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Snowball Returns with Focus on Homelessness

HARRISON – It’s no mystery to people throughout the region that Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison honors those who have served their country through military service, and especially those … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/9/24

Amish Cook-Upside-Down Date Pudding

What is the most relaxing thing for you to do? If you were to pick out something that you find soothing when you are all by yourself, what would it be? Most folks are constantly on the go, … more

by GLORIA YODER | 7/25/23

The next generation of eager Clare County Road Commission professionals stand alongside one of the plow trucks synonymous with the winter season. Pictured, from left, are Ashlyn Kohn, Perry Davis, Chase Swartzmiller and Victoria Humphrey.

CCRC Boasts 4 Young Talented, Capable Workers

HARRISON – Too many times people utter the phrase: “Kids today just don’t have any ambition, they just want to party or sit and play video games.” Some may fall into that … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/12/24

Tom House and Gabe Couch perform Sept. 1 while personably enjoying the evening just as much as their audience.

Final Friday Night Delight Sees Large, Appreciative Crowd

HARRISON – The summer’s final Friday Night Delights performance was held Sept. 1 at Harrison Town Square, where the eclectic mix of musical styles and genres of Gabe Couch and Tom House … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/7/23

Amish Cook-Frogmore Stew

In my girlhood years, Mom always did her best to make our birthdays special. Not only did she help sing Happy Birthday for us and bake a cake; we also got to choose what was on the menu for our … more

3/12/24

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner down slightly from last year's record high

Gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s … more

11/22/23

District Administrative Assistant Sarah Rust administers the oath of office to newly appointed HCS Board of Education Trustee Zachary Driver immediately following the Dec. 11 school board meeting.

BOE Selects New Board Trustee

HARRISON – The Dec. 11 meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education included interviews of four candidates for the open school board seat created by the resignation of Courtney … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/20/23

AAA Releases Halloween Safety Tips

AAA Releases Halloween Safety Tips Follow these tips to enjoy the spooky sights without making the road a scarier place DEARBORN, Mich., (October 25, 2023) — As trick-or-treaters … more

10/25/23

Sheriff John Wilson Announces Run for Re-Election

Clare County Sheriff John S. Wilson is excited to announce that he will seek his fifth term as your Clare County Sheriff. Sheriff Wilson is a lifelong resident of Clare County. His family moved … more

3/1/24

Amish Cook-Lemony Chocolate Cheesecake

This week I will introduce you to the most beautiful lady I spoke with on our trip to Ohio. Her name is Mary, she is 88 years old and a grandmother to my husband, Daniel. True beauty shines through … more

1/2/24

News From Your Sheriff- December 2023

Welcome to December, Clare County To date, we are at 34,777 incidents for this year in Clare County. The Clare County Sheriff’s Office has handled 20,293 of those incidents. We currently … more

12/20/23

Rustic Owl Vendor of the Week-Linda Bailey

It’s not a wedding dress shop but the Rustic Owl does have a wedding dress in their window. The dress was worn by Vickie Buckley over 30 years ago and donated to the Harrison Area Chamber of … more

10/23/23

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

Central Michigan District Health Department Promoting COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is pleased to announce that both the updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and the 2023-24 seasonal flu vaccine are available. In an ongoing effort to … more

10/23/23

Consumers Energy Prepares for Second Major Winter Storm to Strike Michigan

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 12, 2024 – On the heels of Michigan’s first major storm of the winter, over 400 Consumers Energy and contractor crews from as far away as Colorado, New York and … more

1/12/24

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

Monica M. Weaver March 15, 1951 - April 3, 2024

Farwell Woman Dies in Single Car Crash

On 04/03/2024 at approximately 2:55 pm, Clare Central Dispatch received a call of a traffic crash on W Ludington Dr, at Conlay’s Café, west of the Village of Farwell. It was … more

4/5/24

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

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

Graphic of foreign-held acreage in Michigan by county.

Michigan eyeing foreign farmland ownership

By KELSEY LESTER Capital News Service LANSING – The recent expansion of China-owned land in the U.S. is raising concerns about the food supply chain and affordable land in Michigan. … more

10/25/23