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News from Your Sheriff-August 2023

Welcome to August Clare County. The Clare County Central Dispatch has loaded 20,502 incidents for Clare County as of July 31. During the months of June and July there were 6,152 incidents … more

8/9/23

Library Making Its Move To New Surrey Location

HARRISON – The Harrison District Library is pleased to announce its long-awaited move to the historic Surrey House building will happen next week. The library will be closed Aug. 14 through … more

8/9/23

Animal Shelter Packed With Unwanted Pets

HARRISON – In most organizations, to say that business is booming is a good thing. However, that is not the case when the organization is the Clare County Animal Shelter. A Friday, Aug. 4 chat … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 8/9/23

At the June meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, Lori Mott, clerk/register, describes TextMyGov, Property Fraud Alert, and the latest from the state on the nine days of early voting.

Clerk/Register Describes New Assistance, Security Programs

HARRISON – During the July regular meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, one motion that passed was to approve the subscription to TextMyGov with an initial term of two years in … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 8/7/23

4-H will hold Cloverbud Fun Days

Calling all parents of kids ages 5 to 7! Are you interested in learning more about what 4-H has to offer? We are hosting multiple August Cloverbud Fun Days in Clare and Gladwin Counties. Come to one … more

8/6/23

Semi Truck Accident Spills Road Brine, Injures Driver

Clare County Emergency Managment Release Multiple agencies responded to a semi-truck rollover crash on July 26 at the corner of Larch Rd. & North Clare Ave. in Harrison. A fully loaded … more

8/3/23

During the July 19 Board of Commissioners meeting, Kim Kennicott, pilot and former airport manager, describes the unfeasibility of a small airport being truly self-funding.

CCRC Manager Proffers Patching Plan, BOC OK’s It

HARRISON – Efforts to repair the substantial – and hazardous – longitudinal and lateral cracks in the paved runway at Clare County Airport 80D have been lengthy and arduous. It had … more

8/2/23

Pastor McClintic reports that Compassion Counts is the only brick-and-mortar food pantry in Clare County. Other food distribution is done at drive-through pop-up centers. The food comes from the East Lansing Food Bank. COVID-19 relief free food ends on June 30, 2023. The congregation must now raise $1,500-1,800 a month to cover the cost of 10,000 pounds of food being distributed.

The Gathering Continues Food Pantry Despite Challenges

The Gathering was started by the West Michigan Conference in 2004. It was chartered as a “mission church” three years later. The United Methodist Book of Discipline says this about a … more

8/2/23

Quilt of Valor Awarded

Len Eaton of Clare was awarded a Quilt of Valor by Judy Tritten, QOV volunteer presenter, Tuesday, July 25 at Pioneer Estates in Clare. Eaton served on the front lines in Korea, was in the U.S. Army … more

8/2/23

Hileman Farm Pasture Walk

Harrison, MI – Michigan State University Extension, The Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), and the Hileman Family are teaming up to offer a pasture walk at the … more

8/2/23

Amish Cook-Homemade Zucchini Summer Pie

“May I? Pleeease Mom!” Brown eyes danced with anticipation as my seven-year-old waited for her answer. Daniel’s oldest brother Tobias and his wife Fannie suggested … more

8/2/23

Felix the Cat Has a Hero

Normally, Michael of Michael Henry Tree Service doesn’t go right out and remove a cat from a tree. It teaches the cat that someone will eventually save it. He suggests waiting a few hours or a … more

8/1/23

Homemade white chocolate and cranberry cookies

Amish Cook-White Chip Craisin Cookies

Brother Javin, who is only a year older than myself, was my playmate in our growing up years. Whether it was splashing in the creek, romping in the haymow, or picking endless quarts of strawberries, … more

8/1/23

Sarah McCurdy of the Clare-Gladwin RESD shows attendees at the July 6 Hamilton Township Board meeting an example of the “Let’s talk about…” signs that could be posted near the playground equipment soon to be installed at the township hall.

Hamilton Approves Placement of Free Little Library

HARRISON – Visiting the July 6 meeting of the Hamilton Township Board of Trustees was Sarah McCurdy from the Clare-Gladwin RESD where she serves as a parent and service coordinator. McCurdy … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 7/31/23

The Whole Experience

HARRISON – A whole lot of heart, a whole lot of skill – and a whole lot of puns. That’s what co-owner and co-founder Michael “Montana” Araya-Baker brings to the table … more

by MEGAN BARRON | 7/28/23

Consumers Energy Preparing for Potentially Hazardous Storms on Wednesday Afternoon

Consumers Energy is preparing for two severe weather events in the form of damaging winds, storms and extreme heat that are expected to hit the lower regions of the lower peninsula starting … more

7/26/23

Meet Aaron Strouse: Firefighter, Photographer

Clare resident Aaron Strouse is not only a member of the Clare Fire Department, but also has taken on the job of official CFD photographer. Strouse took college courses on photography, but … more

7/26/23

Letter to the Editor-Our newest Dollar General

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.clarecountycleaver.net: first name: Vikki last name: Paulus address: 514 Saginaw St city: … more

7/25/23

These photos show the demolition of the old Hamilton Township Hall in progress and at completion. Note the corner location of the standing water spout prior to demo.

Hamilton Township Well Work Progressing

HARRISON – Demolition of the old Hamilton Township Hall, located at the corner of East Townline Lake Road and Athey Avenue had been chugging along, and for several weeks had seemed to be … more

7/25/23

This photo shows the original St. Luke Lutheran Church building.

Harrison’s St. Luke Lutheran Church Marks 50 Years

HARRISON – St. Luke Lutheran Church in Harrison has recently marked a truly auspicious anniversary – 50 years of growth and service to its congregation and local community. The … more

7/24/23