Clare County Cleaver

Car-Buggy Accident Reported in Sheridan Township

On 12/03/21 at approximately 12 p.m. Deputies responded to a report of a two vehicle injury crash on Beaverton Road east of Hoover in Sheridan Township. Deputies learned that a white colored Buick … more

12/3/21

Lori Phelps, director of Clare County Community Services, reports on her department’s achievements and financial status during the November meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners.

BOC Hears Community Services Report

HARRISON – In her November address to the Clare County Board of Commissioners, Community Services Director Lori Phelps provided a cumulative update on the services provided through the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/1/21

Public Reminded of OK2SAY Safety App

OK2SAY is a program designed to encourage Michigan students to share and respond to anything that threatens their safety or the safety of others. Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal … more

12/1/21

Statement by Lt. Col. Chris Kelenske, Chair, Michigan School Safety Commission

December 1, 2021In the aftermath of the extreme tragedy that occurred yesterday at Oxford High School, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Office of School Safety and Michigan School Safety Commission … more

12/1/21

MDHHS recognizes World AIDS Day and encourages Michiganders to get tested for HIV

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is bringing awareness to World AIDS Day to reflect upon and highlight the worldwide response to the continuing HIV … more

12/1/21

Local UPS-FedEx Information

The Cleaver is not a UPS or FED EX vendor location. There are boxes in front of the office for UPS Ground and UPS express and Federal Express that accept pre-paid packages with a label. We will … more

Clare County Cleaver | 12/1/21

Hicks, flanked by Bark Nation representatives Kerry McLaughlin and Reagan Gilshire display the treats-filled KONGs contributed to the shelter for KONGsgiving.

KONGsgiving Comes to Clare County Animal Shelter

HARRISON – Animal Control Director Rudi Hicks had a pleasant surprise last week when she received an email from Metro Detroit-based Bark Nation seeking approval to make a donation to the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/1/21

The “twin pines” are now a single pine after one was taken down during the recent demolition of the Harrison school building.

Change Brings Nostalgia, Progress

With heavy hearts, many in the community had interest in the demolition of the Harrison school building on Main Street. Nostalgic memories aside, the demolition marks the culmination of the bonds … more

by Angela Kellogg | 11/30/21

Clare County Historical Society Member Andrew M. Coulson's recently published book about schools in Clare County is available at the Clare County Cleaver and on Amazon.

Read the Fascinating History of Clare County School Houses in New Book

Those interested in more information about Clare County’s schools are in luck! A new book published by Clare County Historical Society member Andrew Coulson is now available. Coulson has been … more

by Angela Kellogg | 11/30/21

HARRISON-Recovery of a Stolen Vehicle

November 29, 2021-HARRISON, MI. On November 19, 2021, troopers from the Mount Pleasant Post responded to a Harrison bar in Hayes Township, Clare County, for the report of a stolen vehicle. … more

11/29/21

Don’t miss Mid’s Lighted Holiday Trail

Mid Michigan College’s 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

11/26/21

Hayes Finalizing Long-Awaited Nuisance Ordinance With Teeth

HARRISON – After the successful election passage of Hayes Township’s ordinance enforcement millage proposal, the township board has been working steadily to set in motion the wheels that … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/24/21

Letter to the Editor-A Letter to Region 6 Communities

The health care systems within Region 6 are at a tipping point – our individual and collective resources are being overwhelmed, and we need our communities’ help to get back on track. For … more

11/24/21

Demand Transparency from the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

The Michigan Press Association strongly supports the public’s right to know. If you pay attention to headlines, no doubt you’ve been reading about issues with how Michigan’s new … more

11/24/21

Amish Cook-Pumpkin Rolls

Plans are in the making. This year the children are all excited to spend Christmas with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents in Ohio. If we all gather at Grandpas’ large farmhouse, we fill … more

11/24/21

More than 10% of Michigan children ages 5-11 have received their first dose of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine

LANSING, Mic. – As of Friday, more than 87,000 (10.5%) of Michigan children ages 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human … more

11/23/21

Keep Family & Food Safe During the Holiday Season

Tis the season for holiday gatherings of friends and family. As you visit your vaccinated friends and familythis holiday season, please keep in mind that those you visit may include people who are … more

11/23/21

A Recipe for Well-Behaved Children

The question has been popping up again, "Why are Amish children so well behaved?" Smiling to myself, it becomes pretty apparent that those posing the question have not seen all I've seen in this … more

11/22/21

Van Buren County suspect charged in poaching of nine trophy bucks

Van Buren County suspect charged in poaching of nine trophy bucks Police investigating an October domestic violence complaint discovered nine poached bucks in a barn located in … more

11/19/21

Carlstrom Named MCCAA Player of Week

Alexys Carlstrom, a Harrison High School graduate and Mid Michigan College student-athlete, has been named this season's first MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association) Western … more

11/17/21