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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

Jackpine Conference Announces Additional Schools to 2024-2025 School Year

Jack Pine Conference Press Release The Jack Pine Conference has a long-standing tradition of promoting excellence in academics, sportsmanship and athletics and we are excited to … more

7/5/23

Forester Joe Nash and items foraged on his guided hike during his June 29 Foraging for Wild Edibles class hosted for the Clare County community at The Poet Family Outdoor Education Center at Mid Michigan College.

Foraging Class with Conservation District Forester Joe Nash

HARRISON – Nestled within a beautiful span of 560 wooded acres, The Poet Family Outdoor Education Center of Mid Michigan College is an idyllic setting for anyone interested in opportunities for … more

by Megan Barron | 7/7/23

Hearing And Vision Screening Offered by Local Health Department for School-Aged Children

ability to hear are two important elements in helping a child succeed. Make sure your child gets their eyes and ears checked. Clearness of vision, eye muscle balance, nearsightedness and … more

8/18/23

Sigafoose Awarded Progressive Grocer’s National Top Women in Grocery Award

Sheri Sigafoose, a store director at the Harrison Family Fare, was recently recognized with Progressive Grocer’s national Top Women in Grocery Award. This prestigious award is reserved for … more

11/27/23

Guardsmen Max Robles and Edwin Burton of the Midland Army National Guard unit, stand in front of the Oshkosh M-ATV on display at the VFW Car, Truck and Bike Show. The military vehicle weighs 36,500 pounds and was driven to the event from the 46th Military Police unit in Corunna.

VFW Car, Truck & Bike Show Draws Interest, Variety

HARRISON – It takes more than some early July heat to stop patriotic vehicle enthusiasts from attending a show. And so it was Saturday, July 1 at Harrison VFW Post 1075, the site of the 2nd … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 7/7/23

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

State Police Need Help Identifying Stolen Golf Cart

KALKASKA COUNTY, MI. Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post are asking for your help locating a custom orange golf cart that was stolen from an address on Ingersoll Road … more

11/27/23

Michigan’s bottle law under scrutiny

By ASHLEY ZHOU Capital News Service LANSING – A temporary ban on returning bottles and cans for deposits early in the pandemic may have caused long-lasting changes to the recycling … more

8/18/23

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

Larson Elementary teacher Heidi Hughes and her student Carter Aldrich hold up a mural created by Carter’s class. That Harrison-descriptive piece was presented to Harrison City Council at its Oct. 2 meeting. Carter was accompanied at the meeting by his mother, Torrie Aldrich, and his little brother – who was a very well-behaved audience member.

City of Harrison Gifted Special School Project Art

HARRISON – Members of the Harrison City Council were treated to a special surprise at their Oct. 2 meeting. Larson Elementary School teacher Heidi Hughes and her student Carter Aldrich … more

10/16/23

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

Clare Welcome Center Closed Oct. 18 for Sewer Maintenance

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the Clare Welcome Center along US-127 for sewer maintenance work. County: Clare … more

10/16/23

Witbeck Scholarship winner Samuel Jackson of Clare is pictured with scholarship presenter Jerry Witbeck, longtime supporter of students’ higher education.

Witbeck Scholarship Awarded

Each year, thousands of students attend Mid Michigan College, and more than 80% of those students receive some form of financial aid. Although that aid can vary, scholarships from local donors play a … more

10/31/23

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

MDOT lifting all remaining spring weight restrictions April 15

LANSING, Mich. - Effective 6 a.m. Monday, April 15, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift seasonal weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways in the entire … more

4/12/24

AAA: MICHIGAN GAS PRICES DROP BELOW $3 A GALLON

DEARBORN, Mich., (December 18, 2023) - Gas prices in Michigan dropped 15 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.96 per gallon for regular … more

12/18/23

Consumers Energy Crews Preparing for High Winds to Move through Michigan on Monday

Consumers Energy is preparing for a storm that should bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph throughout the day Monday, creating the possibility of power outages. The Consumers Energy Storm … more

12/18/23

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

MDHHS observes World Aids Day December 1

MDHHS observes World Aids Day December 1 LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recognizes World AIDS Day Friday, Dec. 1, to bring awareness to the ongoing HIV … more

12/1/23