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Clare County Homicide Suspect in Custody

Suspect was taken into custody without incident. Judy Boyer will be lodged in the Clare County Jail. The Clare County Sheriff Dept, Clare City Police and Michigan State Police have been … more

10/21/21

Abigail Bissonnette (left) greets theatre goers outside the Broadway Theatre in Mt. Pleasant after the opening performance of Little Shop of Horrors.

Clare Student, Abigail Bissonnette Wows as Audrey

The Broadway Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors opened last Thursday. This young adult production was the first since the December 2019 performance of Annie. Rehearsals began in … more

by Angela Kellogg | 10/20/21

News from Your Sheriff- October 2021

Happy October Clare County. During the months of August and September the Clare County Central Dispatch logged 6,784 incidents for the County. Your Deputies handled 4,530 of those calls, … more

10/20/21

At its Oct. 11 meeting, the full Harrison Community Schools Board of Education takes up an agenda full of finance, COVID-19 strategy, hirings, and a surprising announcement by a board member. Pictured, from left, are board members Betsy Ulicki, Jim Neff, Dan Pechacek, Therese Haley, Chad Hathcock, Kendra Durga and Courtney McCrimmon, and Rick Foote, superintendent; Sara Rust, recorder; and Janice O’Dell, business manager.

BOE Hears of Pervasive Bullying

HARRISON – The Informational/Discussion portion of the Oct. 11 Harrison Community Schools Board of Education meeting began with the lengthy Weinlander Fitzhugh audit report for 2020-2021. The … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/20/21

During the Oct. 11 meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education, Rick Foote announces his intention to retire from his position as superintendent at the end of the current school year.

Rick Foote Announces June 2022 Retirement

HARRISON – As the last agenda item on the Oct. 11 HCS Board of Education meeting agenda, superintendent Rick Foote announced that after much thought, he had come to the decision that he will … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/20/21

**In Custody** Police Search for Suspect After Shooting

On 10/20/21 at approximately 4 p.m. Deputies, Clare Police, and MSP Troopers responded to a residence on S. Harrison Ave south of Surrey for a report of a shooting that resulted in two injured … more

10/20/21

**In Custody** Sheriff Dept Releases New Photo of Shooting Suspect

Clare County: UPDATE Judy Boyer was last known to be wearing mickey mouse pajama pants and a gray shirt. On 10/20/21 at approximately 4 pm Deputies, Clare Police, and MSP Troopers responded to … more

10/20/21

Special fishing regulations for warmwater species on select waters

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved new regulations aimed at protecting fish populations in a newly acquired state game area and Lake Gogebic and allowing for increased harvest … more

10/15/21

Mackinac Bridge Authority to reinstate driver assistance and other services with increased fees

Mackinac Bridge Authority to reinstate driver assistance and other services with increased fees October 14, 2021 -- The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today voted to reinstate its … more

10/15/21

Pictured at the Oct. 5 Habitat for Humanity home dedication are, from left, Sherry Combs, director; homeowner Lindsey Campbell; Carey Harris, executive director; Sandy Loomis, president; and Valerie Nielsen, treasurer.

Habitat for Humanity Dedicates its Latest Rehab Home

HARRISON – The dream of homeownership is one of the most rudimentary aspects of American life, yet far fewer achieve that goal than don’t. Driven to help people achieve that dream is the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/13/21

STATE POLICE WARN OF PHONE SCAM

STATE POLICE WARN OF PHONE SCAM SIXTH DISTRICT, MI. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Lakeview, Hart, Mount Pleasant, and Grand Rapids Posts are cautioning individuals on a phone scam … more

10/12/21

Gov. Whitmer Proclaims October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

  LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Whitmer is celebrating Michigan's Indigenous population by proclaiming October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to uplift … more

10/11/21

County Closes Out Fiscal Year

HARRISON – Compared to many Clare County Board of Commissioners meetings, the Sept. 30 special meeting was short and sweet. Again, commissioners were absent due to job changes and other … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/11/21

World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2021

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) would like to recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2021. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50% of … more

10/8/21

Recently appointed Harrison City Council member Karen Hulliberger is sworn-in to office by Tracey Connelly, city manager/clerk, prior to the Sept. 27 council meeting.

Council Hears Pitch from Cannabis Retailer

HARRISON – Having been previously appointed to the position of Harrison City Council member, Karen Hulliberger was sworn into office by Tracey Connelly, city manager/clerk, prior to the Sept. … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 10/8/21

Liz Crafton and Damon Dubois at the reopening of their store MI Rock Stop in downtown Clare.

MI Rock Stop a Must Stop in Clare

Owners Liz Crafton and Damon Dubois celebrated more than the 1-year milestone of their business MI Rock Stop Gifts and More, LLC this past week. On Saturday they had a grand re-opening of their new, … more

by Angela Kellogg | 10/6/21

Grave Thefts Heartbreaking

I will start out by saying that my family and I don’t have much but we are grateful for what we have. But we do take are of our family who have passed away, that is we put flowers on their … more

10/1/21

Mount Pleasant Troopers Investigate a Fatal Crash

October 1, 2021 CLARE, MI. On September 30, 2021 at approximately 9 p.m., troopers from the Mount Pleasant Post were dispatched to East bound US-10 near North Chippewa Road, Isabella County, … more

10/1/21

Harrison Grad Graduates from Drill Sergeant Academy

Sgt. Benjamin Durham is a 2007 graduate of Harrison High school who was chosen by the U.S. Army to attend the Army Drill Sergeant Acadamy at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. Durham completed the … more

9/30/21

Two Car Accident Takes Life of Farwell Woman

On 09/27/21 at approximately 11:00 am Clare County Central Dispatch received a call for a report of a two-car motor vehicle crash on Colonville Road and Rogers Ave in Sheridan Township. A preliminary … more

9/29/21