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The Portland Beacon to be an independent hyperlocal news source focused on Portland Michigan and neighboring communities.

The Portland Beacon was started in August of 2017 to serve as a local news source for Portland, Michigan, and neighboring communities.

13/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/phs-girls-tennis-2025-preview

The Portland High School girls tennis team looks to build on last years success as they start the 2025 season. Last year the team was 6-4 overall, 5-0 in the CAAC-White, and were the CAAC-White League Champions.When asked about her key returning players, Coach Crystal Lowe said, “We are fortunate ...

13/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-library-news-3

On the Same Page Kick-OffEvery year, the Ionia County Library Association presents our “On the Same Page” program, where we attempt to get everyone in the county to read the same book and attend programs related to it. This year’s book is “Real Americans” by Rachel Khong, a mesmerizing mul...

13/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/2025-sunfield-farmers-picnic-grand-marshal-nominations-sought

The 2025 Sunfield Farmers Picnic Committee is gearing up for another fantastic Picnic for you, the third full weekend of August, 15-17, 2025. The first matter of business this year is to seek nominations for the honor of Grand Marshal and then make the tough decision of choosing just one. We are req...

13/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/meet-mrs-becky-manika-principal-of-oakwood-elementary-school

Mrs. Becky Manika is in her fourth year serving Oakwood Elementary School of Portland as school principal. Prior to coming to Portland, Mrs. Manika worked as a teacher in DeWitt and in Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Manika grew up in Webberville. She attended CMU where she received a bachelor degree in elementa...

07/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/public-invited-michigan-supreme-court-heading-to-lowell-high-school-for-31st-court-community-connec

WHO: Michigan Supreme Court JusticesKent County JudgesIonia County JudgesLowell High SchoolAllendale High SchoolCedar Springs High SchoolCoopersville High SchoolGreenville High SchoolKenowa Hills High SchoolSparta High SchoolLakewood High SchoolBelding High SchoolIonia High SchoolSaranac High School...

07/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/vfw-breakfast-set-for-sunday-april-13th

Our next breakfast buffet at VFW post 4090 is April 13, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. The buffet is $14.00.Ages 5 to 10 years old. Eat for $6. Children four and under eat free. No charge for Coffee, milk, and juice. We also have three a la carte items. Western omelette $10, ham and cheese omelette $9, an...

07/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/phs-women-s-soccer-mercies-maple-valley-falls-to-lansing-christian-in-defensive-showdown

Portland High School Lady Raiders soccer team dominated Maple Valley with an overwhelming 12-0 victory Tuesday night, ending the game early due to the mercy rule in the first half. The win pushes the Raiders to a strong 2-0 start for the season.Lauren Spitzley, and her sister, Raina, led the offensi...

07/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-civic-players-welcome-singers-on-the-grand-and-the-grand-band-for-the-fourth-year

The Portland Civic Players are excited to welcome back the Singers on the Grand with their Grand Band for the fourth year. This talented crew of eleven singers and ten band members brings the fun and energy to every show they do. This year their review, “Nashville Roots: Sounds of Americana”, sh...

05/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pfcu-credit-union-visits-schools-to-celebrate-march-is-reading-month-1

Over the course of the month of March, in honor of National Reading Month, PFCU Credit Union visited local schools to participate in the celebration of reading.Education Specialist, Maddy Shellberg, as well as additional staff throughout the credit union, visited close to 40 classes at local element...

05/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/raider-baseball-starts-2025-campaign-with-2-0-record

On Friday, the Portland High School varsity baseball team headed down to Alabama for their annual spring trip, but the Raiders were able to secure two wins before the headed South. April 1st vs. Sexton Game 1 – Portland 15, Sexton 0 Evan Thelen drove in four runs on two hits to lead Portland Varsi...

05/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/shamrock-baseball-starts-season-with-4-0-record

The St. Patrick School varsity baseball team was able to get four games in already with the challenging Michigan weather this Spring. The Shamrocks picked up wins in each of those four games before they take a short respite for Spring Break. March 26th vs. Ionia Game 1 – St. Patrick 8, Ionia 2 St....

05/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/two-portland-boys-pass-the-crucible

Two of Portland's own recently completed an incredible accomplishment on Parris Island, SC. Connor Cross and Devin Cook both enlisted in the United State Marine Corps on January 14th and were shipped down to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island to begin their journey. Throughout this 13-w...

02/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-softball-2025-preview

The 2024 Portland High School Softball team finished the season with a 22-9 record and a District Championship. With several returning starters, the Raiders look to build on that success for the 2025 season. Sixth year head coach Brandee Novara told the Beacon, “Our goal this year is to win a leag...

01/04/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-s-madison-lockwood-performs-on-stage-in-nashville-at-famous-ryman-auditorium

On Friday, March 21st, Portland musician Madison Lockwood got the opportunity that many musicians dream about. Lockwood told the Beacon, “I had the opportunity to open up for Lonestar at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN!” When we asked her how this all came to be, she explained, “A...

29/03/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/lady-shamrocks-start-season-with-3-1-record

The St. Patrick Shamrocks Varsity Softball team kicked off their 2025 season Wednesday with a split to Ionia. The lady Shamrocks won game 1 in the bottom of the 7th inning with a score of 15 to 14. Mattie Honsowitz pitched a solid game with 13 strikeouts and a great mix throughout the game. At the p...

29/03/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/tabletop-lounge-celebrates-second-anniversary-of-opening-its-doors

Homebrew Tabletop Game Lounge, 219 1/2 N. Bridge St. Grand Ledge, MI, is celebrating its second anniversary with a shootout. April 10 starting at 6:30 PM Homebrew will be hosting a BANG! tournament with table winners receiving a copy of the game while the tournament winner will receive a BANG! dynam...

29/03/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-soccer-wins-season-opener-by-a-landslide

Portland Women's Varsity Soccer traveled to Pennfield Monday evening, battling the cold, and the Panthers.Portland walked away with the victory beating the Panthers 7-1. It was an offensive night for the Lady Raiders, seeing 5 different scorers. Leading the offense for the Raiders was Junior Gabby W...

29/03/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/2025-portland-st-patrick-track-preview

After an exceptional 2024 track season that saw the Portland St. Patrick Lady Shamrocks finish with a State Runner Up, the Shamrock ladies were gutted by graduation, but the men will actually see an increase in participation for 2025. The lady Shamrocks will have nine members, two seniors, three sop...

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