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Long Anticipated Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim Film soon to be Released

WHITEFISH POINT, Michigan – The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) and Big Fin Pictures are excited to announce the release of “We Finished Their Journey: the story of the Edmund …

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, …
Congratulations to Jaren West and his team (and Colt for his great ribbon cutting) on the grand opening of their Farwell location of 989 Furniture and Mattress on Friday, Nov. 6. The new location is in the former Rite Aid building at 146 N. Corning St. Follow them on Facebook at 989 Furniture & Mattress.

989 Furniture Cuts Ribbon on New Location

Congratulations to Jaren West and his team (and Colt for his great ribbon cutting) on the grand opening of their Farwell location of 989 Furniture and Mattress on Friday, Nov. 6. The new location is …
Venison donated to Hunters Feeding Michigan gets distributed to food banks, pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and other agencies across the state. Here, packages of ground venison are shown in a food bank freezer.

Meat processors key to Hunters Feeding Michigan’s efforts

By CASEY WARNER Michigan Department of Natural Resources Half a million servings of nutritious, high-quality protein. It’s hard to quantify how much that means to Michiganders who don’t have …
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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 …
Ralph Arden Powell
March 2, 1941-November 9, 2026
Ralph Arden Powell
Ralph Arden Powell, age 85, of Harrison passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at at Medilodge of Clare. A Memorial Service for Ralph will take place at Clark-Stocking Funeral Chapel on …
MDHHS reminds hunters of ‘Do Not Eat’ health advisories for Clark’s Marsh
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding hunters not to eat venison from deer taken within three miles of Clark’s …
Layla Sharp sends the ball over the net.
Harrison volleyball drops 4-set game to Pinconning
  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Harrison volleyball team wrapped up the regular season on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Lady Hornets were hosting Pinconning in Jack Pine …
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  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer After last week’s wild playoff opener, the Harrison football team now turns their attention to their Division 7 district championship …
  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer On a night that was all about the offense, it was the defense that sealed the game for the Harrison football team Friday. The Hornets, …
  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 …
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 …
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 …