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Commissioners Gabe Ambrozaitis, left, and George Gilmore disagree strongly as to the value and validity of the Clare County Airport and the county’s obligation to fund it, even minimally.

Heated Motion Amendment Leaves Airport 80D Unfunded

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The Sept. 30 special meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners saw all commissioners present other than Samantha … more

10/14/24

Mara Kalat-Brown and husband Benjamin “Ben” Brown stand with their son, Jupiter, in front of their home in progress that is being sustainably constructed with straw bales.

Family Hosts Tours of Modern Straw Bale Home in Progress for Others Interested in Living Off-Grid

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – On Saturday, Sept. 28 Mara Kalat-Brown and her husband Benjamin “Ben” Brown opened their home to tours for community … more

10/11/24

Carolyn Knapp greets attendees at the close of the Bell Knapp Cabin dedication Sept. 28 at the Clare County Historical Society grounds where her husband’s family cabin has been relocated.

Historical Society Dedicates Bell Knapp Cabin

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – A special aspect of the Sept. 28 Old Fashion Day was the dedication of the Bell Knapp cabin which had been relocated from … more

10/11/24

Old Fashion Day a Festive Adieu to Summer

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Clare County Historical Society once again offered citizens an opportunity to stroll through some of Clare … more

10/11/24

Lots of sun, dry weather boost fire danger across Michigan

Michigan residents may be loving the sun and blue skies this fall, but the warm, dry days have boosted fire danger across both the Upper and Lower peninsulas this week. While portions of the … more

10/11/24

McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac Drops at U.S. Restaurants

CHICAGO – (October 10, 2024) – Fans have been clamoring for McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac – a twist on the original Big Mac that has been a fan favorite since 1968 - to debut in … more

10/11/24

Lane closure on M-30 bridge over the Tobacco River Oct. 10 to address pavement corrections

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation will address pavement repairs on the M-30 bridge over the Tobacco River (formerly known as Wixom Lake) . Work will … more

10/8/24

Winterfield Twp Man Arrested on Multiple Charges

On Thursday, October 03, 2024, at 5:37 p.m., Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Officer were dispatched to an address on Clam River Rd in Winterfield Township, Clare County Michigan for an … more

10/7/24

Harrison Tractor Supply to Host Farmers’ Market

HARRISON, Mich., Oct. 7, 2024 – On October 12, 2024, the Harrison Tractor Supply store will host a Farmers' Market featuring locally-grown, fresh produce, as well as other seasonal … more

10/7/24

Harrison and Clare High athletic programs to receive funds earned during October 3 High School Sports Digital Fundraiser

MICHIGAN – McDonald's Owner/Operators throughout Michigan will be raising funds for 341 local high school athletic programs, including Harrison and Clare High, on October 3. During the … more

10/1/24

Lake Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession, and More

Joel Donavan Bauer, of Lake, Michigan, plead guilty in three separate files on June 27, 2024. He plead guilty to Police Officer Flee and Elude 2nd Degree, habitual 3rd offender in one file; … more

10/1/24

Consumers Energy Sending Electric Lineworkers to Virginia to Restore Power After Hurricane Helene

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 1, 2024 – Consumers Energy is sending about 60 coworkers to Virginia on Wednesday to help those states recover from historic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. … more

10/1/24

MSP Trooper Mitchell Budnick, left, and Clare County Deputy Michael Heugel proudly display their Congressional Recognition Awards received at the Sept. 20 POW-MIA Recognition Day observance at VFW Post 1075 in Harrison.

VFW 1075 Marks POW-MIA Recognition Day

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Sept. 20 observance of POW-MIA Recognition Day at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1075 began with a luncheon prepared … more

9/30/24

Clerk/Register Lori Mott, right, is pictured with Judge Marcy Klaus, center, and Treasurer Jenny Beemer-Fritzinger during the February 2024 public ballot testing in the Clare County Building.

BOC Denies Clerk’s Extra Election Work Pay Request

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Upon resuming open session at the Sept. 18 Board of Commissioners meeting, discussion continued with Lori Mott, … more

9/25/24

Bryan Krogman, left, and Sara Miceli-Sorensen provide commissioners with a Community Mental Health update.

BOC Juggles Multiple Complaints, Budget Issues

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The first visitor to speak at the Sept. 18 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners was Dewayne Rogers, managing … more

9/25/24

*Updated* Wrecker Takes Early Morning Plunge into Budd Lake

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor In the morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 24, Clare County Central Dispatch received a call of a vehicle in Budd Lake at the north end of … more

9/24/24

Bob Stewart, far left, offers suggestions about ways The Rustic Owl might gain customer enticement via a large, dynamic and high-quality sign, as well as the potential for a DDA grant to fund it.

Harrison Planning Hears Objections to Ordinance Revision

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Harrison Planning Commission’s Sept. 16 meeting saw six members present: Tom Mondeau, Tom House, George … more

9/24/24

Women’s Health Summit Event Scheduled

Mid Michigan College, MyMichigan Health, and Central Michigan District Health Department invite you to attend the Women’s Health Summit 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, on Mid's Mt. … more

9/24/24

During the Sept. 10 Hayes Township General Board meeting, Maye Tessner-Rood describes the forward motion of the DNR Spark Grant, and the progress toward housing growth in the township.

Hayes Approves Long-Awaited Golf Cart Ordinance

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Hayes Township Board covered a lot of ground at its Sept. 10 meeting, beginning with a report from Commissioner Gabe … more

9/20/24

These recently installed bracket-mounted stop signs complete a 4-way at the intersection of Beech and Second streets, a move aimed to make negotiating that intersection safer.

Council Hears More on Rustic Owl Display Dispute

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Actions taken by Harrison City Council at its Sept. 9 meeting began with adoption of Aug. 19 Council meeting minutes and … more

9/17/24