LANSING – Volunteers will fan out across the southern part of the state beginning Saturday to give the state highway roadsides their annual spring cleaning as Michigan Department of Transportation …

LANSING, MI, April 8, 2026 – Consumers Energy officials told a state commission today that selling 13 hydroelectric dams remains the best option for Michigan, supporting local communities and …

With just days to go, community members are invited to secure their spot at one of the region’s most anticipated annual events – A Northern Tradition, happening 5-8 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at …

Capital News Service LANSING – Demand for food banks collectively is up this year because more people are in need, according to Feeding America Western Michigan. Kenneth Estelle, the …

By  KERRY HECKMAN Forest land administrator, Forest Resources Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Deep in the Upper Peninsula’s Huron Mountains, among the wildest of …

It is with profound respect and heartfelt gratitude that we remember Michael Douglas, a devoted son, brother, parent, friend, a proud veteran, and a true hero, who dedicated his life to serving our …

THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER Morning dawns. March 19th stays etched in memory. Sixteen years ago I rose early, eager to meet the young man who would be called my husband by that …

Pere Marquette District Library is hosting John Counts at 6 p.m. Friday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at 185 E. 4 th St., Clare as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer It was a nice winning start to the season for the Farwell softball team. The Lady Eagles swept host Merrill on Wednesday, March 25 and then one a single …

By GEORGIA HILL  Capital News Service  LANSING – Several ballot initiatives have failed to make it to the November 2026 ballot.  The initiatives, including a proposed …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The March 24 Hayes Township General Board meeting saw all members present. Commissioner Reports included offerings from …

MMC Receives $500K Naming Gift from Isabella Bank for Isabella Bank Arena   Mid Michigan College has announced receipt of a $500,000 transformational gift from Isabella Bank to name …

By Capital News Service Capital News Service | March 20, 2026 By SONJA KROHN LANSING – As Michigan’s population ages, the number of motor vehicle crashes involving older drivers is on …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Committee members present for the March 24 meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee were Commissioners Gabe Ambrozaitis …

Members First Credit Union and Mid Michigan College are proud to announce a $75,000 gift to support Health Sciences education through the College’s Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Strong pitching and plenty of offense led to a pair of season opening wins for the Farwell baseball team Wednesday, March 25. The Eagles were playing at …

By SONJA KROHN Capital News Service LANSING – Even though the grey wolf is classified as an endangered species, a new study found that the majority of Michigan’s recorded wolf deaths are caused …

Charles Edward Chapman passed away peacefully at Northwood Nursing home on March 30, 2026. He was born in Berkley, Michigan to Harold and Mildred Chapman on December 9, 1934. He married Martha …

BY GLORIA YODER Good morning! Rise and shine with the Yoders! It's Saturday morning, so don't worry, you'll get to sleep in. By 8:30 or so we'll have breakfast. Since there is no rush on the …

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor HARRISON – On Wednesday, March 25, the Harrison Family Fare invited the community to celebrate the remodeling of its store. The three-hour …