The Portland Beacon

04/01/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pfcu-credit-union-announces-grand-opening-week-celebrations-in-caledonia

PFCU Credit Union is excited to announce the ceremonial grand opening of its newest branch in Caledonia, Michigan, beginning on January 6, 2025. The branch will host a week-long celebration full of activities designed to bring the community together, with special events, giveaways, and fun for all a...

29/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-community-fund-news-6

Grant ApplicationsThe Portland Community Fund Association is now accepting Grant applications for the 2024-2025 year. The application can be found on their website portlandcommunityfund.org. A few of the organizations we have helped in the past are Boy Scout Troop 129, Enrich of Ionia, Mount Hope Ch...

22/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-bowlers-top-lansing-unified

The Portland High School bowling team traveled to SpareTime last Monday to face off against Lansing Unified.The girls won the match 21.5 to 8.5 moving their league record to 5-0. Keira Moffatt led the way with a 141 game and a 2 game series of 278. The Varsity boys won 20-10. They were led by Zack M...

22/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/ionia-county-career-center-december-student-of-the-month

We are excited to announce the recipients of our prestigious December Student of the Month Awards! This recognition is given to one exemplary student from each district who has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a cooperative, engaged learner and a model school citizen. • Abigail Kreiner, Portl...

22/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/shamrock-girls-get-wins-over-potterville-and-perry

On Tuesday, the St. Patrick Girls Varsity Basketball team hosted Potterville. The Shamrocks took their first season victory against the Vikings 44-26. Gracelyn Rockey had 14 points, 18 rebounds and 5 steals. Mattie Honsowitz had 11 points, 6 rebounds and celebrated her first game back. Bella Russman...

22/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/five-area-students-named-to-alma-college-dean-s-list-for-fall-term

Alma College has released the Dean’s List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2024 Fall Term. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, are n...

22/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-township-recycling-set-for-december-28th-29th

Portland Township recycling will take place on Saturday, December 28th and Sunday, December 29th (always the 4th Saturday) from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or until the bins are full. Please break down all cardboard boxes. Recycling is located at 1 Industrial Drive, next to Municipal Supply, and is open only....

14/12/2024

Raider Bowlers top Eaton Rapids

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/raider-bowlers-top-eaton-rapids

14/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/phs-fall-esports-wrap-up

Portland High School Esports finished a very strong second season of their program at MSU on December 7. Students competed in five titles over the course of the season and made it to the playoffs in four of those games. A little less than half of the teams in our league qualify for the playoffs, so....

12/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/mhsaa-100th-anniversary-is-friday-december-13th

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is in the midst of a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the creation of the MHSAA. This Friday, Dec. 13, is the day recognized officially as the anniversary of our first 100 years ago.Perhaps the most noticeable part of the organization's....

11/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/lady-shamrocks-fall-to-pw-in-league-opener

The St. Patrick Girls Varsity Basketball team hosted Pewamo Westphalia Tuesday evening in their home opener and also their first league matchup. The Shamrocks fell to the Pirates 22-33. Gracelyn Rockey led the Shamrocks with a double-double scoring 11 points and bringing down 11 rebounds. The lady S...

11/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pps-recognizes-november-raiders-of-the-month

On Monday, the Board of Education recognized the November Raiders of the Month. Congratulations to these students.

11/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/bipartisan-coalition-calls-on-house-to-prioritize-patients-over-pharma-profits

Bill co-sponsors Reps. Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa) and Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) are urging their legislative colleagues to support House Bill 5350, a bill to prioritize supporting hospital community need programs over pharmaceutical manufacturer profits. They represent two of the 19 bipartisan co...

11/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/detroit-free-press-names-pfcu-credit-union-a-winner-of-the-michigan-top-workplaces-2024

PFCU Credit Union has been awarded a winner of Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey conducted by engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, in...

11/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-wrestling-season-off-to-a-strong-start

On Wednesday the Boys Raider Wrestling Team traveled to Lansing Catholic for a CAAC White League matchup. The Raiders won handedly 78-5 recording 13 pins or forfeits. The Raiders then took on Haslett in their CAAC crossover dual, recording a perfect 84-0 score. This is the first time this score has....

11/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/raider-bowling-news-1

Last Friday, December 6th, the Portland High School bowling teams had their first home match of the season. The Girls Varsity team moved to 1-0 with a 19.5 to 10.5. The girls were led by Savanah Sutton who had a high game of 146 and a two-game series of 273. Keira Moffatt was next with a 260 two gam...

05/12/2024

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04/12/2024

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-holiday-fest-set-for-saturday-december-14th

Celebrate the holiday season with Portland Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 14th in downtown Portland. A list of events including times is included in the image above.For additional information, click HERE to see full details.Please refer to the map below to see what roads will be closed Saturday,...