

Social Security benefits increase in 2022
Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 5.9% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)...
Vonda Van Til
Nov 27, 2021


Obituary for Patrick Robert Hoppes
Patrick Robert Hoppes, age 60, of Portland, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on November 23, 2021. He was born on...
Obituaries
Nov 27, 2021


Obituary for Joseph Martin Spitzley
Joseph Martin Spitzley, age 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021. He was born on November 3, 1927 in...
Obituaries
Nov 27, 2021


Laynie Meredith Named October Student-Athlete of the Month
Laynie Meredith, a sophomore on the St. Patrick School cross country team has been selected as the Portland Beacon and J-Dubb’s Signature...
James Townsend
Nov 27, 2021


The Portland Area Service Group – “The Senior Center”
The senior center of Portland is a place for seniors to enjoy. Stephanie McLaughlin serves as director of the center. “We are designed as...
Kurt Fedewa
Nov 27, 2021


Portland Football Falls in State Semi-Finals
On Saturday afternoon, the Portland Raider football squad traveled to Novi High School to face the Mariners of Marine City in the MHSAA...
James Townsend
Nov 21, 2021


Craft Chiropractic Closing Portland Office November 24th
Craft Chiropractic recently announced that it will soon be closing their Portland location. Dennis R Craft DC told the Beacon, "After 20...
Announcement
Nov 20, 2021


Portland Community Fund News
People are asking, “Hey Portland, what’s going on at the Goodwill Building?” The Portland Community Fund Association (PCFA) is using the...
Announcement
Nov 20, 2021


Ionia County Career Center Announces November Student of the Month Winners
The Ionia County Career Center recently announced its November Student of the Month winners.
Announcement
Nov 20, 2021


National Letter of Intent Signing for Lydia Meredith and Carly Scheurer
St. Patrick High School seniors Lydia Meredith and Carly Scheurer recently signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their...
Announcement
Nov 20, 2021