

Raider baseball starts 2025 campaign with 2-0 record
On Friday, the Portland High School varsity baseball team headed down to Alabama for their annual spring trip, but the Raiders were able...
Announcement
Apr 5


Shamrock baseball starts season with 4-0 record
The St. Patrick School varsity baseball team was able to get four games in already with the challenging Michigan weather this Spring. ...
Announcement
Apr 5


Two Portland Boys pass The Crucible
Two of Portland's own recently completed an incredible accomplishment on Parris Island, SC. Connor Cross and Devin Cook both enlisted in...
Benjamin Rex Cross
Apr 5


Obituary for Joy Goodman
Joy Marie Goodman, of Portland, passed away March 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online...
Obituaries
Apr 2


Obituary for Shirley Dorsky
Shirley Ann (Jestila) Dorsky, age 87 of Portland, passed away on Saturday March 29, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on May...
Obituaries
Apr 2


Portland Softball 2025 Preview
The 2024 Portland High School Softball team finished the season with a 22-9 record and a District Championship. With several returning...
James Townsend
Apr 2


Portland’s Madison Lockwood performs on stage in Nashville at famous Ryman Auditorium
On Friday, March 21st, Portland musician Madison Lockwood got the opportunity that many musicians dream about. Lockwood told the Beacon,...
James Townsend
Apr 1


Lady Shamrocks start season with 3-1 record
The St. Patrick Shamrocks Varsity Softball team kicked off their 2025 season Wednesday with a split to Ionia. The lady Shamrocks won game...
Announcement
Mar 29


Tabletop Lounge Celebrates Second Anniversary of Opening Its Doors
Homebrew Tabletop Game Lounge, 219 1/2 N. Bridge St. Grand Ledge, MI, is celebrating its second anniversary with a shootout. April 10...
Announcement
Mar 29


Portland Soccer Wins Season Opener by a Landslide
Portland Women's Varsity Soccer traveled to Pennfield Monday evening, battling the cold, and the Panthers. Portland walked away with the...
Announcement
Mar 29