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Seventeen children came beaming in the doorway. There was a slight shuffling as they placed their coats on the couch and lined up in three rows to sing. Our country school next door was having a … more

4/16/24

Northern Michigan Alliance for Children invites you to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

Northern Michigan Alliance for Children invites you to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month this April Northern Michigan Alliance for Children (NMAC), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit child advocacy … more

4/15/24

MDOT lifting all remaining spring weight restrictions April 15

LANSING, Mich. - Effective 6 a.m. Monday, April 15, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will lift seasonal weight restrictions on all state trunkline highways in the entire … more

4/12/24

Cast members include Cara Beemer as Mother, Malachai Coulson as Victor Velasco and the mailman, Cami Loomis as Corie Bratter, Matt Holmes as Paul Bratter, and Morgan Jones as the telephone man.

Small Cast has Big Heart for Barefoot in the Park Performance

By Ethan Wallace Cleaver Student Writer This week’s Harrison High School performance of “Barefoot in The Park” by Neil Simmon is directed by Harrison High School teachers … more

4/11/24

Wielding traditional gold shovels at the Clare-Gladwin RESD Career Education Center’s April 5 groundbreaking ceremony are, from left, Clint Colosky, CTE coordinator; Jasmin Fischer and Emma Brown, CTE students; Tara Mager, CGRESD superintendent; Sue Murawski, CGRESD board president; Joe Magnus, distinguished honoree; Eric Johnson, director of CTE; and Sheryl Presler, retired CGRESD superintendent

Momentous Groundbreaking Gathering at Magnus Center

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The long-awaited official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Career Education Center building at the Clare-Gladwin RESD’s … more

4/10/24

Reader Asks Why So Many Storage Units?

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.clarecountycleaver.net: first name: Vikki last name: Paulus address: 514 Saginaw St city: … more

4/10/24

Lanette Morgan and Doug Lewis of New Dawn Shelter in Gladwin describe their organization and facility, as well as its varied offerings for its residents.

BOC Hears of Neighboring County’s New Dawn Shelter

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Addressing the March meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners was Doug Lewis, a co-director of New Dawn Shelter in … more

4/10/24

Karl Hauser, Clare County Veterans Services director, provides a comprehensive overview of services provided by his department, as well as statistical data for previous fiscal years. Seated with Hauser is Allisha Gary, veterans service officer.

Commissioners Hear Veterans Services Update

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The March 20 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners saw three presentations, one of which was the annual update on … more

4/8/24

Filing deadline approaching for candidates seeking office in 2024 elections

LANSING , M ich. - April 23 is the filing deadline for certain candidates seeking office in 2024 to appear on the Aug. 6 primary … more

4/8/24

A full-house standing-room-only crowd attended the Feb. 28 informational meeting presented by the Clare County Road Commission. Speakers pictured, (standing) from left, are Lt. Steven Sentz of the Clare County Sheriff Department, Officer Jessica Penn of the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division-Lakeview Post, lead host CCRC North Road Maintenance Foreman Brian Coon, and (seated) Delores Thomas of the Michigan Center for Truck Safety.

Rules of Road Wide-Ranging, Essential

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Attendance at what was the Clare County Road Commission’s second offering of a truckdriver’s informational meeting … more

4/8/24

Marlana Terrian, Central Dispatch director, left, provides the Clare County Board of Commissioners with an in-depth overview of what her department provides for the people it serves. Sheriff John Wilson accompanied Terrian at the March 20 meeting.

Commissioners Get 911 Central Dispatch Center Update

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The March 20 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners was a meeting of presentations. In addition to the Veterans … more

4/8/24

Amish Cook-Emergency Biscuits

Spring is bursting in splendor. Birds sing the sweetest of songs in melodious chirps, grass is growing tall enough to mow, and the garden is being tilled. Spring. Could life be any better than in … more

4/8/24

Monica M. Weaver March 15, 1951 - April 3, 2024

Farwell Woman Dies in Single Car Crash

On 04/03/2024 at approximately 2:55 pm, Clare Central Dispatch received a call of a traffic crash on W Ludington Dr, at Conlay’s Café, west of the Village of Farwell. It was … more

4/5/24

Meagan and Derek McComber, owners of the newly renovated garage themed bar in Farwell, Hammerin’ Hank’s.

Hammerin’ Hank’s to Hold Grand Opening Event

By Megan Barron Cleaver Guest Writer FARWELL – The highly anticipated Hammerin’ Hank’s bar in Farwell made its soft opening debut just before St. Patrick’s Day on … more

4/4/24

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking residents' opinions and perceptions about deer via an online survey, as part of the DNR's Deer Management Initiative process. The survey, open now through April 16, is available at Michigan.gov/Deer.

DNR public survey, open through April 16, seeks broad input on deer management

As part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Deer Management Initiative process, several members of the group have collaborated with a social … more

4/3/24

Batman Charged with Possession of Cocaine and Drunk Driving

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI. On Sunday, March 31, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m. troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post stopped a vehicle on southbound US-131 near Exit 176 in Clam Lake … more

4/2/24

Students from Beaverton, Farwell, Harrison, Gladwin and Coleman gather Saturday, March 2 for the SPARKS-Ignite Esports Tournament, hosted at Clare-Gladwin RESD. The tournament showcased the gaming talents of 34 participants in friendly competition.

SPARKS-Ignite E-Tournament Showcases Esports Competition

Middle and high school students from Beaverton, Farwell, Harrison, Gladwin and Coleman who are participating in the SPARKS and Ignite programs, came together Saturday, March 2 for an exciting … more

4/1/24

Amish Cook- Stray Cats and Rhubarb Cake Dessert

THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER “May we keep it- and give it some milk?” “Of course you may feed it, we’ll see about keeping it.” In a short order … more

4/1/24

First bites of the demolition to make way for Taco Bell in Harrison.

Chilly Weather Doesn’t Cool Taco Bell First Step

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – City crews were onsite early in the week prepping the 714 N. First St. property at the former DNR building, identifying/marking … more

3/28/24

Cleaver’s 3-Story Entry Makes Mark Among Peers

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The Clare County Cleaver has been serving its readership for just a few months shy of 143 years – a long time by any … more

3/21/24