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The school even got their Lincoln back. That is a namesake portrait of Abraham Lincoln donated by Jon Ringelberg that is fixed high above the entrance to the building. The original stone marker sits to the right and reads “Lincoln District No. 2 1913.”

Community Celebrates Grand Reopening of Historic 1913 Lincoln School

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor On Saturday, Oct. 24 Lincoln Township hosted an open house at the newly remodeled Lincoln School. I admit I felt emotional seeing the new …
Ava Lake watches her serve go over the net.

Clare volleyball falls in three at Ogemaw Heights

    By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare volleyball team played in one of their final regular season games last week; when they were at Ogemaw Heights on …
The Clare girls cross country team pose with the trophy, after claiming the Jack Pine Conference championship last week.

Clare girls’ cross country team claims Jack Pine Conference championship

by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer   Four runners in the top 10 helped the Clare girls’ cross-country team claim the Jack Pine Conference cross country championship on …
At the Oct. 19 Harrison City Council meeting, Tom House clarifies how important the school millage renewal is to the Harrison Community Schools District, and what would be lost if that renewal were to fail.

City of Harrison Hears of CCSD Equipment Costs

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Oct. 19 Harrison City Council meeting saw all members present, and after adoption of the Oct. 5 meeting …
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Gene E. Brimer July 26, 1956- October 19, 2026
Gene E. Brimer
Gene E. Brimer, age 70 of Winter Haven, FL., formerly of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, FL.  On …
Turning Clare County Green for the Veterans Who Served
Every county in America has a role to play in honoring the veterans who served our country. In Clare County, we honor the brave men and women in uniform by connecting them to the benefits, care and …
Late Shepherd score spoils Harrison’s bid for crossover win
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Harrison came just a few plays away from being able to claim a victory in their Jack Pine Conference crossover football game on Friday. The Hornets were …
The Harrison volleyball team celebrates after a point during last week's home match with Standish-Sterling.
Harrison volleyball fell in home match to Standish-Sterling
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Harrison volleyball team battled pretty well in their home Jack Pine Conference match with Standish-Sterling on Monday, Oct. 12. The Lady Hornets …
Farwell football drops crossover game to Ogemaw, 61-6
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Jack Pine Conference had their annual football crossover games on Friday. That proved to be a tough match-up for Farwell, as they lost to visiting …
Clare, Harrison cross country teams run at Mt. Pleasant’s Blue and Gold Invite
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare and Harrison cross country teams made the trip to Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, to take part in the Blue and Gold Invite. They were both in the …

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by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Clare battled tough, but it was unable to keep its soccer season alive on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Pioneers were taking on Division 3 district tournament …
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer A season high in points led to a lopsided victory for the Clare football team on Friday. The Pioneers were taking part in their Jack Pine Conference …
Downtown Grand Rapids at the peak of foliage season. Credit: Pure Michigan
By KYRMYZY TUREBAYEVA Capital News Service LANSING – This year, El Niño could delay fall color in the Great Lakes region, make the colors less vibrant in some areas or shorten the period …
  LANSING, Mich . – Starting tomorrow, Michigan voters can cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election in person at their early voting site. The statewide early voting period …
BY GLORIA YODER Blessings don’t all come the same way; some come as soothing as the smell of fall, and some come as the cup of suffering. Lately I have been reminded of the wonder of sadness. …

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