June - 2022 3/5

Announcement

Lucas Kimball Named to Cedarville University Dean's List for Spring 2022

Cedarville University student Lucas Kimball of Portland, MI, majoring in Civil Engineering, was named to the Dean's List at Cedarville...

Announcement

Locally made first aid kits to Ukraine are in transit

We recently told you about a local group preparing first aid kids for those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. You can find more on...

Release from the Office of State Rep. Julie Calley

Rep. Calley’s plan to increase access to affordable child care heads to governor

The Michigan Senate recently approved a bipartisan proposal Rep. Julie Calley helped sponsor to improve access to affordable child care...

James Townsend

Noah Simpson Named May Student-Athlete of the Month

Noah Simpson, a junior on the Portland High School track and field team, has been selected as the Portland Beacon and J-Dubb’s Signature...

Obituaries

Obituary for Joseph "Joe" P. Hoppes

Joseph “Little Joe” Hoppes was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a longstanding member of the “Buck Barn”, but above all he was a...

Obituaries

Obituary for William Milton Bigford

William Milton Bigford, age 84 of Lyons, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. He was born on February 25, 1938, the son of William and...

Obituaries

Obituary for Kathleen Ann (Smith) Russman

Kathleen Ann Russman, age 68, of Portland, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was born on...

Announcement

Historical Society Hamburg Dinner set for June 17th

Please join the Portland Area Historical Society as their first Hamburg Dinner, Friday, June 17th 5:00-7:00 at the Portland VFW on Bridge...

Announcement

JUNE - The Shape of Things to Come!

Downtown Portland's "On the Street" newsletter for June 2022 is now available. You can find the full newsletter HERE. The June edition...

Announcement

St. Patrick Track State Finals Recap

Wrapping up the season at the Division 4 Track and Field State Finals on June 4, the Lady Shamrocks found themselves on the podium...