

Local Writer Publishes First Romance Novel
Things are heating up for a local author who just published her first novel. It’s Always Been You is a story of a “steamy, second...
Jordan D. Smith
Jan 14, 2022


The Portland VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, known as the “VFW,” have an important presence in Portland. The purpose of the VFW is to provide an...
Kurt Fedewa
Jan 14, 2022


Lydia Meredith Named December Student-Athlete of the Month
Lydia Meredith, a senior on the St. Patrick School basketball team has been selected as the Portland Beacon and J-Dubb’s Signature Subs...
James Townsend
Jan 10, 2022


Portland High School’s Abigail Davison Awarded Full Scholarship through QuestBridge
Abigail Davison will be attending Grinnell College in Iowa after graduating from Portland High School. She will be doing so with a full...
James Townsend
Jan 10, 2022


Shamrock boys fall to Morrice
St. Patrick was defeated by Morrice 34-25 on Saturday night. Brayden Simon led the team with 9 points 10 rebounds and 4 steals. Cole...
Announcement
Jan 10, 2022


Obituary for Larry E. Brazee
Larry E. Brazee, 81, of Grand Ledge, formerly of Portland, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born July 13, 1940 in...
Obituaries
Jan 10, 2022


Portland Youth Soccer registration set for January 30th
Portland Soccer CASL Registration will be held Sunday, January 30th, 2022 at the Portland Middle School from 6-8pm. Players and parents...
Announcement
Jan 10, 2022


Portland Bowlers find success at “Battle of the Baker”
On Sunday, the Portland High School Bowling team traveled to Battle Creek for the annual “Battle of the Baker” tournament which was held...
Announcement
Jan 10, 2022


Portland High School holding Winterfest week January 31 - February 5
Portland High School will host Winterfest activities the week of January 31st through February 5th. The Powderpuff volleyball game will...
Announcement
Jan 10, 2022


Portland Township scheduled for January 22-23
Recycling for Portland Township residents will be held on January 22-23, 2022 (always the 4th Saturday). Bins will be available at 1...
Announcement
Jan 10, 2022













