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Special fishing regulations for warmwater species on select waters

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved new regulations aimed at protecting fish populations in a newly acquired state game area and Lake Gogebic and allowing for increased harvest … more

10/15/21

Mackinac Bridge Authority to reinstate driver assistance and other services with increased fees

Mackinac Bridge Authority to reinstate driver assistance and other services with increased fees October 14, 2021 -- The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today voted to reinstate its … more

10/15/21

Pictured at the Oct. 5 Habitat for Humanity home dedication are, from left, Sherry Combs, director; homeowner Lindsey Campbell; Carey Harris, executive director; Sandy Loomis, president; and Valerie Nielsen, treasurer.

Habitat for Humanity Dedicates its Latest Rehab Home

HARRISON – The dream of homeownership is one of the most rudimentary aspects of American life, yet far fewer achieve that goal than don’t. Driven to help people achieve that dream is the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/13/21

STATE POLICE WARN OF PHONE SCAM

STATE POLICE WARN OF PHONE SCAM SIXTH DISTRICT, MI. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Lakeview, Hart, Mount Pleasant, and Grand Rapids Posts are cautioning individuals on a phone scam … more

10/12/21

Gov. Whitmer Proclaims October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

  LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Whitmer is celebrating Michigan's Indigenous population by proclaiming October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to uplift … more

10/11/21

County Closes Out Fiscal Year

HARRISON – Compared to many Clare County Board of Commissioners meetings, the Sept. 30 special meeting was short and sweet. Again, commissioners were absent due to job changes and other … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/11/21

World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2021

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) would like to recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2021. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50% of … more

10/8/21

Recently appointed Harrison City Council member Karen Hulliberger is sworn-in to office by Tracey Connelly, city manager/clerk, prior to the Sept. 27 council meeting.

Council Hears Pitch from Cannabis Retailer

HARRISON – Having been previously appointed to the position of Harrison City Council member, Karen Hulliberger was sworn into office by Tracey Connelly, city manager/clerk, prior to the Sept. … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/8/21

Liz Crafton and Damon Dubois at the reopening of their store MI Rock Stop in downtown Clare.

MI Rock Stop a Must Stop in Clare

Owners Liz Crafton and Damon Dubois celebrated more than the 1-year milestone of their business MI Rock Stop Gifts and More, LLC this past week. On Saturday they had a grand re-opening of their new, … more

by Angela Kellogg | 10/6/21

Grave Thefts Heartbreaking

I will start out by saying that my family and I don’t have much but we are grateful for what we have. But we do take are of our family who have passed away, that is we put flowers on their … more

10/1/21

Mount Pleasant Troopers Investigate a Fatal Crash

October 1, 2021 CLARE, MI. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 9 p.m., troopers from the Mount Pleasant Post were dispatched to East bound US-10 near North Chippewa Road, Isabella County, … more

10/1/21

Harrison Grad Graduates from Drill Sergeant Academy

Sgt. Benjamin Durham is a 2007 graduate of Harrison High school who was chosen by the U.S. Army to attend the Army Drill Sergeant Acadamy at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. Durham completed the … more

9/30/21

Two Car Accident Takes Life of Farwell Woman

On 09/27/21 at approximately 11:00 am Clare County Central Dispatch received a call for a report of a two-car motor vehicle crash on Colonville Road and Rogers Ave in Sheridan Township. A preliminary … more

9/29/21

Mother Mabel and her cria Mason enjoy some outdoors time during the public event. Mason is the only cria to be born on the farm this year, raising the alpaca count to 41.

Gotta Love Those Alpacas!

HARRISON – Mother Nature cleared away early morning clouds to reveal a blue-skied spectacular fall day Saturday, Sept. 25 as Living the Good Life Alpaca Acres celebrated National Alpaca Farm … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/29/21

The Veterans Freedom Park is a five-sided parterre which includes five pentagonal areas reserved for statuary honoring those who served in WWI and WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam Conflict, the first Gulf War (Desert Storm), and Iraq and Afghanistan. Pictured is one of the two garden “rooms” that will be home to the final two statues honoring those who served in the Gulf War (Desert Storm), and Iraq and Afghanistan.

Cha-ching! Order That Statue!

HARRISON – The annual spring T.E.R.R.O.R. Run (Trails End Rough Roarin’ Off Roadin’) outing hosted by Trails End Pub in Leota has, for years, been a fundraising endeavor which has … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/29/21

Congressman John Moolenaar presented Pirnstill and the CCTC with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for 40 years of service to Clare County.

Clare County Transit Hosts Open House Marking 40 Years

Many elected officials and MDOT personnel attended the 40th Anniversary Open House and luncheon Friday afternoon at the Clare County Transit Corp. building. Those officials and state employees know … more

by Angela Kellogg | 9/28/21

Kuhns Loses Appeal: Incompetency Unproven, Guilty Plea Stands

In the unpublished finding of the Michigan State Court of Appeals [which was issued Sept. 16 and subject to revision until final publication in the Michigan Appeals Reports], the court reviewed the … more

9/22/21

Band Southbound entertains attendees at the first ever Rock the Dock concert held Sept. 11 at Saxton Park along the shore of Budd Lake in Harrison.

First Ever Rock the Dock Live Concert on 9/11 a Huge Success

First Ever Rock the Dock Live Concert on 9/11 a Huge SuccessThis past Saturday, Sept. 11, marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack on New York City, the Pentagon and United Flight 93 and … more

9/20/21

Commissioners Sandra Bristol, Bronwyn Asplund and Dale Majewski sign off on the county’s bills during the Sept. 8 Finance Committee meeting.

County Standing on Firmer Financial Ground

HARRISON – The Clare County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, Sept. 8 for a special board meeting. Absent from that meeting was commissioner Stephanie Brown. Shortly after the meeting … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 9/20/21

Career Fair Planned by Mid Michigan College and MiWorks!

Career Fair Planned Mid Michigan College and MiWorks! are excited to host a Career Fair 1pm – 4pm Wednesday, September 29. This event will take place outside on Mid’s Mt. … more

9/17/21