Obituaries
- Nov 19, 2022
Obituary for Phillip Edward McCrum
Phillip Edward McCrum, of Portland, passed away on November 14, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of James...
Obituaries
- Nov 19, 2022
Obituary for Winifred Helen (Keusch) Kortes
Winifred Helen Kortes, passed away November 6, 2022 at the age of 103. She was born on July 9, 1919 in Portland, Michigan, the daughter...
Announcement
- Nov 19, 2022
November Student of the Month for Ionia County Career Center
The Ionia County Career Center is proud to announce our November Student of the Month Award Winners! Student of the Month is awarded to...
Announcement
- Nov 19, 2022
PPS announces October Raiders of the Month
The Portland Public Schools recently recognized the Raider of the Month winners for October. Grade Student #1 Student #2 DK ...
James Townsend
- Nov 19, 2022
Raider Football play-off run ends at GRCC
On Friday, November 11th, the Portland High School football team traveled to Grand Rapids Catholic Central for an MHSAA Division 5...
Announcement
- Nov 11, 2022
Community Fund accepting applications for Christmas Giving Program
Applications for the Portland Community Fund Associations Christmas Giving Program are available at the schools, churches, Portland City...
James Townsend
- Nov 11, 2022
Natalee Teachworth Named October Student-Athlete of the Month
Natalee Teachworth, a member of the St. Patrick School Volleyball team has been selected as the Portland Beacon and J-Dubb’s Signature...
Announcement
- Nov 11, 2022
St. Patrick Volleyball Advances to State Quarterfinals
The Shamrock volleyball team traveled to Kingston and played Ubly in the regional championship. The Shamrocks swept the Bearcats in 3...
Margaret Sheffer
- Nov 11, 2022
The Milne Letter
In 1833, James Milne and his young son left England for the Michigan territory. They found their way to Portland, which he called Porter...
Announcement
- Nov 11, 2022
PFCU Credit Union Announces New President/CEO and Executive Vice President
The PFCU Credit Union Board of Directors has named Michele Makley as the next President/CEO of the Credit Union. An experienced credit...