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of Clare County
2024 November Election
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These recently installed bracket-mounted stop signs complete a 4-way at the intersection of Beech and Second streets, a move aimed to make negotiating that intersection safer.

Council Hears More on Rustic Owl Display Dispute

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Actions taken by Harrison City Council at its Sept. 9 meeting began with adoption of Aug. 19 Council meeting minutes and …

4 Headed to Prison

Prosecutor’s Office release HARRISON – August William Stayler, of Harrison, Michigan, pleaded no contest on May 21, 2024, to five counts of Delivery/Manufacture of Methamphetamine, …
Photo by Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Manning

Harrison Native Trains to Support U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters

By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach OAK HARBOR, Washington – Senior Chief Petty Officer Lauren Faulkner, a native of Harrison, Michigan, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to …

Apple Venison Ring

BY GLORIA YODER A huge change is unfolding in our house. This morning our five oldest children, grades one thru seven, left for school. Yes, there were lots of feelings in the basket this …
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Kathy Laubon and Gail Garrity
How did Harrison Michigan Pickleball for Fun get started?
I was scrolling through Harrison Matters on Facebook one day in March of 2023, and I spotted a post inquiring about whether anyone in Harrison played pickleball. Kathy Laubon had written that post …
 Pictured from left, are Trish and Tammy Galloway of Longer Table and the Harrison Area Chamber of Commerce; JJ and Emily Martin; owners Lori and Dennis Mott;  Heather Martin and Wendy Heinig, president of the Harrison Area Chamber of Commerce. 
New Wedding/Events Venue Opens South of Harrison
Lori and Dennis Mott were joined Thursday, Aug. 29 by family, friends and community members for the official ribbon cutting at their new business, Mott’s Up North Wedding and Event Venue. The …
These wooden play structures at Harrison City Park are shown
with some taping and signs warning “Do Not Climb, Wet Stain.”
Recently refurbished by Nancy DeKraker of Blue Iris LLC, these
structures will continue for years to provide imagination-stoking
play for thousands of children. But for now, patience – kids will
just have to wait a bit until the stain cures and the tapes are
removed.
Staining Donation Rejuvenates Kid Favorites at City Park
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The driving focus of the Harrison Street Fair always seems to be on community . During this year’s event, Mike …
At the Aug. 19 Harrison City Council meeting, Justin Cavanaugh, city manager/clerk, describes the Primary Election as having gone well, with Harrison being the third precinct to report, behind Frost and Winterfield townships.
4-Duplex Development Coming to Harrison
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – New Business at the Aug. 19 meeting of Harrison City Council included approval of several actions. The first was adoption …
2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk just days away
2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk just days away ST. IGNACE, Mich. -  The 2024 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, Sept. 2, is just days away, and final preparations are under way. "Whether you …
A tree on a powerline on Second Street in the City of Harrison.
Consumers Energy: Most People Will Get Power Back by End of Thursday After Powerful Storms
JACKSON, Mich., August 28, 2024 – As crews continue to work around the clock after Tuesday’s storms, Consumers Energy is now projecting most customers will have their power restored by …
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Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the impact of drug overdoses on our …
They say every dog has its day. So, since today is National Dog Day, Consumers Energy wants to introduce Spot! Spot is Consumers Energy’s mobile robot dog. He might not be a canine, but …
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on clarecountycleaver.net: first name: Jonathan last name: Cohen address: 622 Hillcrest St. city: …
 The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the Clare Welcome Center  along US-127 in Clare County for maintenance on the well system. Work will include preparation …
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – After much campaigning and commitment to cause, the August Primary came to a close with multiple in-county races …