Obituaries

Obituary for Dorothy L. (Smith) Lenneman

Dorothy L. (Smith) Lenneman died November 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family to go to her heavenly home to join her family there....

Obituaries

Obituary for Brenda Ann Smith

Brenda Ann Smith, 57, of Portland, passed away on November 10, 2022. She was born on January 24, 1965, the daughter of Leo and Sally...

Obituaries

Obituary for Phillip Edward McCrum

Phillip Edward McCrum, of Portland, passed away on November 14, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of James...

Obituaries

Obituary for Winifred Helen (Keusch) Kortes

Winifred Helen Kortes, passed away November 6, 2022 at the age of 103. She was born on July 9, 1919 in Portland, Michigan, the daughter...

Announcement

November Student of the Month for Ionia County Career Center

The Ionia County Career Center is proud to announce our November Student of the Month Award Winners! Student of the Month is awarded to...

Announcement

PPS announces October Raiders of the Month

The Portland Public Schools recently recognized the Raider of the Month winners for October. Grade Student #1 Student #2 DK ...

James Townsend

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

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

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

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...