James Townsend
Nov 19, 2022
Raider Football play-off run ends at GRCC
On Friday, November 11th, the Portland High School football team traveled to Grand Rapids Catholic Central for an MHSAA Division 5...
Announcement
Nov 11, 2022
Community Fund accepting applications for Christmas Giving Program
Applications for the Portland Community Fund Associations Christmas Giving Program are available at the schools, churches, Portland City...
James Townsend
Nov 11, 2022
Natalee Teachworth Named October Student-Athlete of the Month
Natalee Teachworth, a member of the St. Patrick School Volleyball team has been selected as the Portland Beacon and J-Dubb’s Signature...
Announcement
Nov 11, 2022
St. Patrick Volleyball Advances to State Quarterfinals
The Shamrock volleyball team traveled to Kingston and played Ubly in the regional championship. The Shamrocks swept the Bearcats in 3...
Margaret Sheffer
Nov 11, 2022
The Milne Letter
In 1833, James Milne and his young son left England for the Michigan territory. They found their way to Portland, which he called Porter...
Announcement
Nov 11, 2022
PFCU Credit Union Announces New President/CEO and Executive Vice President
The PFCU Credit Union Board of Directors has named Michele Makley as the next President/CEO of the Credit Union. An experienced credit...
Amy Guilford
Nov 11, 2022
Local twins get a second opportunity of a lifetime
Three years ago, I shared the story of Erin and Alyssa Hengesbach’s “once in a lifetime experience.” The identical twin sisters had been...
Announcement
Nov 11, 2022
Portland Township Recycling set for November 26-27
Even though it's a holiday weekend, recycling for Portland Township residents will still be held on November 26-27, 2022 (always the 4th...
Announcement
Nov 11, 2022
Portland Cruiser donating money to Portland Food Bank
The Portland Cruisers recently donated $750.00 to the Portland Food Bank to support the programs efforts in the Portland community.
Obituaries
Nov 8, 2022
Obituary for Shaun Allen Johnson
Shaun Allen Johnson, 26, of Big Rapids, formerly of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Shaun enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
