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The newly dedicated Desert Shield/Desert Storm statue.

Clare County Honors Local Veterans, Past and Present

HARRISON – This year’s Veterans Day observance in Harrison was once again a gathering of the community’s most patriotic and respectful citizens, whose presence acknowledged the … more

11/17/21

Fire Department Trains by Burning Vacant Home

HARRISON – When Fire Chief Chris Damvelt learned that Jake and Shellie Tessner wanted to make their vacant, former home available for a controlled burn-down, he wholeheartedly welcomed the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/15/21

Clare County at 150: History and Stories 1871-2021 Now Available

Jon Ringelberg’s latest compilation celebrates the 150th milestone the City of Clare and Clare County hit in 2021. Few are in a position to understand the Clare County community as well as Jon … more

by Angela Kellogg | 11/12/21

Letter to the Editor-Let’s Meet the Challenge As a Community

As the Board of Directors for your MidMichigan Health Medical Centers in Clare, Gratiot and Isabella counties, it is our duty to make certain you and your families have quality medical care in our … more

11/10/21

Participants in the blustery Oct. 25 Budd Lake fish planting gather for a group shot. They include, from left, Don Sisson of Imlay City Fish Farm; Ernie Teall and Jerry McBrien of the Budd Lake Association; Tracy Wheeler-Clay, City of Harrison; Ken Koehler, resident; Connie Cauchi, Harrison City Council member; Kathy Maharas, City of Harrison utilities clerk; and Terri Koehler, also BLA.

New Home for Little Fishes in Budd Lake

HARRISON – When October rolls around, it is time for the annual Budd Lake fish planting project. This endeavor is undertaken as a joint venture by the Budd Lake Association and the City of … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/8/21

Hayes Township election workers Ethel Gawel, Rachel Mackson, Stan Lewis, Dick Vershave, Larry Gawel and Maye Tessner-Rood gather around one of the vote tabulators that were put through their paces Oct. 26 in preparation for the Nov. 2 election.

Election Testing Previews Likely 2022 Challenges

HARRISON – Poll workers for the Nov. 2 election for the two Hayes Township precincts were taken through the process during the public election testing session held Oct. 26. The election … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/8/21

The Harrison Community Fire Department responds to a plane crash on the morning of Nov. 5, 2021 in Harrison, Michigan.

Single Engine Plane Crash Fatal in Harrison

Clare County Sheriff Department Release On 11-05-21 at approximately 9:30 a.m. Deputies and Troopers responded to a report of a single engine plane crash in the area of Rosina and Townline in … more

11/5/21

Well-Being Check Leads to Methamphetamine/Warrant Arrest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2021HARRISON, MI. On November 4, 2021 at approximately 3 p.m., troopers from the Mount Pleasant Post were dispatched to an address on Filter Road, Clare County, … more

11/5/21

Top Row, l to r; Jonah Vaughn, Jeremy Tigner, Jason Jones Bottom Row, l to r; Dennis Bohnard, Eric Herron, James Case III

Courts Sentence 6 to Prison Time

Dennis William Bohnard, of Harrison, Michigan, pleaded guilty on Feb. 24 to Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less than murder, as a habitual 3rd offender. He was sentenced on July 26 by … more

11/3/21

Timothy Towery, age 49 of Harrison, was charged today by the Clare County Prosecutor’s Office with:  False Report of Terrorism and Habitual Offender 2nd Notice. He was arraigned in 80th District Court by Magistrate Steven Worpell and his bond was set at $100,000 cash / surety/ 10%. Towery remains lodged in the Clare County Jail.

Harrison Man Arrested After Making Terroristic Threats

On 10-29-21 at approximately 6:00 p.m. Central Dispatch received a call of a male making terroristic threats towards a service provider building in Mt. Pleasant. Deputies learned that the male had … more

10/30/21

Lake Man Arrested for Explosion at Clare Storage Unit

David Hannaford, age 36 of Lake, was charged today by the Clare County Prosecutor’s Office with: Explosives – Placing Near Property Causing Physical Injury. He was arraigned in 80th … more

10/29/21

One week ahead of Election Day, voters encouraged to return absentee ballots to clerk, drop box

Ahead of Election Day for hundreds of Michigan jurisdictions, voters should hand deliver their absentee ballots to their clerk’s office or local drop box to avoid postal delays. Absentee … more

10/27/21

Public testing of election equipment is done Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Hayes Township Municipal Complex in readiness for the township’s Nov. 2 special election.

Hayes Plate Full of Election, Millage Hope

HARRISON – Starting off the Department Reports portion of the Hayes Township Board’s Oct. 18 agenda was Deb Hoyt, township clerk. Apropos to the fact that the only November election in … more

10/27/21

Letter to the Editor-‘Yes’ Vote Critical to Blight Control

My name is Pat Adams. Many of you may have seen my name in the paper and I was referred to as President of South Cranberry Lake Homeowners Association or as part-time resident. Both are true about … more

10/27/21 | 2 comments

Cecil Edward Day Jr., 56, is currently serving up to 7 1/2 years in state prison for his involvement in three separate incidents that Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers have been investigating since 2018.

Gaylord man sent to prison after years of DNR-related violations

A Gaylord man was recently convicted in Otesego County Circuit Court on several charges ranging from wildlife and felony weapons violations to third-offense drunken driving and being a habitual … more

10/25/21

MDHHS recommends best practices to safely celebrate Halloween

LANSING, Mich. – To keep Halloween a safe and fun holiday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering tips and tricks to keep loved ones safe and to prevent the … more

10/25/21

Pictured, from left, Tracy Byard, Gale Bensinger, Carl Lounsbury and Sandra Bristol discuss potential fundraising ideas for the Clare County Airport during the Oct. 12 meeting of the Clare County Airport Advisory Board.

Airport Board Still Working on Funding

HARRISON – For some time now, the Clare County Airport Advisory Board has been struggling with the age-old dilemma of the chicken and the egg – funding is needed in order to match … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/22/21

Free COVID-19 testing at Hayes Township

The Central Michigan District Health Department has posted the following FREE COVID-19 testing events at Hayes Township Hall. No appointment, insurance, prescription or doctor’s order need, nor … more

10/22/21

Boyer and Beatty Arraigned in Clare Co. Homicide Case

On 10/20/21, at approximately 4:00pm, deputies of the Clare County Sheriff Department were dispatched to a residence on S. Harrison Avenue for a shooting that had taken place. The investigation … more

Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff Department joint release | 10/22/21

**In Custody** Search for Shooting Suspect Now Multi-Homicide Investigation

Both victims in this case are deceased, an additional 2 more deceased bodies were located on the property late last night. No names are being released at this time pending notification of … more

10/21/21