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Central Michigan District Health Department Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Update

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is announcing that COVID-19 vaccinations will be suspended temporarily at all branch … more

9/13/23

Greg Lautzenheiser of L&A Architects in Rochester Hills, Mike Wizynajtys of REC Engineers in Ortonville, and Bob Grabowski, chief financial officer of Great Lakes Taco, LLC, Grand Blanc, are pictured with the rendering of the Taco Bell as it will be built at 714 N. First St. in Harrison.

Taco Bell and Biggby Coffee Site Plans Approved

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Next and decisive steps have been taken to finalize the sale of the .41-acre former DNR building property at 714 N. First St. in … more

3/20/24

Corrections Officer Arraigned

HARRISON – The Clare County Sheriff’s Office has released the following information regarding an incident involving one of its corrections officers. On Feb. 7, Clare … more

3/21/24

Pictured, from left, are Ruby Stanley, Tanya Stanley, Wendy Lamb, Ariana Fisher and Jaylah Fisher.

Inaugural Essay Contest Celebrates Love of the Library

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor FARWELL – Surrey Township Public Library celebrated National Library Week by creating a “Why I Love My Library” essay … more

4/19/24

Commissioners David Hoefling, left, and Gabe Ambrozaitis field a question during the December meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee.

Airport Committee Tightens Up for Winter, Plans for Spring

HARRISON – Commissioners present at the December meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee were David Hoefling and Gabe Ambrozaitis. Absent were Commissioner Rickie Fancon and Administrator … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/9/24

The state is finalizing a name change to remove the word ‘squaw’ from the name of a lake and boat launch in northern Oakland County. The sites are to be known as ‘Paint Lake.’

State removes derogatory Native slur from Oakland County boat launch

LANSING — The Department of Natural Resources is taking the final step to eliminate an offensive term for Native American women from the name of a boat launch in Oakland County. … more

By ASHLEY ZHOU
Capital News Service | 8/11/23

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

Fatal Accident Claims Two Lives in the City of Clare

City of Clare Press Release On October 10, 2023 at approximately 18:56 hours, a vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of 5th Street and Maple street, involving a gray Chevrolet Impala. … more

10/11/23

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

The honor guard of Camp 444 uses reproduction Civil War era rifles to perform the gun salute at Saturday’s ceremony honoring Rev. William Younglove and Elias Riegle.

Sons of the Civil War Honor Last Two Civil War Veterans in Clare County

Despite the cooler temperatures and windy fall weather, about 35 citizens joined the Sons of Veterans of the Civil War, General Orlando M. Poe Camp 444 in a ceremony Saturday at Cherry Grove … more

by Angela Kellogg | 10/13/23

Maye Tessner-Rood, came to visit, bringing with her the Stiletto Rosies motorcycle group who had returned to visit the park and check out its growth, including the rosebush the group had donated.

Park Receives Sprucing, Special Guests

HARRISON – While the Car and Bike Show was in progress, preparations were being completed for the Memorial Day Ceremonies at Veterans Freedom Park. And, true to form, Deb Mason, pictured above, … more

6/6/23

Nearly 1.3 million Michigan voters have applied for absentee ballots three weeks before Election Day

LANSING, Mich. – There are three weeks left until Election Day in Michigan’s Presidential Primary and nearly 1.3 million voters have requested absentee ballots for the primary … more

2/7/24

Hayes Township Board members, from left, Rick Jones, Robert Buckley, Maye Tessner-Rood, Ernie Teall and Deb Hoyt, listen as Commissioner Gabe Ambrozaitis addresses a question regarding the BOC’s intention their meetings be broadcast over Zoom, although not the BOC Committee of the Whole meetings.

Hayes Approves $82K-Plus in Road Commission Contracts

HARRISON – The May 15 Hayes Township General Board Meeting began with a moment of silence observed in honor of John Scherrer who had passed away May 12 at the age of 87. It was noted by Rick … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/6/23

Deadwood Grove Haunts Again!

Mid Michigan College’s Harrison Campus offers nearly 20 miles of trails for hiking and mountain bike enthusiasts to enjoy. The trail system is open to the public and is also used for organized … more

10/9/23

Jeff and Malisa Dinnan were joined by vendors of their new business, The Rustic Owl and members of the Harrison Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting during their grand opening event on Friday, Oct. 6. The Rustic Owl is located in the former Harrison District Library building at 105 E. Main St. in Harrison. Regular business hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday. Jeff and Malisa Dinnan were joined by vendors of their new business, The Rustic Owl and members of the Harrison Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting during their grand opening event on Friday, Oct. 6. The Rustic Owl is located in the former Harrison District Library building at 105 E. Main St. in Harrison. Regular business hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Monday.

Rustic Owl Cuts Ribbon

Jeff and Malisa Dinnan were joined by vendors of their new business, The Rustic Owl and members of the Harrison Area Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting during their grand opening event on Friday, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/11/23

CCRC Director Offers Comprehensive Update

HARRISON – After the December budget briefing on transportation presented at Harrison City Hall by William Hamilton, senior financial analyst for the House Fiscal Agency, it was time to bring … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/16/24

Amish Cook-Rhubarb Cake Dessert

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 Julia had warmed milk and put it in a syringe. There … more

by GLORIA YODER | 6/6/23

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

Dewayne Rogers, Clare County Road Commission managing director, is pictured by the Bridge Crew trailer in the CCRC truck garage. Down front are forms awaiting the ultra-high performance concrete which will create the deck panels for a Colonville bridge replacement set for this year.

CCRC 2023: A year filled with projects, innovative solutions

HARRISON – Dewayne Rogers, Clare County Road Commission’s managing director, had an extraordinarily busy 2023. Reading the adjacent article on page 2 (link below) of this issue, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/16/24

State Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI. On Saturday, February 24, 2024, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post were dispatched to the Meijer store in Cadillac for a report of stolen merchandise and … more

3/15/24