Clare County Cleaver

My heart is crushed for all the thousands suffering this very moment. Besides all the natural disasters, there’s the horror and sadness of many innocent people’s lives at stake and even … more

By Gloria Yoder | 3/22/22

Reader Hoping for Changes in BOC

I am watching the elections at a local level because of all the disturbance nationally. While I don’t align with one party or the other, I have no political motive. First, … more

3/22/22

Harrison City Manager Tracey Connelly, right, officially swears in Tracy Wheeler-Clay as Harrison City Clerk prior to the March 7 meeting of Harrison City Council.

Harrison City Directs Planning Commission to Reverse ‘Opt Out’

HARRISON – Prior to the start of the March 7 Harrison City Council meeting, Tracy Wheeler-Clay was officially sworn in as Harrison City Clerk. Her oath of office was as follows: “I do … more

3/16/22

These elevation, exterior and footprint renderings give an idea of how the remodeling of Trails End Pub in Harrison will turn the current building into a dynamic, multi-faceted customer-accommodating establishment.

Trails End Site Plan Review: Promising Venue Ahead

The final item on the Harrison Planning Commission’s March 8 meeting agenda was a site plan review for remodeling at Trails End Pub, located on the southwest corner of the N. First Street and … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 3/16/22

Kevin Gamble indicates where the property for which he sought rezoning will accommodate space for a portable concrete batch plant, silo and washout containment bin.

Superior Concrete Rezone to Address Shortages, Special Projects

HARRISON – At its March 8 meeting, the Harrison Planning Commission found multiple items on its plate: two rezoning requests and one site plan review. Also, under Old Business, the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 3/16/22

HAEDCO Property Rezone for Planned Unit Development

HARRISON – At its March 8 meeting, the Harrison Planning Commission found multiple items on its plate: two rezoning requests and one site plan review. Also, under Old Business, the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 3/16/22

During a Feb. 28 Harrison City Council special hearing, Dan Harris (attorney and co-founder of The Woods) gives audience members a 3-minute elevator pitch, describing his business’s practices and intentions for a marijuana retail store in Harrison.

Residents Voice Opinions on Adult-Use Marijuana Store

HARRISON – The Harrison City Council held a special hearing Feb. 28 to gather input from residents regarding whether or not the city should allow a retail marijuana business within its … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 3/11/22

Cooking a Family Affair at the Yoder’s

The Amish Cook BY GLORIA YODER Cooking a Family Affair at the Yoder’s Cooking styles come and go in spurts at our house. I enjoy paging through cooking magazines with creative … more

by Gloria Yoder | 3/11/22

During a March 4 Harrison Area Community Schools Board of Education special meeting, Michigan Association of School Boards Representative Dave Moore guides board members through the results of the superintendent search survey, along with some of the comments made during a recent town hall meeting on the subject.

HCS Superintendent Search Process Proceeds

HARRISON – At the March 4 special meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education, members received the results of superintendent search Candidate Qualifications Survey responses … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 3/11/22

Though it's now called "spongy moth," the spotted, yellow-faced, invasive caterpillar is a familiar sight in many areas of Michigan.

New name for a familiar pest: Gypsy moth is now spongy moth

LANSING – On March 2, the Entomological Society of America announced a new common name for the Lymantria dispar moth. The invasive moth most familiar in its voracious, leaf-eating caterpillar … more

3/9/22

AAA: MICHIGAN GAS PRICES SET NEW 2022-HIGH

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 7, 2022) - Gas prices in Michigan soared 42 cents, setting a new 2022-high. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.97 per gallon for regular … more

3/7/22

Birds of Spring-March 2022

First Robin sighting reported near Harrison on March 2, 2022 along with a Starling and Red-Winged Blackbird. Welcome Spring! Submit your signs of Spring to editor@clarecountycleaver.net more

3/2/22

Pictured, from left, are Rachel Flachs, Jennifer Dietch, Alexa Coker, Baileigh Carpenter, Sofiah Coker, Natalie Armstrong, Kelli Dingo, coach, Morgan Bowers, Alex Heatley.

Clare and Harrison Bowlers Headed to State Competition

Clare Bowling Varsity Girls placed second in regionals in Gaylord on Friday, Feb.25 and will compete at the state level on Friday, March 4 in Jackson. Sofiah Coker is a senior with four years on the … more

by Angela Kellogg | 3/2/22

Michigan skier and snowboarder plan to attempt to break Guinness World Record for most ski areas in 24 hours

Clarkston, MI – From noon on Saturday, February 26 through noon on Sunday, February 27, Michigan skier Kyle Kelly from Caledonia and snowboarder friend Brad Dykstra of Hopkins … more

2/24/22

Clare County Sheriff John Wilson and Undersheriff Dwayne Miedzianowski present information to the Clare County Board of Commissioners about an available non-General Fund revenue source which could provide for long-overdue wage increases, bringing their salaries in line with other like-sized counties.

County Tasked with Keeping Up with Neighboring Counties

HARRISON – The Clare County Board of Commissioners heard from several people at its Feb. 16 meeting. One was Brian Harrison, who had previously addressed the board regarding the need to amend … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/23/22

Consumers Energy Preparing for Potentially Hazardous Ice in Northern and Mid-Michigan

Hazardous weather is expected across areas of the Lower Peninsula late this morning through the evening. The storm could include up to 0.40” of ice and could … more

2/22/22

2022 Harrison Budd Lake Melt-Down Contest

It's time to guess when Sir Melts-A-Lot will fall through the ice! It's $5 to guess and the person who is closest will win 50% of the guess fees! Stop by the Harrison … more

2/21/22

Cleaver Reader Participation Survey

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2/16/22

Steve Witte, engineer/project manager with Nederveld Inc., indicates the various structure, parking and drainage areas on the site adjacent to Family Fare. Also pictured is Matt Heneveld of DMK Development, whose company will build then lease the property to Tractor Supply Co.

Tractor Supply Co. Coming to Harrison

HARRISON – The Harrison Planning Commission’s Feb. 8 meeting saw two primary areas of focus: site plan review for the proposed Tractor Supply Co., and discussion of a potential request … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 2/16/22

Gateway Community Band Honors Darren Acton

The Gateway Community Band has commissioned a new piece of music to honor founding member Darren Acton who passed away last February after a long battle with cancer. Having lived all of his 55 years … more

2/16/22