The Portland Beacon

Home
The Portland Beacon

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.

03/08/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pfcu-credit-union-donates-5-000-to-support-kent-county-youth-agricultural-association

PFCU Credit Union has donated $5,000 to the Kent County Youth Agricultural Association (KCYAA), continuing its strong support for youth development and agricultural education in the region. The donation was presented on Wednesday, July 30, at the Grand Agricultural Center of West Michigan. The funds...

03/08/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/sunfield-farmers-picnic-prepares-for-open-class-craft-event

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Open Class Craft event sponsored by the Sunfield Programs for Youth will be held on Saturday, August 16th with the judging starting promptly at 10 a.m. under the small tent in the Floyd Van Buren Park. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to show off ...

03/08/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pfcu-foundation-grant-application-cycle-opens-august-1-2025

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, and wellness. Applications will be accepted from August 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025. Eligibl...

29/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/sunfield-farmers-picnic-continues-search-for-2025-prince-princess

Don't miss your opportunity for your child to represent the Sunfield Farmers Picnic as a Prince or a Princess! The Sunfield Farmers Picnic Board is searching for 2025 Prince & Princess candidates.It is open to all boys and girls who will be either 4 to 7 years of age by the Wednesday before the Picn...

29/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-area-fishing-hotspots

Did you know the Grand is one of Michigan’s top rivers for smallmouth bass fishing?That Thornapple Lake in Barry County produced the state-record northern muskellunge, a 49.75 lb. monster that was 51 inches long?Or that a pair of Kent County lakes hold Michigan records for black crappie and largem...

29/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/2025-sunfield-farmers-picnic-schedule-of-events

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

29/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/wanted-weekly-house-cleaning

Wanted: Weekly house cleaning, Portland, MI, 1 1/2 hours, $75...if interested, please call 517 282 6057

24/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-district-library-news-16

Summertime ShimmerSummertime is filled with color—flowers, sunsets, outdoor plants, and more! On August 4 at 6:00 p.m., we will be capturing this color in all its brilliance using both standard and metallic watercolor paints. Try your hand at painting simple, colorful, and beautiful pieces. Ages 1...

24/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/portland-cruisers-annual-car-show-thursday-july-31st

Cruise In at Divine Auto Body July 31 at 4:00pm. Cars, Food and Music, come out have hotdog and enjoy the cars.

19/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pfcu-credit-union-donates-5-000-to-ionia-free-fair-agriscience-department

PFCU Credit Union has donated $5,000 to the Ionia Free Fair Agriscience Department to support improvements to the fairgrounds’ agricultural facilities. The donation will help fund critical upgrades to aging infrastructure, including barns and exhibit areas used for agricultural education and youth...

19/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/northern-michigan-university-announces-spring-2025-graduates

Northern Michigan University announces its graduates. The following students from your area satisfied their degree requirements in May 2025. Baccalaureate DegreePortland — Bryson Krieger BS-PhysicsCourtesy image

19/07/2025

https://www.theportlandbeacon.com/single-post/pfcu-foundation-announces-grant-recipients

The PFCU Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of its inaugural grant cycle. In this initial grant giving cycle a total of 13 grants for a combined $17,000 have been awarded to various initiatives and programs within our community. These grants focus on the areas of art, health and wellne...

Address

48875

Website

http://theportlandbeacon.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Portland Beacon posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.