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3 Persons Killed in Head-On Collision in Roscommon County

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI . On Friday, April 21, 2023, at approximately 10:10 a.m. troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post responded to a two-vehicle crash on Roscommon Road near … more

4/21/23

It’s official...the Harrison District Library’s building is on the market, and the new library site in the former Surrey House is nearly ready for occupancy.

Much Anticipated Library Move Planned for Summer

The current Harrison District Library location was recently listed for sale with Harrison Realty. It’s one more step in the process of moving the library to the former Surrey House restaurant … more

by Angela Kellogg | 4/20/23

New Airport Committee Fires Up First Meeting

HARRISON – At the Feb. 15 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, administrator Lori Phelps pointed out that under Act 90 of 1913 123.66a: County Airport Committee Appointments, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 4/18/23

Planning Commission Approves Dollar General Plan

HARRISON – At its April 11 meeting, the Harrison Planning Commission commenced its business with a full compliment of members: Commissioners Don Patch, Robin Witkowski, Dena Woods, Andy Saxton, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 4/18/23

Hannah Rene King is a white female, 15 years old, 5’0”, 90 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes. Easton Michael Guilfoy is a white mail, 16 years ago, 5’5”, 125 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes.

*FOUND* Sheriff’s Department Seeks Assistance Locating Missing Harrison Juveniles

The Clare County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating two missing juveniles. The juveniles are Hannah Rene King and Easton Michael Guilfoy. They are said to be driving a blue 2008 … more

4/18/23

Tom and Janine Simmon in their store High Pressure Pneumatics.

High Pressure Pneumatics: A Business with (Quiet) Bang

Six years ago, Tom and Janine Simmon began their business High Pressure Pneumatics as an air refill station. Their part-time business sold air and air tanks for air guns. They even supplied … more

by Angela Kellogg | 4/13/23

During the April 5 meeting of the BOC Committee of the Whole , Clare County Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis reviews with commissioners the findings of a xxxx study which showed seven prosecutors were needed to handle Clare County’s caseload.

Commissioners Get Attorney Tutelage on Population vs. Caseload

HARRISON – During the March meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, a motion was presented for contracting with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That contract … more

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY | 4/13/23

Fire danger is high across the Lower Peninsula so that means everyone needs to refrain from burning at the moment and be careful using power equipment.

Fire danger is high across Lower Peninsula; be careful outside

Warm temperatures, winds and winter buildup of dry grasses and leaves have pushed fire danger to very high levels across the Lower Peninsula. “People need to be careful when doing any … more

4/11/23

US-10 Business Route and Wackerly Road intersection improvements in city of Midland start April 10

BAY CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.5 million to build dedicated thru and right turn lane on northbound US-10 Business Route (BR)/Eastman … more

4/10/23

Terrah Johnson, executive director of the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children, describes for commissioners the functions and goals of child advocacy centers, along with data reflecting cases and support services in Clare County.

BOC Hears Jarring Truths of Local Child Abuse

HARRISON – The Northern Michigan Alliance for Children began serving Clare County in 2014, and includes the Clare Regional Child Advocacy Center at 127 Second St. in Harrison, as well as the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 4/4/23

District 7 Commissioner Gabe Ambrozaitis provides his monthly report during the March 20 Hayes Township General Board meeting, touching on a variety of topics, including information gained from a meeting with the Bureau of Aeronautics in Lansing regarding what is needed at the Clare County Airport 80D.

Hayes Hears of County Finance, Airport, Child Abuse

HARRISON – During his Commissioner’s Report at the March 20 Hayes Township General Board meeting, Gabe Ambrozaitis spoke in support of the Clare County Road Commission, noting that the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 4/4/23

Michigan Farm Bureau 2023 Educator of the Year Anthony Wood (fourth from left) has worked tirelessly to bring the dream of having agricultural science classes and an FFA Chapter back to Clare and Gladwin Counties.

Clare County teacher named Michigan Farm Bureau Educator of the Year

During National Agriculture Week, March 19-25, Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) announced Clare-Gladwin RESD agriculture teacher Anthony Wood as its 2023 Educator of the Year. The award will be formally … more

3/31/23

Amish Cook-Daniel's Homemade Waffles

The morning dawned as all other mornings. It was cool, in fact it was downright chilly. My mind endlessly traveled to 13 years ago. It had been sunny, with temps in the mid-70s. We could not possibly … more

3/31/23

Grammar Guy-How verbal hedges can get you out of yard work

At the dawn of every springtime, I make a list of things I want to do in my lawn and garden. This year, I hope to grow items to make salsa, increase the amount native perennials growing, add mulch, … more

3/29/23

Maharas Completes Municipal Clerks Institute

City of Harrison utility billing clerk Kathy Maharas recently completed the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Institute. Municipal employees attend a week of courses each year for three years … more

3/24/23

In this March 15 photo including video screen capture, Commissioner Rickie Fancon questions Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis about the proposed contract with the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the opt-out it contains.

Commissioners Chew on Financial Choices

HARRISON – Two relatively urgent issues were brought before the Clare County Board of Commissioners for a vote at its March 15 meeting: approval of a State of Michigan Department of Health and … more

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY | 3/23/23

Amish Cook-Blonde Brownies

It’s true. Then sun is shining, and it even feels a bit like spring! The best thing about sunny days (in my way of thinking) is unwinding in the chestnut field with 1,135 saplings. Going up … more

3/22/23

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 22

LANSING, MICH. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 19-25 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security … more

3/20/23

Brian Dunn, park supervisor at Port Crescent State Park, holds a Happy Little Trees sign before its permanent installation in the park's campground.

The world can always use more 'happy little trees'

The Happy Little Trees program began in 2019, during Michigan’s state park centennial celebration, as an initiative to brand a partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources … more

By MICHELLE O'KELLY Parks and Recreation Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 3/17/23

News from Your Sheriff-March 2023

Welcome to March and the great weather it will lead us into! During the months of January and February 2023, the Clare County Central Dispatch logged 5,284 incidents for the county. Your … more

3/15/23