James Townsend

Hoxie-Green Awarded “Master Boardmember Award”

On Monday night at the Portland Public School Board meeting, board member Linda Hoxie Green was awarded with a “Master Boardmember Award”...

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Sports Writer Wanted

The Portland Beacon is searching for a contributing writer to cover local varsity sports teams, including both Portland High School and...

James Townsend

Transition to Kindergarten Program Aims to Prepare Parents

Transitions are an important piece to a child’s success in school. Strong family-school-community relationships are essential during...

James Townsend

Obituary for LeRoy Vern Jackson

FEBRUARY 26, 1929 - MARCH 27, 2018 (AGE 89) LeRoy Jackson, 89 of Sunfield, Michigan had a tee time with his maker Tuesday afternoon at...

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Obituary for Shirley Ann (Shackelford) Sandborn

OCTOBER 31, 1942 - MARCH 31, 2018 (AGE 75) Shirley Ann (Shackelford) Sandborn passed to The Other Side March 31st 2018. She was born in...

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Obituary for Ellen A. Schramm

Ellen A. Schramm, age 78 of Lansing, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born on April 7, 1939 in the Netherlands the daughter...

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Obituary for Catherine L. (Heston) Pline

AUGUST 13, 1928 - APRIL 1, 2018 (AGE 89) Catherine L. Pline, age 89, of Lyons, went to be with her Risen Lord on April 1, 2018 at home...

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County Law Enforcement and School Officials Issue Letter in School Threats

On March 29th, Portland Public Schools Superintendent William Heath sent a communication to parents stating, “The Office of the...

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Obituary for Leonarda (Heck) Benschoter

Leonarda (Heck) Benschoter went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2018, at the age of 85. She was born and raised in Ortenberg, Germany on...

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Obituary for Doris M. Hanson

Doris M. Hanson, age 95, of Portland, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018. She was born March 30, 1922, the daughter of Edson and Myra...

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