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On hand once again at the electronics collection station are Justin Cavanaugh, Bob Buckley, Jesse McClaughry and Bob Hayward.

Citizens Take Advantage of Fall Cleanout Opportunity

HARRISON – Residents of the City of Harrison, Hayes Township and Greenwood Township came out to participate in the 9 th Annual Recycling Day held Sept. 16 at Harrison City Park, taking … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/25/23

MMC Posts Summer Honors Lists

Mid Michigan College has posted its honors students for the summer 2023 semester. The Honors Students for Mid Michigan College’s Summer 2023 Semester are below. To achieve … more

9/25/23

Amish Cook-APPLE CIDER SQUARES

My heart was warmed. How special, a gift from my boyfriend. It was 14 years ago, and I was spending time with Daniel and his family. The stone he had bought for me was a treasure; it bore the words, … more

9/25/23

In response to visitor inquiry, Superintendent Judy Walton describes the district’s antidiscrimination policy as not choosing one over another, and that neither is it a zero-sum game.

HCS Homelessness, Traffic Issues Ongoing

HARRISON – The Sept. 11 Harrison Community Schools Board of Education meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by students from Larson Elementary School. The Larson focus continued with … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/23/23

Jacob Stuhr, Chip Foose and Ashley Pratt chat in the shop area of S&S Collision.

Auto Icon Chip Foose Visits S&S Collision

HARRISON – It seemed to be business as usual in the early morning of Thursday, Sept. 14 at S&S Collision. Cars were driven in and out of the shop area, employees in jeans and company … more

by Angela Kellogg | 9/20/23

Pictured at the presentation are, from left, Carey Harris, Habitat executive director; Justin Cavanaugh, Habitat vice president; Nicole Simsack, Huntington Harrison branch manager; Chris Allen, Huntington regional manager; Jeff Linton, Habitat director; Sherry Combs, Habitat director; and Valerie Nielsen, Habitat treasurer.

Habitat Receives Huntington Bank $5K Donation

Huntington Bank presented a $5,000 check to Clare County Habitat for Humanity last week. Pictured at the presentation are, from left, Carey Harris, Habitat executive director; Justin Cavanaugh, … more

9/20/23

Michigan has you covered with red, orange and yellow!

Looking to soak up the fall colors in Michigan? Here are some options for a colorful autumn getaway. Get a bird's-eye view of Michigan's stunning fall foliage on a chairlift ride to the top of … more

9/17/23

Artists invited by Genvieve Wolfrum to paint murals at Goddess Studio attended an open house in their honor on Saturday, Sept. 9. Left to right: Rebecca Mann, Mary Starr, Genevieve Wolfrum, Jess Diponio, and Kelly Crandall.

Goddess Studio Art Reveal a Tribute to Earth, Feminine Energy

HARRISON – Four artists came together Saturday, Sept. 9 along with friends and clients of Genevieve Wolfrum for an art reception and to reveal a new feature at the studio. Wolfrum is the owner … more

by Angela Kellogg | 9/15/23

Planting trees on the Weting Property in the 1930s.

Chippewa Watershed Conservancy acquires first Clare County nature preserve

Mike LeValley, Executive Director of the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy (CWC) announced that the organization has acquired its twenty-sixth nature preserve. This 80-acre property is located on … more

9/13/23

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

Amish Cook-ZUCCHINI BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Editor's Note: Glora's Mother-in-Law, Lydia Yoder, is writing a special column this week. Gloria returns next week. A memorable and precious day occurred for us on August 28, 1988, … more

by LYDIA YODER | 9/13/23

Hayes Township Board members listen as Supervisor Rick Jones enumerates the properties subject to court-ordered abatements.

Court Puts Teeth in Hayes Blight Cleanup Efforts

HARRISON – The arduous process of addressing amassed squalor and hazards, collectively termed blight, is now seeing some long-awaited action in Hayes Township. As a result, the Hayes Township … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/12/23

Letter to the Editor-Reader Urges Caution

Be careful if you call for an ambulance in Harrison. I had a terrible nosebleed and my girlfriend was rushing me to the hospital and when we got by the golf driving range we saw an ambulance sitting … more

9/12/23

September is National Tree Stand Safety Month

Hunting from an elevated tree stand is a fairly common way to hunt, but there are a few more things to think about when it comes to staying safe. With many game seasons in Michigan opening in … more

9/12/23

Texas Man Sentenced to Prison for Assault

Clare County Prosecuting Attorney Press Release Randy Conner, of Amarillo, Texas, plead no contest to Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm less than Murder/Strangulation, on May 31, 2023. … more

9/12/23

Harrison Man Sentenced for Meth Convictions

Clare County Prosecuting Attorney Press Release James Speer, of Harrison, Michigan, plead guilty in two separate files on July 17, 2023. In one file he plead guilty to Delivery/Manufacture … more

9/12/23

These drone Runway 23 photos with color overlays show the difference between what the state allows for runway approach clearances (gold) and the lower federal height limitations (red). The encroaching trees are vastly different between the two

Bureau of Aeronautics Inspection Report Explained

HARRISON – The Aug. 28 meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee began with the obligatory approval of agenda and minutes of July 2023. That led into the Airport Manager’s Report, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/10/23

Tom House and Gabe Couch perform Sept. 1 while personably enjoying the evening just as much as their audience.

Final Friday Night Delight Sees Large, Appreciative Crowd

HARRISON – The summer’s final Friday Night Delights performance was held Sept. 1 at Harrison Town Square, where the eclectic mix of musical styles and genres of Gabe Couch and Tom House … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/7/23

Left, Wendy D. Daves Harrison Chamber and Brandon Beathea, Amsterdam manager, Amsterdam staff and right, Vickie Buckley, Harrison Chamber.

Amsterdam Holds Grand Opening

Over 50 people joined Amsterdam Premium Cannabis Company and the Harrison Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting for Amsterdam’s official grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 2. … more

9/6/23

One of the many cars on display from the Old US 27 Car Tour

2023 Harrison Street Fair a Jam-Packed Affair

HARRISON – The 17 th Annual Harrison Street Fair, held Aug. 25 and 26, once again drew in visitors from near and far. On They came to see the many Old U.S. 27 Car Tour vehicles that arrived … more

9/5/23