Clare County Cleaver

Join Mi Trees and plant a tree (or trees!) for the future

Want to help Michigan with cleaner air and water? Want to provide cooling summer shade and a haven for wildlife? Start with a tree. Pick one out at your local nursery, plant it and then pin it on … more

5/23/22

Governor Whitmer Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storms and Tornado in Gaylord

GAYLORD, Mich. – While at the emergency operations center in Gaylord, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Otsego County after a tornado that left significant damage to … more

5/21/22

Business, government, industry leaders and interested community members gather at the Harrison City Hall to explore the process of determining the feasibility of a hotel development in the area.

Hotel Feasibility Study Supported by the Community

At a May 4 meeting at Harrison City Hall, outgoing city manager Tracey Connelly expected less than a dozen people to attend a focus group meeting as part of the hotel feasibility study undertaken by … more

by Angela Kellogg | 5/19/22

Michigan State Police Identify Suspect and Victim in Marion Shooting

Shooting in the Village of MarionThe suspect in this incident has been identified as Dale Ervin Orvis, age 36, of Marion. He was arraignedon May 17, 2022 in Osceola District Court for Assault with a … more

5/17/22

Consumers Energy Searching for Landowners to Help Lead Michigan’s Clean Energy Transformation

JACKSON, Mich., May 9, 2022 – Consumers Energy today announced it wants to work with landowners and communities to identify locations for utility-scale solar power plants that will provide … more

5/17/22

Amish Cook-Comforting Casserole For a Funeral

No matter how we try, it's impossible to avoid it altogether. Death is not naturally a pleasant part of life, and we avoid it at all costs. Still, it happens. This last week we've been face to … more

by Gloria Yoder | 5/17/22

News from Your Sheriff- May 2022

Finally, some nice temperatures and sun for us. It seems like it has been a long cold spring. I want to congratulate or newest graduate of the Kirtland Police Academy, Deputy Zach Noble. … more

5/13/22

Head-on Crash Claims Clare Man

Clare County Sheriff Department release At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 9, deputies responded to the area of Clare Avenue and Lincoln in Hatton Township for a report of a two-car head-on … more

5/10/22

All of Erica Yost’s personnel and many family members attended the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala in Lansing ceremony. Pictured, from left, are Aja Heber, Madi LaTulip, Lindsay Heber, Erica Yost, Aliona Heber Leslie Hamilton and Kenzie Farison.

Not So Shabby Gifts Awarded Best Small Business Award

At the 18th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala held May 3 in Lansing, Erica Yost, owner of Not So Shabby Gifts and Primitives, was awarded the Best Michigan Small Business Award. Not … more

by Angela Kellogg | 5/10/22

4 Sentenced for Drugs, Robbery, R&O, Drug, Property Destruction

4 Sentenced for Drugs, Robbery, R&O, Drug, Property Destruction Clare County Prosecutor’s Office release John Elza Fetterly of Clare, Michigan, pleaded no contest on Dec. 21, 2021, to … more

5/10/22

David McConnell stands among the tongs, hammers and other tools made and used by him in his forge. McConnell has made most items in his workshop.

Harrison’s ‘North Woods’ Perfect Place for ‘Forge’

HARRISON – David McConnell and his wife, Rebecca, are new Harrison residents, but David is not a stranger to some. McConnell was on the History Channel television competition show “Forged … more

5/6/22

Tammy and Trisha Galloway, mother-daughter team behind Longer Table, display a bit of their product in the newly renovated storefront in the Harrison City Market.

Longer Table Brings Something Special

HARRISON – Mother and daughter duo Tammy and Trisha Galloway are about to launch their special blend of tradition and innovation when they open their new storefront location along Second Street … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/6/22

Clare County History Park is open for the Season

Stop by any Saturday through September to tour the Clare County Historical Society local history museum (including a Spikehorn Meyer display); the old Dover one-room schoolhouse; Ott Family Log … more

5/6/22

Steve Phelps snips the ribbon, officially opening the nature trail named in his honor. He is flanked, from left, by Council members Dave Rowe and Angela Kellogg, DPW Superintendent Sam Russell, Colton Hilyard, Mayor Pro Tem Dan Sullivan, son Johnny Phelps and retiring Harrison City Manager Tracey Connelly.

Ribbon Cut on Phelps Nature Trail

HARRISON – A special Harrison project was officially completed Monday, May 2 with the ribbon-cutting ceremony which marked the completion of the Phelps Nature Trail and honored its namesake, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/4/22

Dave Moore, Michigan Association of School Boards representative, continued his guidance as he urged board members to be realistic about their choices.

BOE Selects Superintendent Candidate to Lead District Forward

HARRISON – It has been an eventful week for the Harrison Community Schools District, as it pursued finding the right candidate to fill the soon-to-be-vacated superintendent position created by … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/3/22

Amish Cook-Gloria Returns

Gloria Returns THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER Dearest friends across the board, thank you for all your love and support these intense days and moments. The children thoroughly enjoy opening … more

by Gloria Yoder | 5/2/22

The Clare County Prosecutor’s Office staff proudly gathers prior to the National Crime Victims’ Rights Walk/Vigil at the Poet Outdoor Center at Mid Michigan College.

Prosecutor’s Office Kicks Off First National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Walk/Vigil

HARRISON – On Sunday, April 24, more than 30 participants came out to mark the inaugural National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Walk/Vigil held at the Poet Outdoor Center on Mid Michigan … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/2/22

MyMichigan Health Offering Free School Sports Physicals

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – The Michigan High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) requires pre-participation sports physicals for students in 5th grade or higher who wish to participate in school … more

4/29/22

Renee Haley digs into soil hard-packed by school construction work to ready a hole for a transplanted arbor vitae at Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison.

Volunteers Give Veterans Freedom Park Spring Sprucing

HARRISON – The annual gardening cleanup at Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison took place Saturday, April 23, on what had to be the warmest day so far this Spring. Master Gardener Deb Mason … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 4/29/22

Letter to the Editor-Physician Takes Issue With Legal ‘Marijuana Shops’

My name is Dr. Brenda Harshman, D.O., a retired Internal Medicine physician who has practiced Primary Care Internal Medicine in Clare County for over 26 years. When I came to Clare County, I was … more

4/29/22 | 1 comment