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Local Inventor Kurt Snider Receives Patent

After years of research and development, Kurt Snider, a manufacturer and designer of electronic controls for the woodchipper and stump grinder industry, has been awarded a patent for a Unique …

Community Mourns Loss of Historian Robert Knapp

With great sadness our historical community learned of the passing of Robert Knapp last week. In addition to his local historical contributions, Robert was a great friend. Robert wasn’t …

Spend a Few Hours at Old Fashion Day-Clare County Historical Society

On Sept. 30, the Clare County Historical Society Hosts Annual ‘Old Fashion Day,’ with the Sunshine String Band; Vera Wiltse from Michigan Barn Preservation Network; special displays; old …

Hayes Blight Cleanup Actions Underway

HARRISON – At a special meeting held Aug. 29, the Hayes Township Board gathered to firm up a plan as to how it would handle the abatements for four properties as ordered by District Court Judge …
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MMC Posts Summer Honors Lists
  Mid Michigan College has posted its honors students for the summer 2023 semester. The Honors Students for Mid Michigan College’s Summer 2023 Semester are below. To achieve …
Citizens Take Advantage of Fall Cleanout Opportunity
HARRISON – Residents of the City of Harrison, Hayes Township and Greenwood Township came out to participate in the 9 th Annual Recycling Day held Sept. 16 at Harrison City Park, taking …
HCS Homelessness, Traffic Issues Ongoing
HARRISON – The Sept. 11 Harrison Community Schools Board of Education meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by students from Larson Elementary School. The Larson focus continued with …
Auto Icon Chip Foose Visits S&S Collision
HARRISON – It seemed to be business as usual in the early morning of Thursday, Sept. 14 at S&S Collision. Cars were driven in and out of the shop area, employees in jeans and company …
Habitat Receives Huntington Bank $5K Donation
Huntington Bank presented a $5,000 check to Clare County Habitat for Humanity last week. Pictured at the presentation are, from left, Carey Harris, Habitat executive director; Justin Cavanaugh, …
Michigan has you covered with red, orange and yellow!
Looking to soak up the fall colors in Michigan? Here are some options for a colorful autumn getaway. Get a bird's-eye view of Michigan's stunning fall foliage on a chairlift ride to the top of …
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HARRISON – Four artists came together Saturday, Sept. 9 along with friends and clients of Genevieve Wolfrum for an art reception and to reveal a new feature at the studio. Wolfrum is the owner …
Editor's Note:  Glora's Mother-in-Law, Lydia Yoder, is writing a special column this week.  Gloria returns next week. A memorable and precious day occurred for us on August 28, 1988, …
          Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is announcing that COVID-19 vaccinations will be suspended temporarily at all branch …
Mike LeValley, Executive Director of the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy (CWC) announced that the organization has acquired its twenty-sixth nature preserve.  This 80-acre property is located on …
Clare County Prosecuting Attorney Press Release James Speer, of Harrison, Michigan, plead guilty in two separate files on July 17, 2023. In one file he plead guilty to Delivery/Manufacture …