Jim Townsend
Jan 24, 2018
Shamrock Girls Fall to Laingsburg
The Shamrock girls basketball team fell to the Wolfpack of Laingsburg on Tuesday night, 58-32. Leading scorers for St. Patrick were...
James Townsend
Jan 24, 2018
Raider Bowling News
On Monday, January 22nd, the Portland High school boys bowling team defeated Haslett 18 to 12. Notable scores for the Raiders: Luke...
James Townsend
Jan 24, 2018
Obituary for Lora Jo Lampman
Woodland, Michigan Mrs. Lampman passed away Thursday January 18, 2018 at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, MI at the age of 82. She was...
James Townsend
Jan 24, 2018
Obituary for Knowell “Wade” Hampton
Knowell “Wade” Hampton, 68, born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, residing in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed from his earthly home on December 21,...
James Townsend
Jan 21, 2018
Advertising Sale: Two Months for Price of One
For one week only, The Portland Beacon is offering two months of side panel advertising space for the price of one. This offer is for...
Jim Townsend
Jan 20, 2018
Williamston Proves Too Much for Both Raider Basketball Teams
On Friday night, the Hornets of Williamston proved to be too much for both Raider teams. For the girls match up, Williamston won 45-19....
Sue Vanlente, Portland Township Trustee
Jan 20, 2018
Recycling Program News for Portland and Danby Township
For the past three months Portland and Danby Townships have been working together to offer their residents a monthly recycling...
James Townsend
Jan 19, 2018
Portland Varsity Cheer Wins Home Competition
The Portland Varsity Cheer team won the 3rd annual Portland Winterfest Invitational on Saturday, January 6th. At the varsity level,...
James Townsend
Jan 19, 2018
Shamrocks Boys Fall to Bath
The Shamrocks lost another hard-fought battle last night by a score of 59-47. The Shamrocks held an eight-point half time lead and were...
Portland Area Historical Society
Jan 18, 2018
Portland Area Historical Society Announces First Meeting of 2018
The Portland Area Historical Society will hold its first meeting of 2018 on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm at 144 Kent Street. Our...