News | Clare County Cleaver

Voters to See Candidates, Varied Millage Proposals on Ballot

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Are you an early voter who has mailed in your August Primary ballot? If not, in addition to the Aug. 6 Election Day, the … more

7/26/24

O’Neil Smith, Trisha Galloway, Jennifer Smith, and Shakira Smith-Anangfac enjoy their afternoon together cooking and chatting about food, spices, and favorite recipes.

Food and Friendship from Jamaica to Michigan

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor Few things bring us together more than food and at Longer Table on Monday a small gathering took place in the Venue on Main commercial … more

7/24/24

Family gathers around Josh Snow after his Quilt of Valor awarding. Pictured, from left, are Snow’s mother Cheri Snow, grandmother Mildred Snow, son Connor, Josh and Tabitha Snow, and daughter Katie.

QOV Awarding Honors Veteran and His 22 Years-plus Career

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – When is enough, enough? That would seem to be a question whose answer Harrison resident and pilot Joshua Snow has yet to … more

7/24/24

Serious Accident at 5th and McEwan

Clare City Police Press Release On 7-18-2024 at approximately 11:23 PM, a serious accident occurred at the intersection of 5th and McEwan in the City of Clare. A white Chevrolet SUV, traveling … more

7/19/24

VFW 1075 Hosts Another Successful Car, Truck and Bike Show

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – This year’s VFW 1075 Car, Bike and Truck Show held Saturday, July 6, was once again participant rich, similar to … more

7/15/24

Gary and Sheila Biggs and Molly in the newly remodeled ‘Studio A’ at the WKKM office.

WKKM-From Country King to Kings of Kings

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor HARRISON – WKKM, Harrison’s first radio station recently came back on the air after several years. Behind those new airwaves is … more

7/11/24

St. Athanasius Lay Minister Heads Up Good Samaritan Program

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – While the COVID-19 lockdowns brought forth challenging times for all, many staunch-hearted individuals took on roles of light within … more

7/5/24

The exterior of The Lynx has gone through an extensive transformation in preparation for its soft opening July 3.

The Lynx Indoor Golf Offers Year-Round Virtual Golf, Axe-Throwing

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – Nothing stunts the hard-earned freedom of summer like being stuck inside on a rainy day when you might rather be outdoors on the lush … more

7/3/24

Sweeney Sinks Hole-in-One at Devil’s Knob

For more than 20 years, Bill Sweeney and his family have been golfing at Devil’s Knob Golf Course during their camping trips. On June 8, Bill was golfing with his son, Shawn, when, intimidated … more

7/3/24

Maye Tessner Rood Named Grand Marshal

Born in Detroit and raised in Mason, Maye graduated from Mason High School before her family's connection to nature led them to a cabin in the Harrison area in 1966. After her parents … more

7/2/24

Minor Injuries in Major Two Car Crash in Clare

Clare City Police Press Release Last night, June 29, 2024, at approximately 9:45 PM, a significant accident occurred at the intersection of McEwan and 5th Street involving two vehicles: a red … more

6/30/24

Members of the Harrison Area Chamber of Commerce and other local businesses join Kelly and Ray Denison to cut the ribbon on their new store on June 5.

The Purple Monarch Opens Doors to New Gift Shop

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – Embracing their journey upon the wings of change, Kelly and Ray Denison have found an abundance of beauty within the new ventures 2024 … more

6/28/24

Webber’s Legacy: Worldwide Wildlife Collection Unveiled

By ETHAN WALLACE Cleaver Staff Writer CLARE – If you have ever been to Jay’s Sporting Goods, you’ve noticed the many taxidermy animals gracing their walls and displayed … more

6/27/24

Four Friends, Two Lucky Prize Drawings

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor The four lucky friends shown here won the Harrison Chamber and the Clare Chamber Queen of Hearts drawings last week. Their tickets were … more

6/26/24

The Gilberts and their dog drop by to visit the Animal Shelter crew who helped to rescue their wayward dog. Pictured, from left, are Animal Control Director Bob Dodson, ACOs Tara Westphal and Paul Bradley, and Estela and Dave Gilbert.

Animal Shelter Rescues Another Evasive On-the-Lam Canine

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – It was a typical day for Dave and Estela Gilbert as, on May 5, they were southbound on U.S. 127 south of Mannsiding Road. … more

6/26/24

Thank you to the Community of Harrison

To the People of the Community of Harrison I would like to thank everybody for their support and concern. I know I haven’t always been the best person to think about or help out, but I … more

6/25/24

3rd Annual Car-Bike-Truck Show at VFW 1075

VFW Post 1075 will host its 3 rd Annual Car-Bike-Truck Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Registration will be from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by 2 p.m. 50/50, Silent Auction and Lotto Board … more

6/24/24

Hutchins stands by the vibrant signage freshly adorning her newly opened boutique.

Artsy Fartsy Boutique Opens Doors in Harrison

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – Seasoned craft show vendors grasp the ardor and endurance that comes along with the lifestyle. The amount of time required to be in the … more

6/14/24

This tower technician, pictured June 3, has the township’s best view as he works to secure mounting brackets on the new communications tower located on the north side of Hamilton Township Hall property. Skyway Towers out of Florida has leased that portion of the property, and its contracted customer will be Verizon.

Hamilton Sees Long-Awaited Cell Tower Materialize

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – This month, a project a year-and-a-half in the making became a reality when the Florida company Skyway Towers erected a … more

6/14/24

Solutions Added to Help Mitigate Delay in Imaging Test Results

MIDLAND, Mich. – A nationwide shortage of radiologists reported earlier this year by the American College of Radiology is hitting close to home as MyMichigan Health patients continue to see … more

6/13/24