The Portland Beacon

01/03/2025

VFW Post 4090 in Portland will be offering breakfast tomorrow, March 2nd, 8:00 to 11:30 a.m.. The buffet is $14 with free coffee, milk and juice. Children five and under eat free. Make a friend, tell a friend, invite a friend. Public welcome. Proceeds support local veterans events and community activities. The post is located at 1324 East Bridge Street, right next to McDonald's.

28/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/lady-shamrocks-top-laingsburg-to-end-regular-season

The St. Patrick’s Girls Basketball team traveled to Laingsburg on Thursday for their last regular season contest. The Shamrocks defeated the Wolfpack 48-40. The team was led by Gracelyn Rockey with a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds. Macie Smith followed with 10 points, and Bella Russman...

28/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/new-kent-street-sidewalks-crumbling

After nearly a year of construction to the downtown, the major overhaul was completed earlier this fall. However, it didn’t take long for deterioration of sidewalks to crop up. The damage being seen in a number of areas across the new pavement is what is called “pop-outs” or “scaling” acco...

26/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/shamrock-girls-defeat-bath

The St. Patrick’s girls basketball team hosted their last home contest of the season Tuesday against the Bath Bees. The Shamrocks jumped to an early lead and despite a comeback by Bath, the Shamrocks held their ground and finished the game strong winning 40-30. The Shamrocks were led in scoring by...

26/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/meet-mr-chris-kenroy-principal-westwood-elementary-school

Chris Kenroy is serving his ninth year as principal of Westwood Elementary School. Prior to his service at Westwood, Mr. Kenroy spent eleven years in San Antonio working as a teacher and then as an administrator. Mr. Kenroy grew up in Mason, Michigan. He attended Olivet Nazarene University where he....

22/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-high-school-presents-anastasia-the-musical

Portland High School will be presenting a production of Anastasia the Musical on March 6th, 7th and 8th. Click HERE for ticket information.

22/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/2025-portland-arts-fest-craft-show-seeking-vendors-and-crafters

Dear Vendors and Crafters, Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Portland Arts Fest Craft Show! We’re excited to announce that registration for this year’s event is now open. This beloved community tradition serves as a major fundraiser for Portland Public Schools' bands, choir, and K-12 arts ...

22/02/2025

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

We are excited to announce the recipients of our prestigious February 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. • Nathan Murphy, Belding...

22/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-knights-of-columbus-hosting-casino-bus-trip-may-7th

The Portland Knights of Columbus Council 2168 will be sponsoring a bus trip to Firekeepers Casino on Wednesday May 7th, 2025. The cost is $45.00 with each participant receiving $25 in casino play and a $5 food voucher. The bus will leave the Knights Hall parking lot located at 690 Maynard Road Portl...

22/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/raider-boys-clinch-caac-white-championship-with-overtime-win-over-sexton

For their final regular season contest of the 2024-2025 season, the Portland Raiders traveled to Lansing Sexton on Friday night to face the J-Dubbs and to decide who would secure a CAAC White league championship. Both teams entered the game with a 12-1 league record. In a thrilling contest that went...

22/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-softball-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2025

The Portland Softball Hall of Fame was established in 2019 to recognize players, coaches, teams and contributors who represent the foremost in achievement and lasting impact on Portland Softball. It is our honor to announce that Amy (Pline) Guilford and Brandee (Battley) Novara have been selected fo...

22/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/lady-shamrocks-defeat-bellevue-and-dansville

The Shamrock girls basketball teams traveled to Bellevue Wednesday evening. The lady Rocks defeated the Broncos 64-37. The team played with great energy and worked hard on boards. Offensively, the Shamrocks were led in points by Gracelyn Rockey with 21 points. She also added 5 steals and 9 rebounds....

22/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/shamrock-men-hammer-bellevue

The Portland St. Patrick Shamrocks travelled to Bellevue Tuesday night for a basketball game with the 17-4 Broncos. The Shamrocks played great defensively throughout the night and were just too good, winning the game 57-34. In the first quarter, neither team could get much going offensively, with St...

22/02/2025

Some great highlights from the PHS boys varsity basketball game at Sexton last night when the Raiders clinched a CAAC White Championship in overtime. Congrats Raiders!

Highlights, reactions, and scores from the Mid-Michigan area.

18/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/gunnar-williams-gets-100th-win-pulling-named-regional-coach-of-the-year-and-8-boys-2-girls-advance

It was a huge week for the 15 individual Portland Raider Wrestlers, teams and coaches who advanced from individual districts last week to regionals this week. The Raiders excelled yet again, advancing ten wrestlers, breaking two school records, and earning an award! On February 15, eight of the 11 V...

18/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/tickets-on-sale-for-portland-civic-players-spring-production-of-it-happened-on-route-66

Tickets are on sale NOW for the Portland Civic Player’s spring play “It Happened on Route 66” as they continue to celebrate their 70th season! America’s most famous highway is the backdrop for this sweet comedy set in an Arizona diner in 1955. Sally, played by Haven Miller, is a young, celeb...

18/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/lady-shamrocks-top-saranac-fall-to-lansing-christian

St. Patrick Varsity Girls Basketball team played at Saranac on Friday, February 14th, where the Shamrocks won 58-43. The Shamrocks were led by Gracelyn Rockey with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Lily Sandborn has 10 points and 7 steals, Megan Myers also added 10 points. Mattie Honsowitz followed closely...

18/02/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/ionia-county-career-center-reschedules-open-house-for-february-20th

Ionia, MI – The Ionia County Career Center will host its annual Open House on February 20, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ionia Educational Center (250 E. Tuttle Rd., Ionia, MI). Originally planned for February 6th, the event was postponed due to widespread illness in Ionia County. This Open...