News | Clare County Cleaver

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

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

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

During the March 6 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole, Judge Joshua Farrell presents the revised courthouse security plan as recommended by the Michigan Supreme Court.

Chief Judge Presents High Court Building Security Recommendation

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The March 6 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole saw the absence of Commissioners Jeff … more

3/18/24

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

Summer Job Fair April 3 at Mid Michigan College Harrison Campus

That time of year has arrived when you start looking to hire your Summer Help! In partnership with Clare-Gladwin RESD’s Career Tech Education (CTE) Program, Michigan Works! Region … more

3/15/24

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 20

LANSING, MICH. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 17-23 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week , and the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland … more

3/15/24

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

Houghton Lake Post Troopers Stop a Breaking and Entering in Progress

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI. On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at approximately 5:50 p.m. troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post were dispatched to a breaking and entering in … more

3/8/24

Gladwin Jr High SPARKS students enjoying a game of "soccer with a stick."

SPARKS-Ignite Program Offers Multiple Opportunities for Students, Families

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – In a world where traditional school days don’t answer all the needs of all students and their families, some programs are … more

3/6/24

News from Your Sheriff-March 2024

Welcome to March 2024, Clare County. To say the least, this has been a very easy winter on my wood pile at home. Mother Nature sure controls our way of life, and it seems she is making it a little … more

3/6/24

Paulette Zurecki Sharp stands in front of an Army truck in 1945.

Michigan War Bride Shares Story Nearly a Century in the Making

HARRISON – Few writers have an opportunity to sit down with someone who was so integral a part of history as the fabled “War Brides” of the 1940s. That all changed last year as I … more

by Angela Kellogg-Henry | 3/3/24

Paulette at home the day she was interviewed by the Clare County Cleaver in 2023. Her grandchildren and grandchildren grace her wall, and she proclaims them all very good looking.

Harrison War Bride Shares Story Nearly a Century in the Making

HARRISON – Few writers have an opportunity to sit down with someone who was so integral a part of history as the fabled “War Brides” of the 1940s. That all changed last year as I … more

by Angela Kellogg-Henry | 3/3/24

Letter to the Editor-Reader Takes Issue with Talk of Ambulance Funding

Reader Takes Issue with Talk of Ambulance Funding Regarding the issue of ambulance service in Clare County. How soon we forget! At one time we had a very efficient ambulance service here in our … more

3/1/24

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

Syrup Cooker Fire Ignites Barn in Grant

Clare Fire Department Press Release At 1:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, the Clare Fire Department responded to report of a shed and barn fire at 3378 E. Beaverton Road, east of Grant Road in … more

2/28/24