Clare County Cleaver

Some phrases get people’s stockings in a twist during the holiday season. Today I’m not going to beat around the holly bush – I’m jumping right down the chimney to address … more

12/22/21

Don’t get upsot by these vintage Christmas terms

Don’t get upsot by these vintage Christmas terms It’s that time of year when we tune into the local Christmas station on the radio. After a five-minute commercial block, you hear some … more

12/17/21

Consumers Energy Crews Halfway to Fully Restoring Customers

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 17, 2021 – Consumers Energy aided by out of state crews and favorable weather conditions today, have restored power to more than half of the more than 190,000 customers … more

12/17/21

Climate change challenges Michigan’s power delivery

LANSING – Michigan utilities are struggling to provide reliable energy to customers as storms become more frequent and severe. This past summer, Consumers Energy officials said they saw … more

By CAMERYN CASS Capital News Service | 12/17/21

The vehicle was seized along with the contents which included approximately 3.4 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, a SKS rifle, a .22 caliber rifle, hundreds of rounds of 7.62 ammunition, approximately 100 rounds of .22 ammunition, shotgun ammunition, body armor, two high capacity SKS magazines, and 2 high capacity .22 magazines.

MSP: Teamwork leads to felony arrest, recovery of stolen vehicle, drugs, and firearms

On 10/21/2021 at approximately 11 p.m., troopers from the Mt. Pleasant Post initiated a traffic stop on avehicle near Clare Ave. and Dover Rd., Clare County, Grant Township. After brief contact with … more

12/16/21

Members of the Hulwick family gather with Judge Marcy Klaus for a photo to mark the special day.

Adoption Day Sees Family Grow to 11 Children

HARRISON –Adoption Day in family courts across the state and nation is a truly special day. It is perhaps the one day in any given year when, instead of being filled with people facing … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/15/21 | 1 comment

A parade’s-eye-view was taken by Angela Kellogg as she follows the City of Harrison vehicles in the Harrison Christmas parade

Harrison’s 1st Lighted Holiday Parade a Success

HARRISON – The Harrison community came out Saturday, Dec. 11 to officially welcome the Christmas holiday season. This year was a bit different, as it featured the city’s first lighted … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/15/21

Clare Fire Department personnel rescue a Farwell woman from her sinking car Sunday.

Woman Rescued from Submerging SUV

At 10:16 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, the Clare Fire Department responded to report of a vehicle in the water. The fire department arrived on scene at 10:21 a.m. to find a silver SUV in the water below the … more

12/15/21

The home of John Quinn, left and inset, on First Street in Harrison still stands today as a private residence.

Cleaver Founder Featured in New Book About Irish Immigrants in Michigan

Elizabeth Rice and Pat Commins were recent visitors to the Cleaver office to speak with me about their new book “Irish Immigrants in Michigan: A History in Stories.” Their book is an … more

by Angela Kellogg | 12/13/21

Consumers Energy Crews Wrapping Up Restoration Efforts Following Windstorm

JACKSON, Mich., Dec. 13, 2021 –Consumers Energy crews have worked 16-hour shifts, around the clock, since Saturday to restore power to over 151,000 customers throughout our service territory … more

12/13/21

The Yoders Know Their Onions

What a combination. It's 6:00, the birds outside my window are trying to outdo each other, all six little children are sound asleep, and Mommy is ready to write! All we need is a stretcher to … more

12/13/21

Grant Funding to Help Low-Income Customers Pay Home Heating Bills

LANSING – Nine community service agencies have received funding to help Michiganders who fall behind on household energy bills as another home heating season kicks in. The agencies were … more

12/13/21

White House Christmas Ornaments on Display

Clare County Arts Council is excited to announce over 25 White House Christmas Ornaments are on display at the Clare Union Railroad located at 201 W Fourth Street, in Clare. Leicia Griffin has loaned … more

12/10/21

Larson Opens Doors to Community

HARRISON – A long-range hope and plan for solving problems at the Harrison Community Schools buildings was driven home to the public in spring of 2017 via two evenings of eye-opening school … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/8/21

‘Our Town’ Teams with Chambers, Downtowns to Help Small Businesses

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 29, 2021 – Consumers Energy is again celebrating the holidays by helping shoppers and Michigan’s local businesses, providing $750,000 in matching gift cards in 63 … more

12/7/21

Effective Dec. 8, Visitor Restrictions Reintroduced at Medical Centers

ALMA, Mich. – As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase, Wednesday, Dec. 8, visitor restrictions will be implemented at MyMichigan Medical Center Gratiot and MyMichigan Medical Center Mt. … more

12/7/21

Veterans Awarded Quilts of Valor

Two Clare County veterans, and lifelong friends, were presented Quilts of Valor Saturday, Dec. 4 at the American Legion, Post 404, in Harrison. The quilts were presented by Judy Tritten, Quilts of … more

12/7/21

CCTC Job Fair on Wheels

Are you a people person and community oriented? Do you want to make a difference? We are looking for people who want to help others! While you are helping others, you can make a competitive wage. If … more

12/7/21

Dreyer Hovey and Post’s new look and removal of trees and old landscaping improves the look of the Broad and Main Street intersection.

DDA Grant Program Sparks Changes on Main Street

Just about everyone noticed the big change on Main Street in Harrison last week: the removal of the Harrison school building, built in 1938. Other more subtle changes have been happening all summer … more

by Angela Kellogg | 12/6/21

5 holiday card grammar mistakes to avoid

Put that turkey leg down and listen up! Today we have to discuss your family’s upcoming holiday card. In addition to the fact that we do not need to see your pets in your cards, we also … more

by Curtis Honeycutt | 12/6/21