Benjamin Rex Cross
Nov 2, 2023
Shamrocks advance to Regional Final
On Saturday, October 28th, the Portland St. Patrick Shamrocks hosted familiar league foe Fulton. The Shamrocks had just beaten the...
Announcement
Oct 29, 2023
Maple Hill Farm selling pink pumpkins to support local family
A local farm will be selling pink pumpkins this week. Owner Brent Merritt told the Beacon, “October is breast cancer awareness month....
Announcement
Oct 29, 2023
Portland Raiders 2023 Volleyball Regular Season Comes to A Close
On Thursday 10/26 Portland finished out the regular season with a thrilling 3-0 victory over Fowler. The Raiders trailed by at least 5...
James Townsend
Oct 29, 2023
Raider football tops Sexton to advance to District Finals
The Portland High School football team hosted Lansing Sexton on Friday night for the first round of the MHSAA football playoffs. This was...
Announcement
Oct 27, 2023
October Student of the Month - Ionia County Career Center
The Ionia County Career Center is proud to announce our October Student of the Month Award Winners! Student of the Month is awarded to...
Announcement
Oct 27, 2023
St. Patrick School announces first quarter Honor Roll
St. Patrick School recently announced first quarter Honor Roll for middle and high school students.
Cory Grimminck - Portland District Library Director
Oct 27, 2023
Library News
Autumn at the library can be a relaxing time of year… until someone turns up dead. In another classic case of whodunit, Murder in The...
Announcement
Oct 27, 2023
Volunteers needed for United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
The United Way's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is actively recruiting volunteers for the upcoming tax season. For more...
Announcement
Oct 27, 2023
Portland Township Recycling set for October 28th and 29th
Portland Township recycling will take place on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th (always the 4th Saturday) from 9:00 am -...
Obituaries
Oct 22, 2023
Obituary for Joan Ilene Meyers
Joan Ilene Meyers of Portland, Michigan, age 63, entered into her Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at 3:30 pm after a...
