID
On Sunday evening, Portland high school football players were still savoring their thrilling victory over Grand Rapids West Catholic....