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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

Houghton Lake Post Troopers Stop a Breaking and Entering in Progress

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI. On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 5:50 p.m. troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post were dispatched to a breaking and entering in … more

3/8/24

Gladwin Jr High SPARKS students enjoying a game of "soccer with a stick."

SPARKS-Ignite Program Offers Multiple Opportunities for Students, Families

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – In a world where traditional school days don’t answer all the needs of all students and their families, some programs are … more

3/6/24

News from Your Sheriff-March 2024

Welcome to March 2024, Clare County. To say the least, this has been a very easy winter on my wood pile at home. Mother Nature sure controls our way of life, and it seems she is making it a little … more

3/6/24

Paulette Zurecki Sharp stands in front of an Army truck in 1945.

Michigan War Bride Shares Story Nearly a Century in the Making

HARRISON – Few writers have an opportunity to sit down with someone who was so integral a part of history as the fabled “War Brides” of the 1940s. That all changed last year as I … more

by Angela Kellogg-Henry | 3/3/24

Paulette at home the day she was interviewed by the Clare County Cleaver in 2023. Her grandchildren and grandchildren grace her wall, and she proclaims them all very good looking.

Harrison War Bride Shares Story Nearly a Century in the Making

HARRISON – Few writers have an opportunity to sit down with someone who was so integral a part of history as the fabled “War Brides” of the 1940s. That all changed last year as I … more

by Angela Kellogg-Henry | 3/3/24

Letter to the Editor-Reader Takes Issue with Talk of Ambulance Funding

Reader Takes Issue with Talk of Ambulance Funding Regarding the issue of ambulance service in Clare County. How soon we forget! At one time we had a very efficient ambulance service here in our … more

3/1/24

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

Syrup Cooker Fire Ignites Barn in Grant

Clare Fire Department Press Release At 1:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, the Clare Fire Department responded to report of a shed and barn fire at 3378 E. Beaverton Road, east of Grant Road in … more

2/28/24

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

Hayes Township Board members discuss the question of how Hayes Planning Commission applicants are selected for placement on the township board’s agenda for approval.

Still No Hayes Planning Commission Appointment

HARRISON – The Feb. 13 Hayes Township General Board meeting began with approval of the agenda; approval of the Jan. 23 General Board minutes; and approval of bills to be paid. Treasurer … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/26/24

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

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

An election worker at Detroit's Northwest Activities Center early voting site greets Secretary Benson as she prepares to cast her ballot.

Secretary Benson and more than 6,500 other Michigan voters cast their ballot on Day One of early voting

DETROIT, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, along with more than 6,500 voters across the state, cast a ballot in the Presidential Primary on the first day of in-person … more

2/19/24

Commissioner Jeff Haskell, board chair, reminds attendees that the hearing was a first step in a likely lengthy process of fact finding on the way to hopefully solving ambulance service problems.

BOC Holds Hearing to Clarify Ambulance Issues

HARRISON – At various meetings of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, comments have been made regarding ambulance service within the county – pretty much always by way of complaining about response times. At its January meeting, the Board reinstituted its Committee of the Whole, and slated for … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/19/24

Indoor set-up at Steetly Warehouse at the most recent Swap for Smiles event held Feb. 3.

Steetly’s Swap for Smiles

HARRISON – What began as a thoughtful suggestion posted by a member of the Harrison Matters Facebook group has transformed into an outpouring of generosity and cohesion within the Harrison … more

by MEGAN BARRON | 2/16/24

The public accuracy testing at the Clare County Building voting site took place Friday, Feb. 9 in the Board of Commissioners Room. Pictured, from left, are treasurer Jenny Beemer-Fritzinger, judge Marcy Klaus, and clerk Lori Mott.

Precincts Prepare for Primary Election

HARRISON – This year will see the first time the state’s recently enacted proposal, which instituted nine days of early voting, put into use. While Feb. 27 Presidential Primary election … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/16/24

New criminal laws aim to combat ethnic intimidation

By SOPHIA CERU Capital News Service LANSING – Due to Michigan’s constant increase in hate crimes, the Legislature has updated state laws on hate crimes for the first time since … more

2/16/24

Winter Free Fishing Weekend starts Saturday

Ready for some outdoor fun with family and friends? Join in this winter’s Free Fishing Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18 – two full days when residents and visitors can fish … more

2/14/24

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