By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor The Michigan Press Association recently announced the winners of its annual Better Newspaper Contest. According to MPA, members of the …

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The recent second Hayes Township Board meeting of the month followed a meeting wherein the agenda’s New …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The April Airport Committee meeting saw attendance by pilots and interested persons who had not previously attended. …

By TOM GONIEA Fisheries biologist, Fisheries Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources As spring transitions to summer and the warm temperatures roll in, Michiganders weary of winter …

By Dianne Alward-Biery Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The power of a book must never be underestimated, as the scope and impact of a well-told story can be far-reaching, multiplying …

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -  The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $7.3 million to replace  the M-30 bridge over US-10 in Sanford . As a part of the construction process, …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The VFW Post 1075 Auxiliary pulled out the stops once more on May 27 to bring the community the group’s second …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week marks the ongoing effort to secure justice for victims. In support of that …

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – Do you remember the pure joy of getting lost in the pages of your favorite childhood books? Letting your imagination run wild as you …

This year’s first pitch honoree to officially open the Harrison Little League season was Bryan Umphrey. The league celebrated their opening day on Saturday with a parade around the fields and …

Upon learning voters had approved Tuesday’s CTE Millage Renewal request, Clare-Gladwin CTE issued this statement: “We are excited by the new and continued possibilities for CTE students …

Harrison Hive students wrote letters to the editor this past month as part of a class project. The Cleaver is happy to print these letters which were well-written and thoughtful. Thank you to these …

Gladwin County Sheriff Dept Release On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 8:25pm Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal injury accident …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Clerks and election officials across Clare County have been busy preparing for the May 6 Special Election. It’s not …

More than 70 students were recently inducted as new Mid Michigan College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society Chapter members. “Over the past year as an officer with Phi Theta …

THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER Six children are tucked in bed while I listen to the birds waking each other with their morning song. It’s Saturday morning in Knox County, Ohio. Yesterday …

Come along as teams hunt a tiny bug that threatens Michigan’s hemlock trees By ZOI GOSS Communications representative, Forest Resources Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources …

  Mid Michigan College focuses on delivering knowledge and ability to empower learners and transform communities – including the community formed by the college’s faculty and staff. …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Freedom 5K Run/Walk is conducted in memory of Spc. Robert Friese and all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. …

  When you know, you know. Jillian Yule set her sights on becoming a teacher at a young age, attended CTE’s Education Occupations program and graduated from Farwell High School in 2018 and …