Lockdown at Oakwood Elementary This Afternoon

This afternoon, Oakwood Elementary School went into a lockdown situation due to a concern at the school. The first communication to...

Help Wanted - Contributing Writer

The Portland Beacon is searching for a contributing writer. The selected candidate will be an independent contractor and will be...

Local Boutique Offers Beautiful and Unique Gifts

Stacy Feldpausch is the proud owner of Country Cupboard Floral and Gift, a fine shop in Portland that features flowers as well as many...

Add Your Local Non-Profit to Our Annual Giving Guide

As the end of 2017 quickly approaches, The Portland Beacon is developing a local giving guide. This guide will be a detailed list of...

Festive Downtown Storefront Delights Onlookers

Recently, the downtown district of the City of Portland was treated to a spectacular event. Mark Lewanski and Mary Simcox unveiled their...

2017 Portland Saint Patrick Boys Basketball Season Preview

With their season opener less than a week away, the Shamrocks will look to capitalize on the school’s recent success in other sports, as...

Obituary for Gale D. Bowerman

Gale Don Bowerman, age 81, of Barryton, formerly of Holt, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born November 15, 1936 in Big...

Portland 2017 HolidayFest on Saturday, December 9th

We’ve been truly blessed with may Holiday Fests throughout the years. There have been many celebrations and many memories made. We...

Obituary for Roy Spitzley

Roy Carl Spitzley, age 82, of Sunfield, was called home on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Roy was born on February 7, 1935, in Ionia, MI to...

Obituary for Richard Selden

Richard Forrest Selden passed away peacefully at his home on the lake under the watchful eye of Hospice and his loving family on...

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