News | Clare County Cleaver

“Mom, we're playing restaurant!" Hosanna's hazel eyes beamed. We were at our friends, the Zehr's, house for an evening around the campfire, singing, food, and fellowship. I felt … more

by GLORIA YODER | 6/30/23

The Titan

The Titan In depths unseen, where shadows dance, Beneath the wave, in an eerie trance, Lies the tale of Titan, a vessel so grand, Bound for glory, to explore a watery land. A … more

By MICHAEL BECKER | 6/30/23

MDOT installs Hands-Free Device Use signsalong state lines and border crossings

LANSING, Mich. - Effective Friday, June 30, Michigan will become the 26th state in the U.S. to adopt hands-free device legislation, placing strict implications on drivers found to be using … more

6/30/23

Prosecutor’s Office Files Lawsuit Against County Board of Commissioners

HARRISON – Over the past few months, the Clare County Board of Commissioners has heard repeated requests for increased attorney staffing for the Clare County Prosecutor’s Office. Previous … more

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY | 6/29/23

Michigan air quality impacted by smoke and fires this week

LANSING, Mich. – Meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have issued air quality alerts for high levels of fine particulate in the air. These … more

6/29/23

The Young family of seven are in front of their store Harrison Shop N Go at 3010 N. Clare Ave. in Harrison, near Wilson State Park.

Young Family Transforming Harrison Shop N Go as Go-To Hometown Store

To say life is busy for the Young family is an understatement. The Cleaver interview was six months in the making for this busy family when the couple took over the Harrison Shop N Go in January. … more

by Angela Kellogg | 6/28/23

Multiple Departments Assist Clare FD with Hay Fire

On Saturday, June 24, the Clare Fire Department responded to report of hay bales burning at 6891 E. Grass Lake Road in Isabella County at the farm owned by Chris Reger. The large round bales were … more

6/27/23

AAA: Record-Breaking Travel Volumes Expected July 4th Weekend

AAA: Record-Breaking Travel Volumes Expected July 4 th Weekend Number of Michiganders traveling by car over the holiday projected to be highest on record DEARBORN, Mich., … more

6/26/23

Commissioners Jeff Haskell, left, and Gabe Ambrozaitis affirm the need to step up the county’s financial support to repair/maintain the Clare County Airport. That item will be placed on the June 21 BOC meeting agenda.

BOC to Take Up Airport ‘Next Steps’

HARRISON – One item discussed at the Clare County Board of Commissioners’ June 7 Committee of the Whole meeting was the runway at Clare County Airport 80D. Administrator Lori Phelps and … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/26/23

Rudi Hicks, Clare County Animal Control director, and Tara Westphal, Animal Control assistant, provide an update of goings on at the Clare County Animal Shelter during the June 7 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole.

BOC Hears Multiple Reports

HARRISON – Since the Clare County Board of Commissioners began conducting monthly Committee of the Whole meetings, commissioners have been afforded the opportunity to hear in detail about the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/26/23

Harrison Little Leaguers lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to start the June 12 meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education.

BOE Hears of Budgets, Staffing Changes, Apples/Oranges

HARRISON – The May 12 meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education began with a public hearing on the HCS final amended budget for FY 2022-2023, and the proposed budget and … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/22/23

A beautiful walking trail in the 12-acre forest near the Farwell School will soon see some changes as part of the school’s Forest Stewardship Plan.

Farwell School Forest: 94 years and growing

For over 94 years the Farwell Area Schools have managed an important asset not many school systems possess. Ninety-one acres of land near the school and in the Farwell area were donated by Josiah … more

by Angela Kellogg | 6/22/23

Don’t miss your chance to learn about, comment on DNR state land review recommendations

LANSING – Baraga, Benzie, Clare, Clinton, Genesee, Ionia, Manistee, Mecosta, Newaygo, Shiawassee and Wayne – if you spend time hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, birding or otherwise … more

6/21/23

Village in Michigan has 94-year-old School Forest

For over 94 years the Farwell Area Schools have managed an important asset not many school systems possess. Ninety-one acres of land near the school and in the Farwell area were donated by Josiah … more

by Angela Kellogg | 6/21/23

Sheriff Department Welcomes New K-9 Officer

Sheriff Wilson would like to introduce Deputy Zachary Noble’s new partner K-9 Lux. Since Noble was a child, he aspired to be a K-9 handler. Dreams come true when you work hard and put your mind … more

6/21/23

Sheriff Announces Receipt of New Patrol/Dive Boat

This spring, the Clare County Sheriff’s Office received a new boat for patrolling the lakes of Clare County. Emergency Manager Jerry Becker worked to obtain funding for the boat through a … more

6/21/23

This Blackstone On-the-Go 3-in-1 Tailgater (and more) went to 1st Place winner Brayden Dee. The four-burner Char-Broil Gas Griddle (and more) went to 2nd Place winner Dena Woods. The Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven (and more) went to 3rd Place winner Austin.

Grill off Contenders Bring Their ‘A’ Game

HARRISON – On Saturday, June 10, The Longer Table hosted its 2 nd Annual Grill Off on Second Street in Harrison. Proprietors Tammy and Trisha Galloway were their usual enthusiastic hosts, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/14/23

Boba tea, sometimes called bubble tea in America, is a popular drink in Asia and is now offered at Hang’s Chinese in Harrison. The interior of Hang’s Chinese Restaurant has been updated since 2020 and is now open for lunch and dinner.

Hang’s Chinese Restaurant Continues American Dream

The Hang family has been running a restaurant in Harrison for more than 30 years. Lee Hang began Lee’s Chinese Restaurant on First Street which was later taken over by his nephew Doua Hang and … more

by Angela Kellogg | 6/14/23

Educators, board members and interested parents and their students attend the first Harrison Community Schools Town Hall meeting held May 2 in the Harrison High School/Middle School media room.

First HCS Town Hall Informative

HARRISON – As the end of a school year would have it, May 25 was a busy sports night at Harrison Community Schools. That was also the evening when the first HCS Town Hall meeting convened, and … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/12/23

Nick Loomis conducts the library renovation tour, describing changes and detailing components and services offered through the newly renovated building.

Library Tour a Sneak Peek for Patrons

HARRISON – In April 2016, the Harrison District Library made public its acquisition of the former Surrey House for use as its new location. The move to a larger facility was much needed, and … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/9/23