Edward J. Piercefield passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born on May 25, 1952, to Norman and June Piercefield. Ed was raised in Lake Odessa, Michigan & graduated from Lakewood High School in 1970. He briefly attended MIT, then was drafted into the U.S. Army. After coming home, he began his career with GM, where he retired after 30 years of service. Ed loved to golf, fish, & spend time with family & friends. Preceding him in death are his par

Charles Frederick Trierweiler, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born September 13, 1934, in Portland, Michigan to Victor and Mathilda (Feldpausch) Trierweiler. He was a proud 1953 graduate of St. Patrick Catholic School. He was a man of few words but had a quick wit and a sparkle in his blue eyes when he was having fun with you. After high school, he briefly attended a college in Rensselaer, Indiana on what he called a “friendship scholarship” arra

From sunny days splashing at the pool to cooler nights huddling around the bonfire, we hope your summer is one to remember. Amidst your warm-weather adventures, why not make your first blood donation? Right now, there's an emergency blood shortage, and your donation is urgently needed to help ensure patients receive the lifesaving care they depend on. Make this a memorable summer for yourself and for patients across the nation by sharing your lifesaving gift. We hope to see y

PFCU Credit Union is proud to announce that employees selected Ennis Center for Children as the recipient of proceeds from the credit union's second-quarter 2026 employee dress down program. Through this employee-led initiative, staff voluntarily contribute through payroll deductions in exchange for participating in designated dress down days. Thanks to the generosity of PFCU employees, more than $8,000 was raised to support Ennis Center for Children's mission of helping chil

Michigan is one of the most productive farming states in the country. We are second only to California in variety of crops. The only reason we are not first is we cannot grow citrus. But our farmers are drowning in regulations, taxes, and red tape that make no sense. Some of the most impractical rules in the entire country are right here in Michigan. The average family now spends about 10% of their income on food. Prices keep climbing right along with gas prices. The farm

On Saturday, August 8, Monkey Llama Games is inviting families from across the region to gather for an afternoon of laughter, music, and community at Free Family Fun Day at Two Rivers Park in Portland. Family activities begin at 4:00 p.m., featuring giant lawn games, bubbles, prizes, and activities designed for children and families of all ages. At 6:00 p.m., local favorites Piper Avenue will take the stage for a free outdoor concert, performing until 8:00 p.m. The event

With the start of the high school fall sports season just weeks away, we are looking for local businesses who may be interested in sponsoring high school sports coverage on The Portland Beacon. Between Portland High School and St. Patrick School, we will have 11 local varsity sports teams in action this fall. These sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses, groups, individuals and families. We would also be willing to discuss sponsorship of other school spons

Organizers of the Sunfield Farmers Picnic have released their 2026 schedule of events. Activities start Friday, August 14th at 4:00 PM. Full schedule listed below.

PFCU Credit Union has donated $5,000 to the Ionia Free Fair Agriscience Division, demonstrating its continued commitment to supporting agricultural education and youth development throughout the communities it serves. The donation will help enhance educational opportunities and experiences for participants involved in agriscience programs at the fair. The Ionia Free Fair Agriscience Division provides youth with valuable hands-on learning experiences that promote leadership,

Jace Cross of Portland was named to Kettering University's Spring 2026 Dean's List. Cross is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. The Dean's List recognizes overall academic performance based on the student's term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must satisfy the following requirements: be a degree-seeking student with a minimum term grade point average of 3.5, no grades below B, and a minimum of 16 earned credits for the term. "Bei