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Clare County Food Group Seeks Volunteers for Monthly Distribution

At the October distribution of the Clare County Food group 451 families were served. As the number of families served is going up, volunteers have gone down. At the October distribution several … more

11/3/23

Surrounded by a crowd of Clare County Road Commission personnel, county dignitaries and well-wishers, CCRC Chairperson Karen Hulliberger snips the ribbon Oct. 27, officially opening the county’s first roundabout at the Surrey Road/Old State Avenue intersection.

CCRC Cuts Ribbon on County’s 1st Roundabout

FARWELL – Clare County saw a first on the morning of Friday, Oct. 27. That was when the first traffic roundabout in Clare County was officially opened at the intersection of Old State Avenue … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/2/23

MyMichigan Selects Architect for Medical Center Expansion, Revitalization

After announcing it would remain in its existing downtown location earlier this summer, MyMichigan Medical Center Clare has selected Hord Coplan Macht as the designer and architect for the expansion … more

11/1/23

Witbeck Scholarship winner Samuel Jackson of Clare is pictured with scholarship presenter Jerry Witbeck, longtime supporter of students’ higher education.

Witbeck Scholarship Awarded

Each year, thousands of students attend Mid Michigan College, and more than 80% of those students receive some form of financial aid. Although that aid can vary, scholarships from local donors play a … more

10/31/23

The St. Athanasius Knights of Columbus donated winter coats to the Clare County Baby Pantry. Pictured, from left, are Richard Gostonski, George Short and Fred Buckner.

Clare County Baby Pantry Receives Donation from KofC and in Memory of Audrey Pardue

Winter Coats have come in from several donors this fall. The St. Athanasius Knights of Columbus donated winter coats as pictured with Fred Buckner, Richard Gostonski, and George Short. Karen Stocking … more

10/29/23

MDARD, Horticulture Industry on Lookout for Invasive Balsam Woolly Adelgid

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is working with the state's horticulture industry to detect and respond to invasive balsam woolly adelgid, a tiny, … more

10/29/23

Day and night photos of the seasonal display on Lee Street in Harrison.

Spirit of Halloween in Harrison

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

10/25/23

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

Diesel program students dive into hands-on learning about hitch maintenance.

Clare-Gladwin Career and Technical Education (CTE) Expands Curriculum to Include Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Program

[CLARE] – Clare-Gladwin Career and Technical Education (CTE) announces the expansion of its educational offerings with the introduction of the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program in … more

10/24/23

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

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

Pam Gardner, Hardy Bonham Insurance Agency customer service representative and Jeff Hardy, vice-president of Hardy Bonham Insurance. Hardy is a veteran of the United States Navy.

Hardy Bonham Insurance Agency and Frankenmuth Mutual Offer New Flag to Honor Veterans

In honor of upcoming Veterans Day, Hardy Insurance Agency and Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co. are sponsoring an American-made U.S. Flag exchange. Bring a worn-out flag and trade it for a brand new … more

10/20/23

Clare Welcome Center Closed Oct. 18 for Sewer Maintenance

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the Clare Welcome Center along US-127 for sewer maintenance work. County: Clare … more

10/16/23

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

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

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

Merriam-Webster adds 690 new words to an already long book

The folks at Merriam-Webster have been hard at work, keeping the dictionary relevant for a new generation of vibrant verbophiles. The new class of 690 words promises to keep M-W a real page-turner. … more

10/11/23

Under the guiding eye of Administrator Lori Phelps, BOC Chair Jeff Haskell applies his signature to the end-of-year documents solidifying the actions taken by the Clare County Board of Commissioners at its Sept. 29 special meeting.

BOC Finalizes FY 2024 Budget, Compensations

HARRISON – The Clare County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 29 to close out Clare County’s fiscal year business. Absent were Commissioners Samantha Pitchford and Rickie Fancon, both … more

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY | 10/10/23

World Mental Health Day is October 10, 2023

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) would like to recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2023. The theme of this year’s worldwide spotlight on behavioral health issues … more

10/10/23

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