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Six judges were in attendance to welcome Judge Ambrozaitis to the bench. Pictured, from left, are the Hon. Mary Beebe, Hon. Tara Hovey, the Hon. Michelle Ambrozaitis, the Hon. Josh Farrell, the Hon. Roy Mienk, retired; the Hon. Marcy Klaus and the Hon. Angela Sherigan.

Investiture of the Hon. Michelle Ambrozaitis

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor HARRISON – On Jan. 17, the official investiture of 55 th Circuit Court Judge Michelle Ambrozaitis was held at Mott’s Up North …
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Lake George Veteran Arraigned for Threats Against Clare VA Clinic

On Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:04 a.m. the Clare County Central Dispatch received a call from the Veterans Crisis Hotline reporting a male had contacted them and made threatening statements …

Amish Cook- FANNIE’S PARTY MIX

We were on our way once more. School months don’t make for very good travel times, so we were seizing the opportunity to see family and friends in Ohio over Christmas vacation. Some of the …

Julie Reinke Graduates from Graceland University

LAMONI, Iowa – Graceland University has announced the Fall 2024 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate …
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12-year-old in parents’ SUV for joyride found in Clare County
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 04:16 a.m. the Clare County Central Dispatch received a request from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff Office to be on the look out for a red in color 2000 Chevrolet …
Free snowmobiling weekend Jan. 17-19
Grab your friends and ride 6,000-plus miles of DNR-designated snowmobile trails, public roads and public lands (where authorized) on two back-to-back days during Michigan's Free Snowmobiling Weekend …
Truck vs Buggy Hit and Run in Arthur Township
Sheriff Department release On Jan. 6, deputies from the Clare County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle versus Amish buggy accident on S. Bailey Lake Avenue and E. Lincoln Road in …
Clare County Sheriff Dept Seeks Help Identifying Person of Interest
On 12/16/2024, the Clare County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a Grant Township resident whom wanted to report his identity stolen. The reporting party disclosed an unknown person, purchased …
Amish Cook - Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup
Imagine eating your favorite dessert every meal. How long would it still be good? How happy are children if they do only what they want to do all day, every day? What would it be like if Christmas …
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Arrested for Assault, Vehicle Theft
  Sheriff Department release At 3:47 a.m. Jan. 1, Clare County Central Dispatch received a call of an assault that had occurred, where the suspect had stolen the victim’s vehicle from …
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Sheriff Department release At 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, the Clare County Central Dispatch received a call from a subject living in Lake, reporting his vehicle had been stolen. A deputy with …
On January 01, 2025, at 10:14 p.m, a Harrison woman came to the Clare County Sheriff Department to report a larceny.  The women had listed a vehicle for sale on Facebook Market place and was …
During January, donate a nonperishable food item and receive a free home radon test kit, or pick up a test kit for the reduced price of $5 without a donation. January is Radon Action Month, and …
National Day of Observance for Former President Jimmy Carter A National …
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – What happens when a couple decides they want to start a new business to bring in some extra income? And what if that couple is …