Clare County Cleaver

MDOT lifts traffic restrictions to ease Memorial Day travel

Safety benefits: - MDOT is suspending work and lifting traffic restrictions wherever possible this holiday weekend to ease congestion and increase safety (81 out of 146 projects). - AAA … more

5/26/23

BOC Swats Down Prosecutor Attorney Request

HARRISON – The May 17 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners once again saw the county’s prosecuting attorney struggle to achieve an office attorney staffing level adequate to … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/26/23

The three new Clare County deputies introduced to commissioners May 17 are, from left, Nathan Bladecki, Ryan Newcomb and Dave Chinavare.

Undersheriff Reminds to Remember Officers Lost, Thanks Those Continuing to Serve

HARRISON – During the first Public Comment at the May 17 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, Undersheriff Dwayne Miedzianowski took a moment to introduce new deputies serving in … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/24/23

Harrison Woman Sentenced to 4-40 Years Prison Time

Prosecutor’s Office release Kristina Curns of Harrison pleaded guilty to several controlled substance offenses on March 23. In June and July of 2022, Curns was the subject of several … more

5/23/23

Central Area –Michigan 2 District Farwell Post Office (48622) Temporarily Suspended

United States Post Service EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The Farwell Post Office has been temporarily closed due to safety concerns. Farwell Post Office, 254 W. Main St., Farwell, MI … more

5/19/23

Nashville Star Buddy Jewell Returning to Clare

Buddy Jewell is returning to Clare County headline the Clare County Sheriff’s Reserves annual Springtime Country Music Show. Buddy was the first winner of the Nashville Star talent … more

5/17/23

Board members listen to an update from state Rep. Tom Kunse during the April Hayes Township General Board meeting.

Hayes Board Hears from State Representative

HARRISON – Recently-appointed Hayes Township Trustee Ernie Teall was seated for his first full general board meeting April 24. Teall fills the position left vacant by the resignation of Tom … more

5/15/23

Multiple Agencies Contain Mercury Spill at Lake Post Office

On May 15, 2023, at approximately 09:00 a.m. Clare County 911 received a phone call reporting a possible Mercury spill at the Lake Post Office at 8959 South Lake Station Ave. Garfield Twp. Fire … more

5/15/23

Karl Hauser drops the veiling backdrop curtain Tuesday, May 9, revealing the revamped Honor Wall in the main lobby of the Clare County Building.

New Honor Wall Unveiled in County Building Lobby

HARRISON – When Lori Phelps, county administrator, approached Karl Hauser, Clare County Veterans Services director, back in January with the simple question of whether something could be done … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/12/23

Amish Cook-Guacamole Salsa

When it comes to avocados, not everyone's face lights up like mine. I used to wonder what those 'things' are. I didn't know how they were prepared, much less how they tasted. Never did I imagine I … more

5/12/23

White Tail in it's new home at the Harrison Town Square.

Harrison DDA Partners with Clare County Art Council

HARRISON – The Harrison Downtown Development Authority has partnered with the Clare County Arts Council to bring art to downtown Harrison. Four sculptures will be displayed in Harrison in 2023. … more

by Angela Kellogg | 5/10/23

MI Bridges Navigation Help Event to be held at Pere Marquette District Library on Tuesday, May 16

MI Bridges Navigation Help Event to be held at Pere Marquette District Library on Tuesday, May 16 from 2:30pm-5:30pm. Central Michigan District Health Department’s Community Connections staff … more

5/9/23

Tyler Sobleskey, right, and Phillip Hale share a fist-bump moment of congratulations after crossing the finish line first and second, respectively. They crossed completed the race just 10 seconds apart, and were followed in short order by Justice Walraven just 57.4 seconds later.

Ready, Set…RUN!!!

HARRISON – The 12th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk, in Memory of Spc. Robert Friese and all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, was again a well-attended event. Karl Hauser, director of … more

5/8/23

Proposed master plan concept for the Complete Health Campus. North Clare Ave borders the property on the left and the City of Clare water tower is the white circle in the lower right corner.

Complete Health Campus Site Excavation Anticipated for May

In July of 2022, the state legislature appropriated funds for a community health campus in an underserved area with a population of 30,000 to 31,000 – essentially, a grant that fit Clare … more

by Angela Kellogg | 5/3/23

Reader Supports School Board Actions

The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.clarecountycleaver.net: first name: Robert last name: Knapp address: 9807 S. Athey Avenue city: … more

5/3/23

DNR rejects proposed Camp Grayling lease expansion

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs had sought to lease 162,000 acres of state forest land for training. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has declined a proposed 20-year … more

4/28/23

Commissioner George Gilmore, right, voices his disapproval of public comments made by Commissioner Gabe Ambrozaitis, following it with a motion for censure.

BOC Hears of Financial Abundance, Denies Reconsideration Opportunity for Self-Funding DHHS Contract

HARRISON – At the April 19 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, several financial elements were discussed. The first was the Clare County Equalization report presented by Pete … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 4/26/23

From left, Mark DeYoung, Sandra Bristol, Erick Sizemore and Kasie Cooper address the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education

BOE Balances Books Brouhaha

HARRISON – In recent weeks, parents and others in the community have expressed concern via social media about two books that had been read aloud in the Harrison Community Schools District. … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 4/25/23

Freedom 5k Walk/Run Slated for April 29

The 12th Annual Freedom 5k Walk/Run will be held Saturday, April 29. The in-person race starts at 10 a.m. at Veterans Freedom Park, 200 W. Main St. in Harrison. This will be an official timed … more

4/21/23

Longer Table is located at 121 E Main St, Harrison, Michigan

Harrison’s Longer Table Awarded One of 28 Match on Main Grants

LANSING – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) announced that 28 communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $697,325 in grants aimed at … more

4/21/23