Corporal Daniel Robert Swift Lathers, 39, of Kyle, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 21st, 2026, following a decade ...

Week 5 was a thriller between the Portland Raiders and the Lakewood Vikings. This was a game that you couldn’t take your eyes ...

On Wednesday, the Portland High School boys tennis team defeated Ionia 8-0. Singles:No. 1 - Tyler Clark, Portland def.

Get those costumes ready! Our Hall…oween Event is coming to Portland High School on Wednesday, October 28 from 6:00–7:30 p.m.

PFCU has been named the top credit union in Michigan on the Forbes 2026 America's Best-In-State Credit Unions list, earning the No. 1 ranking among the 11 Michigan credit unions recognized this year.

A few days ago, we put out a call for readers to submit questions for The Portland Beacon to ask local school board candidates. You can find that article seeking questions HERE. If you have a question ...

A rivalry was renewed this past Friday night as the Portland Raiders took on the Ionia Bulldogs, one year after Ionia forfeited the game. To call this game a rivalry isn’t very fitting, as the Raiders ...

On Thursday, September 10 th, the Raiders topped Charlotte 5-3. No. 1 - Sam Nobis, Portland - Cooper Thayer, Portland def. Jason Thomas, Charlotte - Max Wildern, Charlotte, 6-0, 6-0 No. 2 - Gage ...

PFCU is continuing its commitment to cultivating the next generation of community leaders. Throughout the summer of 2026, the credit union donated $25,000 to five local 4H councils and agricultural ...

PFCU Credit Union recently celebrated Member Appreciation by recognizing the people who make the credit union’s success possible: its members. As part of the week-long celebration, PFCU awarded prizes ...

School boards in Michigan have numerous responsibilities in overseeing local education. Ultimately, they are tasked with ensuring the effective operation of local school districts. We are asking our ...

If your local business or nonprofit organization has a message you need to get to local readers, The Portland Beacon offers sponsored content opportunities that may be just right for you. Since August ...