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The Portland Beacon is an independent hyperlocal news source focused on Portland Michigan and neighboring communities.
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The Portland Beacon was started in August of 2017 to serve as a local news source for Portland, Michigan, and neighboring communities.

07/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/create-your-personal-my-social-security-account-today

Are you looking for a secure, convenient way to plan for your retirement or manage your Social Security information? Go Digital! Create your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount!With your personal account, you can easily check your earnings record, estimate your future benefi...

07/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/local-author-tom-huggler-to-present-at-first-congregational-church-of-portland

First Congregational Church of Portland hosts “The Making of a Historical Fiction” with Sunfield novelist Tom Huggler on Thursday, June 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the church, located at 421 E. Bridge St. in Portland. The free event is open to all. Huggler will share the story behind THE WOMAN S...

07/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pfcu-recognizes-teachers-with-their-cash-for-classrooms-program

PFCU Credit Union’s Cash for Classrooms Program is in its sixth year and continues to support local teachers during the months of January through May. During this time teachers are nominated to win $150 to be used on any expenses or needs they have for their classroom. PFCU supported 25 teachers w...

07/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/shamrock-baseball-falls-to-mount-pleasant-sacred-heart-in-state-quarterfinals

After winning their district last weekend, the Shamrocks faced Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central on Wednesday in the regional semi-finals. The shamrocks defeated Panthers 15-0 in three innings. Jerryd Scheurer, Tyler Thelen and Mason Simon each had two hits in the game. Tyler Thelen got the win on the...

07/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-softball-falls-to-unity-christian-in-regional-finals

After winning a district title last weekend, the Raiders traveled to Hudsonville Unity Christian on Saturday to compete in regionals. In the semi-finals, Portland topped Grand Rapids Christian 14-4. Portland tallied 13 hist in the game led by Bella Spitzley who went four for four with one RBI. Molli...

03/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/unusual-suspects-to-perform-usa-250-theme-show-at-band-shell-july-9th

The band "Unusual Suspects" is playing at the band shell on Thursday, July 9th, with a theme of celebrating America’s 250 birthday. The show starts at 6:30 PM.

03/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/brandon-strong-launches-state-house-bid

Brandon Strong, a longtime school administrator at Barry County Christian Schools, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Michigan’s 78th House District. Strong is running to succeed current State House Representative, Gina Johnsen’s seat. The district represents portions of Ea...

03/06/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-athletes-shine-at-d2-state-track-and-field-meet-brady-rowe-wins-400m-championship

On Saturday, several members of the Portland High School track and field team traveled to Hamilton High School for the MHSAA LP Division 2 Finals. Senior Brady Rowe won the 400m title with a new meet record of 47.9. The previous record was 47.94 and was set in 2009 by Stephen Murphy of Madison Heigh...

31/05/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/st-patrick-baseball-wins-district-title-1

On Saturday, the Shamrocks competed in their districts. In game one, the Shamrocks defeated Lansing Christian 15-0 in three innings. Eight Shamrocks had hits in the game, led by Charlie Thelen and Tyler Thelen who each had two hits. Sean Fedewa got the win on the mound for St. Patrick. He struck out...

31/05/2026

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-baseball-falls-in-district-finals

The Raiders traveled to Charlotte on Saturday for district play. In the semi-final round, Portland defeated Eaton Rapids 5-0. Max Sandborn threw a complete game shut out for the Raiders, striking out four and holding the Greyhounds to just four hits. Sandborn also led the Portland offense with three...

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