

Lady Raiders clinch share of CAAC White title, Win District
The Raiders swept Charlotte on the road on Tuesday, May 27th, and clinched a share of the CAAC White Championship. Game 1: Portland...
James Townsend
Jun 5


St. Patrick Baseball Wins District Title
On Friday, May 30th, the Shamrock baseball team traveled to Fulton for their MHSAA Division 4 Baseball Districts. Game 1: St. Patrick...
Announcement
Jun 5


Get “Wild” for Dinner!
Did you know the weed called Lamb’s Quarters packs more Vitamin A than raw spinach? That a salad made with Stinging Nettles can...
Announcement
Jun 5


Shamrock Softball splits with Laingsburg before winning District Championship
On Tuesday, May 27th, the Shamrocks Softball Team hosted the Laingsburg Wolfpack and split the doubleheader. Game 1, the Shamrocks lost...
Announcement
Jun 5


The City of Portland – Board of Light and Power Adds 300 KW to Renewable Energy Portfolio
Through a partnership with Michigan Public Power Agency, The City of Portland – Board of Light and Power (CoP-BLP) receives enough energy...
Announcement
May 26


PHS Golf Team Finishes Season Well
Jon Snellenberger is in his nineteenth year as coach in Portland High School’s boys’ golf program. The team has enjoyed a good 2025...
Kurt Fedewa
May 26


G&B Water Conditioning now serving Portland Area
Kevin Covert and Jeremy Russo recently opened G&B Water Conditioning. Russo told the Beacon, “We wanted to add an additional service...
James Townsend
May 23


Obituary for Jerry Walter Fedewa
Jerry Walter Fedewa, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 59. He was born on October 10, 1965, in...
Obituaries
May 23


Portland Area Students named to Spring 2025 Dean's Honor List and Dean’s List at Cedarville University
John Kimball of Portland, was named to the Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University for Spring 2025. This recognition requires the...
Announcement
May 23


Portland Student Named to Albion College Dean's list
Portland student Ava Guilford was named to Albion College's Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. Albion College's Dean's List...
Announcement
May 23