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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

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

Joe Nash leads a group of approximately 15 community members at his Feb. 2 winter tree identification hike.

Winter Tree Identification Hike with Conservation District Forester Joe Nash

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – With all the warm weather and sunshine, Punxsutawney Phil may be on to something with his prediction for an early spring this year. … more

2/23/24

Eighteen members of the Clare County Crazy Quilters are joined by their July 17 guest speaker Keri Withers as they proudly hold up the lap quilt tops they’ve sewn with the intent to donate them to children who can benefit from the comfort they provide.

Crazy Quilters Learn of Ways to Comfort Kids in Foster Care

HARRISON – When Keri Withers was seven months pregnant and living in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she encountered a woman named Rayola Wright. That woman, who was the mother of six children, served as … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 8/17/23

Penelope Peacock was created by Amy Biniecki to reflect on Michigan's copper mining and natural rocks and minerals. She stands proudly at the entrance to MyMichigan Medical Center - Clare.

Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk-People’s Choice

Have you been to downtown Clare lately? Have you noticed the 10 sculptures around McEwan Street? These 10 sculptures are brought to you by the Clare County Arts Council. They have been in place since … more

2/23/24

Karl Hauser, Clare County Veterans Services director, provides a comprehensive overview of services provided by his department, as well as statistical data for previous fiscal years. Seated with Hauser is Allisha Gary, veterans service officer.

Commissioners Hear Veterans Services Update

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The March 20 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners saw three presentations, one of which was the annual update on … more

4/8/24

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

Many hands – and feet – take on the task of moving Harrison District Library’s collection into its new home one block north on Second Street.

Harrison District Library’s ‘Wonderful, Upbeat, Very Good Move-in Day’

HARRISON – The dream undertaken in April of 2016 to purchase and convert the historical Surrey House into a new home for the Harrison District Library was originally intended to be completed in … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 8/18/23

Surrounded by a crowd of Clare County Road Commission personnel, county dignitaries and well-wishers, CCRC Chairperson Karen Hulliberger snips the ribbon Oct. 27, officially opening the county’s first roundabout at the Surrey Road/Old State Avenue intersection.

CCRC Cuts Ribbon on County’s 1st Roundabout

FARWELL – Clare County saw a first on the morning of Friday, Oct. 27. That was when the first traffic roundabout in Clare County was officially opened at the intersection of Old State Avenue … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/2/23

First bites of the demolition to make way for Taco Bell in Harrison.

Chilly Weather Doesn’t Cool Taco Bell First Step

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – City crews were onsite early in the week prepping the 714 N. First St. property at the former DNR building, identifying/marking … more

3/28/24

Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections

LANSING , M ich. - April 23 is the filing deadline for certain candidates seeking office in 2024 to appear on the Aug. 6 primary … more

4/8/24

Attendance at the “Budget Briefing: Transportation” presentation included county commissioners, road commissioners, a state representative, representatives from the City of Clare, City of Harrison, Village of Farwell, Clare County townships, Midland County, Mecosta County and MDOT.

Senior Fiscal Analyst Educates on State Transportation Budget

HARRISON – The Clare County Road Commission hosted a special informational event in December, where William Hamilton presented “Budget Briefing: Transportation” at the Harrison City … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/5/24

A full-house standing-room-only crowd attended the Feb. 28 informational meeting presented by the Clare County Road Commission. Speakers pictured, (standing) from left, are Lt. Steven Sentz of the Clare County Sheriff Department, Officer Jessica Penn of the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division-Lakeview Post, lead host CCRC North Road Maintenance Foreman Brian Coon, and (seated) Delores Thomas of the Michigan Center for Truck Safety.

Rules of Road Wide-Ranging, Essential

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Attendance at what was the Clare County Road Commission’s second offering of a truckdriver’s informational meeting … more

4/8/24

Amish Cook-Bubble Up Pizza

Seventeen children came beaming in the doorway. There was a slight shuffling as they placed their coats on the couch and lined up in three rows to sing. Our country school next door was having a … more

4/16/24

Spirit of Halloween Now Christmas Display

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – As wisps of autumnal colors grace the trees, and the air outside is instilled with the refreshing crispness of fall, the fervor of … more

12/22/23

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

Marlana Terrian, Central Dispatch director, left, provides the Clare County Board of Commissioners with an in-depth overview of what her department provides for the people it serves. Sheriff John Wilson accompanied Terrian at the March 20 meeting.

Commissioners Get 911 Central Dispatch Center Update

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The March 20 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners was a meeting of presentations. In addition to the Veterans … more

4/8/24

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

Michelle Wolf, P.A.-C, and Shelby Battle, CMA, inform the Harrison School Board members about the MidMichigan Health Community Health in-school health center, its services, effectiveness, and how it has been received and utilized by students/families.

Health Center Offers In-School Care

HARRISON – The Harrison Community Schools Board of Education members heard a highly informative Building Instructional Highlight during their Feb. 12 meeting. On hand were Michelle Wolfe, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/26/24