Jim Townsend
Dec 18, 2017
Portland Native Offering Yoga Classes at City Hall
While attending Portland High School, Sarah Johnson, now Sarah Thormeier, was a standout athlete. She lettered in basketball twice, and...
James Townsend
Dec 16, 2017
Raider Bowling Teams Fall to Greyhounds
The Portland High School boys bowling team lost to Eaton Rapids 18 to 12 on Friday. The Raider boys bowled 1,012 pins in the first game,...
James Townsend
Dec 15, 2017
Portland Winter Run 5k/Non-Competitive Walk Set for January 20th
What: Portland Winter Run 5k/Non-Competitive Walk When: January 20th, 2018 Location: ...
James Townsend
Dec 15, 2017
Obituary for Flora I. Sayer
FLORA IRENE (GOBER) SAYER ‘Home-Going’ Party After spending November 27-Dec. 2nd in Sunfield with family and some of her many friends,...
James Townsend
Dec 13, 2017
Now Tweeting
The Portland Beacon is now on Twitter. @portland_beacon
James Townsend
Dec 13, 2017
Portland Community Orchestra Christmas Concert December 16th
The Portland Community Orchestra and the The Ionia Community Band will host a Christmas Gala Concert on Saturday, December 16, 2017,...
James Townsend
Dec 13, 2017
Both PHS Bowling Teams Over Waverly
On Monday, both the PHS boys and girls bowling teams were victorious. The boys defeated Waverly 22 to 8. Notable scores for Portland...
Jim Townsend
Dec 13, 2017
Miller Gets 100th Win as Raiders Take First at Olivet
The Portland High School wrestling team took first place at the Olivet High School tournament on Friday night. Raiders Jacob Vroman,...
James Townsend
Dec 12, 2017
Obituary for Max B. Fish
Max B. Fish, 88 passed away on December 8, 2017 at his home in Eagle. He was born to Clarence and Agnes Fish on November 26, 1929. He...
Jim Townsend
Dec 10, 2017
2017 PHS Boys Bowling Season Preview
PHS Boys Bowling Coach William Armour III sounds optimistic of his young team’s outlook for the 2017-2018 campaign. Armour has coached...