It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia “Ellen” Hager, who left us peacefully on August 2, 2025, just one month shy of her 82nd birthday. Ellen was a joyful and adventurous ...

When the 2025-2026 school year kicks off at Portland High School later this month, students will be under the leadership of a new building principal. Matt Morales has been selected to that role. We ...

PFCU Credit Union is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 fall grant application cycle, providing funding opportunities aimed at fostering growth and innovation in education, agriculture, arts, ...

Don Jose Mexican Grill is open for dining in Portland.Jose Vergara is the owner of the establishment. He hails from the state of Michoacan in Mexico. He is proud of his Mexican heritage and is also ...

Surviving are her sons, Tadd (Peggy) Pier and Aaron (Dawn) Pier; grandchildren, Miles, Zachary, Wesley, and Cassidy Pier. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John; her parents, ...

The Montcalm Community College spring 2025 semester honors list includes 565 students. These students must have taken 6 credits or more to be eligible for honors.

Friday, August 15th• Kids Rides open - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4pm Sponsored by; Sunfield Farmers Picnic • Booths ...

Portland’s 4th of July parade route will follow Water St. from Grand River Ave., then continue on Lyons Rd., and will end at Portland High School. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM.

Amelia Hodge of Portland, MI has been named to the Chancellor's List at Troy University for the spring semester/Term 4 of the 2024-2025 academic year.The Chancellor's List honors full-time ...

Back on August 17th, the Beacon made a call to our readers to submit their questions for local school board candidates. We recently sent the final list of 16 questions to the candidates, and now we ...

Kevin Covert and Jeremy Russo recently opened G&B Water Conditioning. Russo told the Beacon, “We wanted to add an additional service that was water related and would benefit the community of Portland ...

“Shannon Hansen is the proud owner of “2 Rivers Nutrition,” a cafe in Portland that specializes in highly nutritious beverages and snacks. “I sell protein shakes. tea bombs, protein coffee, and ...