LANSING – Michigan’s manufacturing and agricultural legacies will unite on Friday, March 13, 2026, as the 4th Annual Michigan Rosie the Riveter Day arrives at the Capital Region International …

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor It’s hard to believe one could get sentimental about a database but that’s exactly what happened to me last week when nostalgia got the …

Farwell High School has been selected as a recipient of a Universal FAFSA Challenge Award from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. …

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor Carl and Louise Burkhalter moved to Harrison in 1940. They became beloved citizens who ran several successful businesses and were active in …

Kara Elaina Smith, F.N.P.-C., M.S.N., C.L.C., L.C.E., P.M.H.-C., a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, has joined MyMichigan Obstetrics & …

LANSING – One Feb.26, State Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare) won House approval for his plan to fund horse racing programs across Michigan, ensuring county fairs across the state can continue to offer the …

By LILLIAN WILLIAMS Capital News Service LANSING – After a sharp decline in Canadian visitors in 2025, Michigan tourist destinations find themselves focusing on attracting other visitors. …

LANSING, Mich. ­-  The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective 6 a.m. Monday, March …

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -  The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $27 million to  improve M-20 and US-10 Business Route (BR) in the city of Midland . Work will …

Parade starts at noon on Saturday, March 14. There is still time to sign up to be in the parade, go to www.ClareIrishFestival.com Don’t miss your chance to join in on all the Irish fun! …

Wayne E. Bucholz of 1403 N. Bluff Drive, Gladstone, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.  Wayne was born January 12, 1933, in West Branch, Michigan the son …

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 9, 2026) -  Gas prices in Michigan are up 56 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.55 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 72 …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The post-season was unfortunately short-lived for the Clare boys basketball team. The Pioneers were taking on Chippewa Hills in Shepherd on Monday, Feb. …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The ski state championships were held back on Feb. 23, with Division 2 taking place at Schuss Mountain in Bellaire. The Clare girls’ team had a great …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Farwell girls’ basketball team found a long-awaited victory on Friday. The Lady Eagles were playing at Carson City-Crystal, where they claimed …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Harrison certainly went down swinging against one of the best boys’ basketball teams in Division 3. The Hornets were taking on Beal City in the …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Harrison finished up regular season girls’ basketball action on Thursday. The Lady Hornets were hosting McBain Northern Michigan Christian Academy, and …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The high school bowling season officially came to a close on Saturday, as the individual state championships were held. Locally, three bowlers qualified …

Clare County, MI – Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff’s Office executed several search warrants over the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests related to methamphetamine. On Friday, …

                              Etta Louise Burkhalter …