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Longer Table’s windows on Second Street in Harrison get an artist make-over by local artist Aliona Heber.

Painting the town Red, Blue, Pink, Cannoli, and more is Local Resident Aliona Heber

HARRISON – Many people have been wondering who has been painting all the art on windows in Harrison. It’s local artist Aliona Heber, also known by her nickname Mae. Heber works at Up …

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 …

Harrison Tractor Supply Company to Host Photos with Santa Event

HARISSON, Mich., Dec. 2, 2023 – Tractor Supply will spread holiday cheer this year with their Photos with Santa event. Held Dec 02, 2023 from 10:00 am until …

Amish Cook-Broccoli Casserole

Before I think about packing clothes for a trip, my children are making all sorts of plans. I usually tell them they may pack their purses, then I’ll go through everything with them and discuss …
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Taking up the business of the Clare County Airport at the October Airport Committee meeting are, from left, Commissioners David Hoefling and Gabe Ambrozaitis, and Lori Phelps, county administrator. Pictured in the foreground are pilot Carl Lounsbury and Gale Bensinger, airport manager.
Airport Committee Discusses Potential Changes
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The October meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee touched on a multitude of topics, beginning with the Airport …
Clare County Clerk to Hold Informational Meetings about Proposal 22-2
I realize there are a lot of questions surrounding the changes to elections that were passed by Michigan voters in November of 2022 with the passing of the constitutional amendment known as Proposal …
Crafting Joy and Memories at 4-H Holiday Craft Day
Clare County, MI - The Clare County 4-H Program invites families to unlock the magic of the holidays at the 4-H Holiday Craft Day on Saturday, December 2nd in the welcoming Outback Room of Jay's …
From the Heart in Clare County: Do you know what season it is?  
By Dr. RAY FRANCIS  Do you know what season is upon us? I know many of you are thinking deer season coming up. Or perhaps here in Clare County you are anticipating snowmobiling, basketball, …
Amish Cook-Sweet and Sour Green Beans
THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER  "Mom, you need to write a column about this!" Julia quipped as she scattered another handful of straw over her grandparents' newly seeded lawn. …
Harrison Baker in National ‘Greatest Baker’ Contest
Cleaver Managing Editor Cindy Peters has been a vendor at the Gladwin Farmer’s Market for over eight years. She makes natural skin and body care products in addition to baked goods of all …
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ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI. On opening day of firearm deer season, Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a 61-year-old Almont man fell from his tree stand in Roscommon County in the …
HARRISON – While the Cleaver was covering the Nov. 4 One Stop Shop vaccination and licensing clinic at the Clare County Animal Shelter, Animal Control Director Rudi Hicks took a moment to point …
HARRISON – On Nov. 4, the Clare County Animal Shelter once again opened its doors on a Saturday for the annual One Stop Shop rabies and licensing clinic. This year’s 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
  Throughout Michigan, hunters are preparing stands, blinds and camps for the upcoming firearm deer season, which begins Nov. 15. Although there's an understandable …
Every spring and fall students from the Sparks after school program at Harrison Middle and High School help clean up the Veterans Freedom Park. On Oct. 23, students swarmed the park with shovels, …