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Nicolas Patnode, 19, of Kalkaska poses with an illegal 9-point deer he killed in 2022. Patnode and Zander Garrett face a combined 14-charges after torturing a porcupine and illegally hunting throughout the county during October-November 2022. Both Kalkaska men are due back in court on May 20.

Kalkaska men arraigned, accused of torturing animals and illegal hunting

Nicholas Patnode, 19, and Zander Garrett, 20, were arraigned Monday in Kalkaska County District Court in Kalkaska for multiple wildlife violations that took place throughout Kalkaska County during … more

5/13/24

Hangar/terminal building with airport overview.

Airport Committee Considers Hangar/Terminal Condition

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – At the March meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee, a discussion of turf runway 9/27 repair was led by Scott Taylor. He … more

5/13/24

Amish Cook-Crispy Crunchy Salad

THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER I stood with Daniel’s cousins as we sang song after song. It was one of those priceless moments- too precious for words, yet not something any of us would … more

5/10/24

Tracy Miracle with her mother Sherry McClellan at Sheri’s Diner in Harrison, Michigan

Miracle Creates Miracle for Herself, Others Struggling with Addiction

By: MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – One cannot prepare and serve food without a dollop of heart and a pinch of soul blended into the mixture. Sherry McClellan of … more

5/9/24

Cid Jones throws a perfect strike into the waiting mitt of Charles Zelkowski, board member Harrison Little League to begin the 2024 season.

Cid Jones Throws First Pitch of Harrison Little League Season

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor HARRISON – Harrison Little League began its season with opening day on Saturday, May 4, and Cid Jones was chosen to throw the first … more

5/8/24

Artsy Fartsy Boutique Cuts Ribbon

Kate Hutchins, along with her children and the Harrison Area Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon at the grand opening of her store Artsy Fartsy Boutique on Friday, April 26. The new boutique is … more

5/6/24

Hayes Township Board members, from left, Rick Jones, Deb Hoyt, Ernie Teall and Maye Tessner-Rood listen to the Hayes Planning Commission report made by chairperson John Marion.

Recreation Facilities to Be Topic of Hayes Townhall

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The second Hayes Township Board meeting for April saw visits from several candidates support for their political aspirations. … more

5/6/24

MDHHS amplifies awareness and recognition of missing and murdered Indigenous people

LANSING, Mich. – Sunday, May 5 is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day and serves as an opportunity to raise awareness, honor the countless lives that have been lost and … more

5/3/24

The pack breaks free as the 13th Annual Freedom 5k Run/Walk in memory of Robert Friese begins April 27 in Harrison.

Runners, Walkers Take On 13th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The 13th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk, in Memory of Spc. Robert Friese and all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, was … more

5/3/24

Steve Scoville, superintendent of Farwell Schools read two books to third-graders as they ate their brown bag lunch as part of the Earth Day activities in the school forest.

Earth Day Celebrated at Farwell School Forest

By ANGELA KELLOGG Cleaver Managing Editor FARWELL – Farwell Schools celebrated Earth Day almost exactly the way Steve Scoville envisioned last year. Scoville, superintendent of Farwell … more

5/2/24

Working-class Osceola County can’t afford to ignore politics, presidential election

By ARCHER GUANCO, DANIEL SCHOENHERR, ANNA BARNES and LAURETTA SHA Capital News Service REED CITY — In working-class Osceola County, 64-year-old ice cream server Teri Dudley recently found … more

4/30/24

Black-legged tick (Michigan State University)

Climate change makes ticks a year-round pest in Michigan

By GABRIELLE AHLBORN Capital News Service LANSING – Michigan’s landscape is diverse, ranging from vast forests to urban areas, providing habitats for various wildlife, including … more

4/30/24

Amish Cook-Hushpuppies

THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER What a day to be remembered! When I first heard about the eclipse, I pictured something like the one we had seven years ago. As the days came close, I … more

4/30/24

Clare County Community Foundation to take part in regional 24-hour giving day event

Clare, MI - On May 7, the Clare County Community Foundation asks you to "give where you live" by supporting their Give Local campaign. Give Local is a 24-hour giving day where community … more

4/29/24

Long-Serving Animal Control Director Bids Adieu

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Pretty much every pet owner in Clare County knows who Clare County Animal Control Director Rudi Hicks is. That’s how it is … more

4/25/24

Homemade Amish granola bars (pressed in the pan before the chocolate is poured over it)

Amish Cook-Chewy Granola Bars

I glance back, I see memories. I look in the future, I see no certainty. I look at the moment and thank God for what I have right now. Now when I look too long at things I don’t … more

4/23/24

Michigan’s trout season opens Saturday, April 27

Michigan’s trout season opens Saturday, April 27 Buy a license, know the regulations and decontaminate! Michigan’s statewide trout opener approaches, and anglers across the … more

4/22/24

Members of the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children, law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services, community mental health, and medical providers gather April 12 to mark NMAC’s 10th anniversary and to sign the NMAC-multidisciplinary team agreements. Pictured, from left, are: (Front) Andrea Ream, NMAC Victim Advocate; Tonya Fenton, Victim Advocate Missaukee County Prosecutors; Desirea Woodworth, Child Advocacy Center Executive Director; Steve Townsend, Detective/Sargent Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office; Tom Evans, Clare County Chief Assistant Prosecutor; and Bill Sharp, Detective/Sargent Clare County Sheriff’s Office. (Middle) Catherine Brown, NMAC Community Outreach Specialist; Danielle Wood, NMAC Board Member/Director of Accounting Mann Construction; Michelle Ambrozaitis, NMAC Board Member/Clare County Prosecutor; Sara Miceli-Sorenson, NMAC Board Member/CMHCM Chief Clinical Officer; Courtney Atkins, Director of Clare/Isabella MDHHS; David Saad, Clare City Police Chief; and Brian Milikin, NMAC Board Member/Director of Midland/Gladwin MDHHS. (Top) Alexis Schafer, NMAC MDT Coordinator/Therapist; David Den Houten, Missaukee County Prosecutor; Wil Yancer, Missaukee County Sheriff; John Wilson, Clare County Sheriff; Mike Shea, Gladwin County Sheriff; David Johnson, Post Commander Michigan State Police Mt Pleasant Post; and Mark Toaz, Gladwin County Prosecutor.

NMAC Marks 10th Year, Renews Team Agreements

A signing of the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children multi-disciplinary team agreements was held April 12 at the NMAC Child Advocacy Center in Harrison. NMAC is celebrating its 10-year … more

4/22/24

Arthur Mullen, AICP, professional planner, describes the logic and data that is driving changes to the City of Harrison’s Master Plan, which was last updated in 2017.

Planning Commission Hears Draft Master Plan Presentation

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – New businesses seem to be blooming in the City Harrison, and another one is planned for 215 N. Second St. Attending the April 9 … more

4/22/24

Pictured, from left, are Ruby Stanley, Tanya Stanley, Wendy Lamb, Ariana Fisher and Jaylah Fisher.

Inaugural Essay Contest Celebrates Love of the Library

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor FARWELL – Surrey Township Public Library celebrated National Library Week by creating a “Why I Love My Library” essay … more

4/19/24