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ORV photo shoot near Baldwin, Michigan in the Manistee National Forest

Free fishing, off-roading and state park entry – enjoy it all during Michigan's 'Three Free' Weekend June 8-9

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. It's two full days when Michigan … more

6/7/24

Receipt of the two AEDs represents a milestone in sports safety for local youth athletes. Participating in this big moment were Jonathan Smith of the Thomas Smith Memorial Foundation, as well as Harrison Youth Football board members, coaches and players.

Harrison Youth Football Receives AEDs Donation

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – A truly special donation to the Harrison Youth Football was received May 30 at Larson Elementary School. On that day, … more

6/7/24

Clare County Food Group volunteers are shown with the Hunger Action Partner Award at the May 4 mobile distribution event held at the Clare County Fairgrounds.

Clare County Food Group Receives Hunger Action Partner Award

By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – Cars can be seen lining up as early as 3 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at either the Clare County Fairgrounds or the Clare … more

6/7/24

The Harrison High School Class of 1980, with the help of HHS Alumni, dedicated five Bricks with the names of the Class of 1980 graduates who served in the U.S. military. Pictured here are 1980 veterans who were in attendance and Class of 1980 alumni who also were in attendance. Harrison High School Class of 1980 veterans in attendance at the dedication are, from left, are: Brenda Beck Maisci, Randy Ritchie, Cal McIntosh, Ed High, Kelly Packard and George Shell.

HHS 1980 Alumni Dedicate Bricks for Veteran Classmates

On Memorial Weekend 2024, in honor of Harrison High School Class of 1980 graduates who served in the military, engraved bricks were dedicated at the Veterans Freedom Park in downtown Harrison. … more

6/5/24

Kalico poses on his motorcycle in front of the Cleaver on Main Street in Harrison.

Clare County’s ‘Weird Al’ Entertains Millions

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor HARRISON – Joey Kalico, aka The Prince of Parodies, is as fun in person as he is in his online videos. It’s also clear from his … more

6/3/24

Commissioner Dale Majewski clarifies the limitations of the BOC when it comes to the landfill odor problem, as that is something under the prevue of other agencies.

BOC Hears Again of Landfill Stench, Waste Truck Leakage

HARRISON – Over the course of many years, Harrison area resident Ray Elliott has approached the Clare County Board of Commissioners with his complaint of hazardous spills and malodors wafting … more

6/3/24

Harrison City Council members, including recent additions, gather after their May 20 meeting for an updated photo. Pictured, from left, are: (seated) Connie Huffman, Mayor Dan Sullivan and Garrett Wood; and (standing) Karen Hulliberger, Mayor Pro Tem Angela Kellogg-Henry, Bob Stewart and Phil Duggan.

City Sees Grant Work, Sewer Rate Increase, More

HARRISON – The May 20 meeting of Harrison City Council was a straightforward affair, with adoption of May 6 meeting minutes and approval of the day’s bills. Mayor Dan Sullivan offered his … more

6/3/24

Northern Michigan Alliance for Children Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The Northern Michigan Alliance for Children (NMAC) is proud to announce its 10th anniversary, commemorating a decade of providing the compassionate, collaborative services of a Child Advocacy Center … more

6/3/24

2023-2024 MARSP CCC SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT DONATION

For the past several years The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel Clare County Chapter has been involved in fundraising activities with monies going to support students in Clare County … more

6/3/24

Amish Cook-Crinkle Cookies

BY GLORIA YODER Our time in Ohio is passing on wings. How can days melt so swiftly? When I first started thinking of coming to Ohio for a couple of weeks it was with the thought of spending … more

6/3/24

Social Security honors our Military heroes

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist On Memorial Day, our nation honors military service members who have given their lives to preserve our freedoms. Families, friends, … more

6/3/24

Gabe Ambrozaitis salutes after placing the VFW wreath.

Community Gathers, Honors, Remembers Its Fallen Veterans

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Impending rain threatened to dampen the May 27 Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison, however, this … more

5/31/24

It’s hands-on for the Harrison Do-It Best Lumber Board of Directors as president Jeff Gross (far left) and vice president Dave Bay (far right) hold the ribbon, while retired general manager Don Haskin (center left) and current general manager Jeff Haskell share the scissor work as they cut the ribbon marking the official grand opening of the newly remodeled and expanded store.

Do-It Best Lumber Cuts Ribbon on Newly Remodeled Store

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – On the morning of May 23, the Harrison Do-It Best Lumber Board of Directors and business staff gathered with members of … more

5/29/24

Car vs Pedestrian Crash

Sheriff Department Release At 3:54 p.m. Thursday, May 23, Clare County Central Dispatch received a call of a car vs. pedestrian injury crash on First Street near Second Street in the City of … more

5/29/24

Pictured at the May 13 Harrison School Board meeting are, from left, HHS Principal Joe Ashcroft, Orian Taylor, Hailey LeVasseur, Ethan Wallace, Grace Taylor and Matt Holmes.

High/Highest Honors Students Attend BOE Meeting

HARRISON – The Pledge of Allegiance at the May 13 meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education was led by five 2024 high/highest honors graduating seniors. They included Matt … more

5/28/24

Hayes Township Board members, from left, Rick Jones, Bob Buckley, Deb Hoyt, Ernie Teall and Maye Tessner-Rood tackle the May 14 General Board meeting agenda.

Township Seeing Progress on Blight, PUD Work

HARRISON – After the lengthy Road Commission report provided at the May 14 meeting, the Hayes Township Board tackled some New Business items, to include: -Adoption of Resolution 23-11 Fire … more

5/28/24

Dewayne Rogers, managing director of the Clare County Road Commission, presents information on roads funding during the May 14 Hayes Township Board meeting

Hayes Board Hears Road Commission Presentation

HARRISON – The May 14 Hayes Township Board meeting heard two reports from commissioners. The first, from Clare County Commissioner Gabe Ambrozaitis, included receiving a report on MMR response … more

5/28/24

3 Headed to Prison

HARRISON – On March 15, 2024, Waldo Dewey Bruner of Gladwin pleaded guilty as charged to two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th Degree (force or coercion) and as a habitual offender 4th … more

5/28/24

Grace Taylor, Alumni Scholarship winner, Bill Simpson, 2024 Wall of Fame Inductee, with emcee Mick Haley, Lillian (Hoard) Lipovsky, Class of 1948 graduate, Carole (Morton) Wade, 2024 Wall of Fame Inductee with emcee Mick Haley

Harrison’s 2024 Alumni Coffee Hour

By ETHAN WALLACE Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Harrison High School’s annual Alumni Coffee Hour was held Saturday, May 25 at the high school, and was hosted by Mick Haley. … more

5/28/24

At center, Arthur Mullen, AICP, professional planner, fields questions from attendees.

Citizens Get Peek at Proposed Plan

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – A public Master Plan Implementation Workshop on the proposed updated Harrison Master Plan was held May 14 at Harrison City Hall. … more

5/22/24