Earlier this month we started a monthly piece at The Portland Beacon focusing on volunteers right here in our community. People that go...

Portland’s Luke Dalman took first place at regionals on Saturday averaging a 201 over six games. Luke Dalman’s scores on the day were...

Age 80, of Portland, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Joann was born on July 24, 1937 in Ionia, the daughter of Vern and...

July 13, 1938-February 22, 2018 LaVonne was born in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Margaret (Cornell) and Lawrence Anthony. She loved...

Team regionals for high school bowling was held on Friday. The Raider girls team came in first place. From this tournament, only the top...

The Raider girls basketball team traveled to Williamston on Friday night for their regular season finale. The Hornets beat the Raiders...

Germaine Rose Shattuck, age 83, of Portland, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born November 24, 1934, the daughter of...

Grand Hearing Center is proud to announce that they have partnered with the Ionia County Conservation District as an official drop off...

The St. Patrick girls basketball team traveled to Potterville to face the Vikings on Thursday night. The Shamrocks won 47-26. Katie...

Due to an unforeseen medical emergency with one of the band members, the SKANK show scheduled for the Oakwood Lounge on Saturday,...