Obituaries
Jun 26, 2021
Obituary for Robert William Miller
Robert W. Miller, 74, was born in Jackson, Michigan on December 24,1946. He passed away in Lansing, Michigan on June 22, 2021. Robert...
Obituaries
Jun 26, 2021
Obituary for Joanna Catherine (Pline) Beard
Joanna Catherine Beard, age 90, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1930, the daughter of...
Jordan D. Smith
Jun 26, 2021
Beacon Readers Share Favorite River Excursions
I recently got into kayaking. They say everyone needs a good hobby. I like the outdoors, and the water so it seemed like a natural fit. I...
Announcement
Jun 26, 2021
Three- and Four-year-old TOTs Soccer Camp set for August 2nd-5th
PHS soccer coaches and players will be hosting a TOTs soccer camp August 2nd through 5th. The camp is open to three- and four-year-old...
Announcement
Jun 20, 2021
Portland Girls Tennis Coach and Three Players receive Statewide Recognition
Portland High School girls tennis coach Crystal Lowe was recently named division 4 coach of the year by the Michigan High School Tennis...
Jordan D. Smith
Jun 20, 2021
Toan Park Renovations Continue Despite Pandemic Cost Increases
It’s become a familiar refrain; nearly a cliche to say that the past year and a half of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every...
Release from the Office of State Rep. Julie Calley
Jun 20, 2021
Rep. Calley, state leaders announce plan to improve access to child care in Michigan
State Rep. Julie Calley this week helped announce a comprehensive plan aimed at improving access to high-quality, affordable child care...
Announcement
Jun 20, 2021
Portland Township Recycling set for June 26-27
Portland Township recycling will take place on June 26-27 from 8 am to 5 pm each day or until the bins are full. Please break down all...
Announcement
Jun 14, 2021
MHSAA BOY’S GOLF DIVISION 3 STATE FINALS!
The Portland varsity golf team qualified to compete in the 2021 DIVISION 3 MHSAA STATE FINALS as just the eighth golf team from Portland...
Announcement
Jun 14, 2021
Butterfield, Clark and Pung named to Alma College Winter 2021 Dean's List Announced
ALMA, MI - Alma College has released the Dean's List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2021...
