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Muskie Caught in Budd Lake by Avid Fisherman

On Saturday, Oct. 10 Jordan Clark caught his second muskie out of Budd Lake. He caught his first Muskie last June and just as he was unhooking and recording his phone died. That Muskie is just a …
Patrick John Adams
September 11, 1957 - October 13, 2026

Patrick John Adams

  "Patrick John "PJ" Adams, age 69, of Harrison, MI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1957 in Morenci, Michigan, son of Paul and Marjorie (Hill) …

MyMichigan Health Investigating Cybersecurity Allegations

MIDLAND, Mich. — MyMichigan Health is investigating claims of data theft made by a group identifying itself as MetaEncryptor.   MyMichigan Health takes all cybersecurity concerns …
The Harrison football team poses with the Battle Axe after winning over rival Farwell on Friday.

Harrison outlasts rival Farwell in exciting gridiron matchup

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Through the first two quarters of play it looked like it might be a relatively easy win for the Harrison football team on Friday. It turned …
Local News
Consumers Energy Making Electric Upgrades to Improve Service in Harrison Area
Consumers Energy is planning to work on the Harrison Circuit of our Harrison Substation beginning at 11 p.m. on October 22 nd (backup date of October 29 th ).  This work will require an outage …
Mid-Michigan event offers up to $200 bonus to start saving for college
LANSING, Mich. — Mid-Michigan families can start saving for college with as little as $25 and receive up to a $200 bonus per child by attending a free enrollment session on Saturday, Oct. 17, at …
Photos show burned areas and smoke on the eastern flank of the Ridge Fire, looking west/northwest, just west of County Road 510 in Marquette County. All photos were taken around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12.
Mother Nature helps on Ridge, Craig Lake fires in UP
Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity helped to calm fire activity on both the Ridge Fire and Craig Lake Fire in Marquette and Baraga counties Monday. DNR firefighters took advantage of …
Michiganders Asked to Help Shape New Statewide Infrastructure Guide
Michiganders are encouraged to take a short online survey to help shape a new statewide guide explaining how essential infrastructure systems work, who maintains them and how decisions about …
Cadillac Area Land Conservancy welcomes conservationists Bob Garner and Mark Tonello as special guests at annual meeting
Cadillac, MI — The Cadillac Area Land Conservancy invites the public to celebrate and learn about land conservation at its annual meeting on Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 pm at the Carl T. Johnson …
Sonja Rae Varney
January 30, 1940-October 6, 2026
Sonja Rae Varney
Sonja Rae Varney, age 86, of Harrison, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on October 6, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1940, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to the late Rush and Gertrude …
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    LANSING – Yesterday, Phillip Lee Sprague, 62, of Farwell, pled no contest …
Warm, dry weather and windy conditions are expected in the Upper Peninsula over the next few days, boosting the risk of a wildfire. “Grasses have dried out and leaves are starting to drop, …
National Newspaper Week 2026 Oct. 4-10, 2026 2026 marks the 86th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940,  Newspaper Association Managers  has sponsored and supported …
  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer A road trip to Meridian resulted in a solid three set win for the Clare volleyball team on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The Lady Pioneers took down …
  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer It was cold. It was windy. It was misty. Fortunately for the Clare soccer team, it was a win. The Pioneers were hosting Shepherd on …