Clare County Cleaver

Harrison's Shop Local Holiday Open House

Once again this year local businesses are working together to create a fun local shopping event on Saturday, Nov. 12. Visit participating businesses on Saturday, Nov. 12 for great deals and … more

11/11/22

Sheriff Wilson Reminds Hunters on Safety Tips During Dear Season

Clare County -- Sheriff Wilson wants to remind all hunters of some basic hunting safety tips to enjoy the hunting season safely. Clearly identify your target: No deer or other game is worth the … more

11/10/22

New Salon Suite Blooms in Harrison

HARRISON – After 10 years working in salons and teaching cosmetology as a licensed cosmetology instructor Harrison native Torrie Aldrich has created a salon suite of her own named Bloom & … more

by Angela Kellogg | 11/9/22

Mayor Stacy Stocking and Connie Cauchi display their proclamations and keys to the city.

Council Bids Adieu to Longtime City Servants

HARRISON – A city luncheon honoring three longtime members of Harrison City Council was held last week at Harrison City Hall. And while a delicious meal was enjoyed by all, along with a special … more

11/9/22

Consumers Energy Crews Nearing Halfway Point in Storm Restoration

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 6, 2022 – Consumers Energy crews made excellent progress today, restoring electric service to nearly half of those customers impacted by the weekend’s powerful … more

11/6/22

New election inspector Rachelle Burk, left, and Deb Hoyt, Hayes Township clerk, watch on as Ernie Teall, precinct chairperson, clears overflowing ballots from the tabulator’s bin.

Local Polls Prepping for Nov. 8 Election Day

HARRISON – As is all too often the case, the public was a “no show” for the public testing of election equipment held Oct. 25 at Hayes Township Hall. Maye Tessner-Rood, township … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/4/22

General Election 2022 Ballot Primer

HARRISON – As the Nov. 8 General Election approaches, campaign signs can be seen on lawns and along roadways across the county. And that can be considered a positive thing, because it means … more

11/4/22

Redding Township resident John Thompson plays a disturbing recording for Clare County Commissioners during the Oct. 19 BOC meeting.

Citizen Informs BOC of Bigotry, Racism Concern

Editor’s note: Readers should be aware that this story reports on racist slurs. HARRISON – During the first Public Comment period at the Oct. 19 meeting of the Clare County Board of … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/2/22

JX Enterprises opening new Michigan store

JX Enterprises announced JX Truck Center-Clare, its newest dealership, will opened for business Oct. 31, to serve customers’ parts, service, and truck rental and leasing needs. JX Truck … more

11/2/22

Falmouth Man Arrested for Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children

Michigan State Police Press Release WEXFORD COUNTY, MI. In March 2022, Michigan Children’s Protective Services contacted the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post to investigate an … more

10/26/22

Jenna Neill poses in her new boutique space that offers clothes and accessories for children, teens and adults.

Good Vibes at New Salon and Boutique in Harrison

HARRISON – Jenna Neill may be a familiar face to many. Neill’s image graces a Clare County Transit bus through Clare County Veterans Services for her service in the Army and to bring … more

by Angela Kellogg | 10/26/22

Mackson Receives Outstanding Republican of the Year

Each year the Clare County Republican Party recognizes a member as the Outstanding Republican of the Year. This year we recognize Rachel Mackson. Rachel was raised in a family that emphasized family, … more

10/24/22

This is one of the 30 some varied quilts/quilt designs displayed Oct. 3 by Delphine Miller of Delphine’s Quilt Shop in Gaylord.

Crazy Quilters Annual Event a Joyful, Affirming Affair

HARRISON – On Oct. 3, the Clare County Crazy Quilters held their annual Quilt Show and Luncheon at 1st Congregational Church in Harrison. The event was exceedingly well attended, with more than … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/21/22

Pictured, from left, are Karl Hauser, Clare County Services director; Rick McCombe, president of the LOPA Association; Ruth Boerner of the DAR and LOPA; Geri Shaw, president of the LOPA Women’s Club; and Connie Kaczmarczyk, Veterans Service Officer

DAR And LOPA Donate Funds for Area Veterans

Members of the Michilimacinac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) along with the very generous support of Lake of The Pines Association (LOPA) recently donated $1,500 to … more

10/21/22

Update: Cirigilano Family Safely Located

FREMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATE MISSING PERSONSThe Fremont Police Department has corroborated a sighting of the Cirigliano family in Gulliver Michigan on Monday October 17, 2022 between 1040 … more

10/21/22

2022 Michigan Forest Forensics Webinar and History Hikes

Walking through Michigan’s forests, one may experience many mysterious sightings: humps, bumps, pits, and valleys are all common features. If you look closely, you might also see crooked trees, … more

10/17/22

Clare County commissioners review previous meeting closed session minutes as they begin what will be the last meeting in the Board of Commissioners Room in the Clare County Building before the room is remodeled. The restructuring and expansion calls for elimination of the overhead tiered ceiling in favor of a single level ceiling.

BOC Adopts Lake Level Resolutions for Final 10 Lakes

HARRISON – A lengthy portion of the Sept. 21 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners was taken up by the lake level resolutions related to assessment rolls and project costs for the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/12/22

Deadwood Grove Haunts Again!

The Mid Michigan College Harrison campus offers nearly 20 miles of trails for hiking and mountain bike enthusiasts to enjoy. The trail system is open to the public and is also used for organized … more

10/12/22

Members of the Sons are joined by local Linda Bailey and Commanders Smith’s wife Lisa, both in Civil War era dress representing widows and orphans. Center are two students, members of the Harrison High School Band and siblings, Kendall and Hunter Rouleau who played a moving rendition of Taps during the ceremony.

Moving Ceremony Rededicates 1916 Veterans Memorial at Maple Grove

Commander David Smith’s words rang out in Maple Grove Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 1. “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to this special ceremony of 01 October 2022. We are gathered here to … more

by Angela Kellogg | 10/10/22

The course is decorated for the season at 4X Adventureland & X'Scape. They remain open weekends throughout October.

4X Adventureland New Adventure for Sims Family

It was just by happenstance that the Sims family noticed 4X Adventureland was for sale when they visited the circus at the Clare County Fairgrounds. Amanda Sims considers 4X Adventureland her 40th … more

by Angela Kellogg | 10/10/22