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Shannon Cummings (center with scissors) prepares to snip the ribbon officially opening the new office of Cummings Realty on Monday, Feb. 5. She is joined by family and members the Cumming Realty … more

2/9/24

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Snowball Returns with Focus on Homelessness

HARRISON – It’s no mystery to people throughout the region that Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison honors those who have served their country through military service, and especially those … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/9/24

The next generation of eager Clare County Road Commission professionals stand alongside one of the plow trucks synonymous with the winter season. Pictured, from left, are Ashlyn Kohn, Perry Davis, Chase Swartzmiller and Victoria Humphrey.

CCRC Boasts 4 Young Talented, Capable Workers

HARRISON – Too many times people utter the phrase: “Kids today just don’t have any ambition, they just want to party or sit and play video games.” Some may fall into that … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/12/24

Amish Cook-Frogmore Stew

In my girlhood years, Mom always did her best to make our birthdays special. Not only did she help sing Happy Birthday for us and bake a cake; we also got to choose what was on the menu for our … more

3/12/24

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner down slightly from last year's record high

Gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s … more

11/22/23

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

AAA Releases Halloween Safety Tips

AAA Releases Halloween Safety Tips Follow these tips to enjoy the spooky sights without making the road a scarier place DEARBORN, Mich., (October 25, 2023) — As trick-or-treaters … more

10/25/23

Sheriff John Wilson Announces Run for Re-Election

Clare County Sheriff John S. Wilson is excited to announce that he will seek his fifth term as your Clare County Sheriff. Sheriff Wilson is a lifelong resident of Clare County. His family moved … more

3/1/24

Amish Cook-Lemony Chocolate Cheesecake

This week I will introduce you to the most beautiful lady I spoke with on our trip to Ohio. Her name is Mary, she is 88 years old and a grandmother to my husband, Daniel. True beauty shines through … more

1/2/24

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

Rustic Owl Vendor of the Week-Linda Bailey

It’s not a wedding dress shop but the Rustic Owl does have a wedding dress in their window. The dress was worn by Vickie Buckley over 30 years ago and donated to the Harrison Area Chamber of … more

10/23/23

Central Michigan District Health Department Promoting COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is pleased to announce that both the updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and the 2023-24 seasonal flu vaccine are available. In an ongoing effort to … more

10/23/23

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

Michigan’s trout season opens Saturday, April 27

Michigan’s trout season opens Saturday, April 27 Buy a license, know the regulations and decontaminate! Michigan’s statewide trout opener approaches, and anglers across the … more

4/22/24

Members of the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children, law enforcement, prosecutors, child protective services, community mental health, and medical providers gather April 12 to mark NMAC’s 10th anniversary and to sign the NMAC-multidisciplinary team agreements. Pictured, from left, are: (Front) Andrea Ream, NMAC Victim Advocate; Tonya Fenton, Victim Advocate Missaukee County Prosecutors; Desirea Woodworth, Child Advocacy Center Executive Director; Steve Townsend, Detective/Sargent Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office; Tom Evans, Clare County Chief Assistant Prosecutor; and Bill Sharp, Detective/Sargent Clare County Sheriff’s Office. (Middle) Catherine Brown, NMAC Community Outreach Specialist; Danielle Wood, NMAC Board Member/Director of Accounting Mann Construction; Michelle Ambrozaitis, NMAC Board Member/Clare County Prosecutor; Sara Miceli-Sorenson, NMAC Board Member/CMHCM Chief Clinical Officer; Courtney Atkins, Director of Clare/Isabella MDHHS; David Saad, Clare City Police Chief; and Brian Milikin, NMAC Board Member/Director of Midland/Gladwin MDHHS. (Top) Alexis Schafer, NMAC MDT Coordinator/Therapist; David Den Houten, Missaukee County Prosecutor; Wil Yancer, Missaukee County Sheriff; John Wilson, Clare County Sheriff; Mike Shea, Gladwin County Sheriff; David Johnson, Post Commander Michigan State Police Mt Pleasant Post; and Mark Toaz, Gladwin County Prosecutor.

NMAC Marks 10th Year, Renews Team Agreements

A signing of the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children multi-disciplinary team agreements was held April 12 at the NMAC Child Advocacy Center in Harrison. NMAC is celebrating its 10-year … more

4/22/24

Arthur Mullen, AICP, professional planner, describes the logic and data that is driving changes to the City of Harrison’s Master Plan, which was last updated in 2017.

Planning Commission Hears Draft Master Plan Presentation

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – New businesses seem to be blooming in the City Harrison, and another one is planned for 215 N. Second St. Attending the April 9 … more

4/22/24

At the June meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, Lori Mott, clerk/register, describes TextMyGov, Property Fraud Alert, and the latest from the state on the nine days of early voting.

Clerk/Register Describes New Assistance, Security Programs

HARRISON – During the July regular meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, one motion that passed was to approve the subscription to TextMyGov with an initial term of two years in … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 8/7/23

Joe Nash leads a group of approximately 15 community members at his Feb. 2 winter tree identification hike.

Winter Tree Identification Hike with Conservation District Forester Joe Nash

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – With all the warm weather and sunshine, Punxsutawney Phil may be on to something with his prediction for an early spring this year. … more

2/23/24

Eighteen members of the Clare County Crazy Quilters are joined by their July 17 guest speaker Keri Withers as they proudly hold up the lap quilt tops they’ve sewn with the intent to donate them to children who can benefit from the comfort they provide.

Crazy Quilters Learn of Ways to Comfort Kids in Foster Care

HARRISON – When Keri Withers was seven months pregnant and living in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she encountered a woman named Rayola Wright. That woman, who was the mother of six children, served as … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 8/17/23

Penelope Peacock was created by Amy Biniecki to reflect on Michigan's copper mining and natural rocks and minerals. She stands proudly at the entrance to MyMichigan Medical Center - Clare.

Destination Clare: Art Sculpture Walk-People’s Choice

Have you been to downtown Clare lately? Have you noticed the 10 sculptures around McEwan Street? These 10 sculptures are brought to you by the Clare County Arts Council. They have been in place since … more

2/23/24