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Shop Local & Buck Tailgate Event-Harrison, Michigan

Get ready for a fun, fall weekend full of local shopping & special deals. Every $10 spent at participiating stores enters you to win prizes. Hours vary by store. SHOP Saturday, …
Randy L. Lepley 
August 7, 1962  -  October 29, 2026

Randy L. Lepley 

Randy L. Lepley, age 64, passed away October 29, 2026, in Marquette MI, after an unexpected heart attack. He was born August 7, 1962, to Don Lewis and Rose Marie (Langdon) Lepley (both now …
Ronald Edward Bearss

Ronald Edward Bearss

  Ronald Edward Bearss was born on January 19, 1941, he is the son of Vincent and Alberta Bearss. Ron was married to his high school sweetheart, Rosalinda Riojas on January 20, 1962, and were …
Michael Steven Cauchi
February 17, 1987- November 9, 2026

Michael Steven Cauchi

Michael Steven Cauchi, age 39, of Harrison passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack following medical complications on Monday, November 9, 2026. In following with Michael's wishes, cremation …
Local News
Clare volleyball takes brooms to Standish in season finale
  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare volleyball team closed out the regular season on quite the positive note. The Lady Pioneers were hosting Standish-Sterling on …
The rocky and uneven terrain that the rescuers walked through to save trapped sturgeon from the small pool they have been living in. Courtesy: Cory Kovacs/Department of Natural Resources
DNR probes why 27 lake sturgeon got trapped
By ISABELLA FIGUEROA NOGUEIRA Capital News Service LANSING – The Department of Natural Resources is embarking on a three-year project to understand why nearly 30 threatened lake sturgeon …
Westbound M-20/US-10 BR reopening Nov. 9 in Midland
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is finishing work on the first year of the $27 million improvement project on M-20 and US-10 Business Route (BR) in the city of …
Marguerite Lynn Niemi (Martin)
July 15, 1944- November 4, 2026
Marguerite Lynn Niemi (Martin)
Marguerite Lynn Niemi, age 82, of Harrison passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. In following with Marguerite's wishes, cremation has taken place. …
Logan Young and Bella Young display their all-regional medals, after their state finals qualifying runs on Saturday.
Young siblings shine for Harrison at cross country regionals, qualify for state finals
    By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Logan Young qualified for the state finals for the boys. Bella Young qualified for the state finals for the girls. Saturday was …
The Clare girls' cross-country team poses for a photo after taking third place at their Division 2 regional meet at Chippewa Hills on Friday. The Lady Pioneers claimed a spot at the state championship meet thanks to the finish.
Clare runners compete at tough D2 regional, Lady Pioneers qualify for state finals
  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Competing in an extremely tough Division 2 regional on Friday at Chippewa Hills, the Clare girls’ cross-country team rose to the occasion. …
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BY GLORIA YODER Today I think of three people who have impacted my life by example. There are many more of you out there, but for today I choose to share these three happenings. I’m …
LANSING – Alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive …
  By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor   For Halloween, Lake Michigan pulls out all the stops. They close off the main street for a trunk or treat and the …
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Oct. 12 Harrison Community Schools Board of Education meeting kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance led by …
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Oct. 21 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners saw all members in attendance, save one: …