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Quilt of Valor recipient Fredrick Priest, is shown with presenters Judy Tritten, left, and RaeAnn Loafman.

Fredrick Priest of Harrison was recently awarded a Quilt of Valor for his military service at American Legion Post 404 in Harrison. Priest is an American Legion member, as well as being a member … more

12/29/23

Harrison Man Sentenced on Drug Charge

Prosecutor’s Office release HARRISON – On Oct. 10, 2023, Randy Alan Grubaugh of Harrison pleaded guilty as charged to Delivery/Manufacture Methamphetamine. He was sentenced Dec. 11 … more

12/27/23

Spirit of Halloween Now Christmas Display

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – As wisps of autumnal colors grace the trees, and the air outside is instilled with the refreshing crispness of fall, the fervor of … more

12/22/23

District Administrative Assistant Sarah Rust administers the oath of office to newly appointed HCS Board of Education Trustee Zachary Driver immediately following the Dec. 11 school board meeting.

BOE Selects New Board Trustee

HARRISON – The Dec. 11 meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education included interviews of four candidates for the open school board seat created by the resignation of Courtney … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/20/23

News From Your Sheriff- December 2023

Welcome to December, Clare County To date, we are at 34,777 incidents for this year in Clare County. The Clare County Sheriff’s Office has handled 20,293 of those incidents. We currently … more

12/20/23

Harrison City Council members offer smiles as they take up business at their Dec. 4 meeting.

City Accepts DNR Building Offer, with Contingency

HARRISON – The Mayor’s Remarks at the Dec. 4 Harrison City Council meeting began as usual by Dan Sullivan thanking the staff at City Hall for everything they do. He also noted having … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/19/23

AAA: MICHIGAN GAS PRICES DROP BELOW $3 A GALLON

DEARBORN, Mich., (December 18, 2023) - Gas prices in Michigan dropped 15 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.96 per gallon for regular … more

12/18/23

Consumers Energy Crews Preparing for High Winds to Move through Michigan on Monday

Consumers Energy is preparing for a storm that should bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph throughout the day Monday, creating the possibility of power outages. The Consumers Energy Storm … more

12/18/23

Santa and Mrs. Claus Greet Bevy of Little Believers

HARRISON – After Harrison’s Dec. 9 Lighted Christmas Parade was complete, the line of parents and Christmas wishers queued up and down the street and flowed into the Harrison City Market. … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/14/23

Auxilio drivers’ glittering, bedecked bus below won the Most Lights trophy.

3rd Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Successful on All Counts

HARRISON – After all the up-and-down weather forecasts which threatened the 3 rd Annual Harrison Lighted Christmas Parade, good old Mother Nature got it together and provided a moderate, clear … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/14/23

Gateway Lanes Destroyed by Fire

At 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 the Clare Fire Department was called to the scene Gateway Lanes at 1410 N. McEwan in Clare. They discovered soke and smoke on the south side of the roof in the kitchen … more

by Angela Kellogg-Henry | 12/14/23

One of the remarkable views that can be captured only from an airborne vantage point

Airport Committee Hears of Pilot Association Website

HARRISON – The Nov. 27 Clare County Airport Committee meeting saw Commissioners Gabe Ambrozaitis and David Hoefling in attendance. Commissioner Rickie Fancon was absent, as was Administrator … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/11/23

Harrison Man Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI. On Monday, December 11, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m. troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post stopped a vehicle on Works Avenue near Plett Road in Haring … more

12/11/23

Amish Cook-Homemade Christmas Mints

Gloria took the week after Thanksgiving off from writing the column, but she will be back next week. As her editor and a writer, myself, I can attest to the rigors of writing a weekly column. … more

12/8/23

McLearen Named Firefighter of the Year

Harrison Community Fire Department held its annual dinner and department party on Saturday. A very surprised Aaron McLearen was named firefighter of the year by a vote of his peers. Pictured, from … more

12/8/23

MDHHS observes World Aids Day December 1

MDHHS observes World Aids Day December 1 LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recognizes World AIDS Day Friday, Dec. 1, to bring awareness to the ongoing HIV … more

12/1/23

Longer Table’s windows on Second Street in Harrison get an artist make-over by local artist Aliona Heber.

Painting the town Red, Blue, Pink, Cannoli, and more is Local Resident Aliona Heber

HARRISON – Many people have been wondering who has been painting all the art on windows in Harrison. It’s local artist Aliona Heber, also known by her nickname Mae. Heber works at Up … more

by Angela Kellogg-Henry | 12/1/23

Harrison Tractor Supply Company to Host Photos with Santa Event

HARISSON, Mich., Dec. 2, 2023 – Tractor Supply will spread holiday cheer this year with their Photos with Santa event. Held Dec 02, 2023 from 10:00 am until … more

11/29/23

Carol Majewski, director of Clare County Senior Services, provides a detailed update on services provided by her department to seniors in the county.

Senior Services Report Cites Ongoing Available Assistance

HARRISON – It’s a simple assumption that Clare County Senior Services provides some meals and housekeeping services to members of the county’s aged population. However, the services … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/28/23

Amish Cook-Broccoli Casserole

Before I think about packing clothes for a trip, my children are making all sorts of plans. I usually tell them they may pack their purses, then I’ll go through everything with them and discuss … more

by GLORIA YODER | 11/28/23