Clare County Cleaver

Two Outstanding Citizens & Four SUVCW Brothers Receive Awards

CADILLAC, MICHIGAN – On Saturday, Dec. 3 the Brothers of General Orlando M. Poe Camp 444, Department of Michigan, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) held their annual Christmas … more

12/13/22

Chief Chris Damvelt (left) and Assistant Chief John Loy (right) pose with Bob Stewart and Savannah Woods, name Firefighter and Cadet of the year by a vote of their peers.

Fire Department Honors Members

At their annual Christmas dinner, the Harrison Community Fire Department named Bob Stewart their Fire Fighter of the Year and Savannah Woods as Cadet of the Year. Both honors were by a vote of their … more

12/7/22

One of The Longer Table’s premier offerings is formal teas – with all the trimmings! Their second Princess Tea held Dec. 4 was extra special, featuring carriage rides (think Cinderella goes to the ball). KB Ranch assisted by sponsoring the carriage which was provided by Common Gentry Carriage Co. and delivered the Christmas Princess to the affair, as well as making carriage rides available to attendees. Savannah Woods arrives at the Christmas tea.

Tea Event Special in Oh So Many Ways

HARRISON – Tammy and Trisha Galloway, the mother-daughter team behind The Longer Table, pulled out the stops again Sunday, Dec. 4 when they kicked off the holiday season by hosting a Christmas … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/7/22

AAA: Michigan Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend

DEARBORN, Mich., (December 5, 2022) - Gas prices in Michigan dropped 20 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.44 per gallon for regular … more

12/5/22

Amish Cook-Homemade Pumpkin Torte

It’s downright cold outside- the perfect weather for sipping lattes, snuggling in soft blankets, and watching the gentle flicker of a candle. Each year as spring arrives, I wonder how I … more

12/5/22

Harrison Community Schools Superintendent Judy Walton provides school board members with an update during the November HCS Board of Education meeting.

HHS Offers Opportunities for Students to Get Excited

HARRISON – During the November meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Judy Walton started her report with congratulations to Kendra Durga and Chad Hathcock … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/2/22

Two Injured in Truck-Buggy Crash in Clare County

Clare County Sheriff Office Release On 11/27/2022, at 8:36p.m. Clare County Central Dispatch received a call of a vehicle versus Amish buggy, personal injury traffic crash on East Colonville Rd. … more

12/2/22

Harrison Community Creates New Santa Mailbox

Mason and Jace Meixner send their letters to Santa in this special mailbox that was placed in the Harrison Town Square at the corner of Main and Second Streets last week. The Harrison Community Fire … more

11/30/22

Boyer Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole

Judy Marie Boyer, of Farwell, Michigan, plead guilty on September 21, 2022, to Murder First Degree – Premeditated for the deaths of Henry Boyer and Patricia Boyer, and to Murder Second Degree … more

11/29/22

MSP Seeks Public Help Locating Missing Man

Michigan State Police would like the publics assistance in locating this man. Gerald Wade Robertston, white male, 61-years ago, 6'1", 195 lbs, blue eyes, gray hair. Gerald is driving a 2004 Buick … more

11/28/22

Fatal House Fire in Franklin Township

Harrison Community Fire Department release At approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, the Harrison Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 6600 block of N. Bailey Lake Ave. in … more

11/23/22

Amish Cook-Caramelized Baked Apples

When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of a time of giving thanks. Then I wonder if I have a life filled with Thanksgiving like I could have. Really, I know there is plenty of room for growth in that … more

11/23/22

PDSC_8021.A group of wild turkeys along a roadside in Mackinac County is pictured.

Showcasing the DNR: Thanksgiving a good time to reflect on wild turkey’s comeback

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hearing wild turkeys gobbling and clucking as you step out into the backyard early in the morning is common for many Michiganders now, but it … more

By CASEY WARNER | 11/23/22

Garber Named REALTOR of Year

Kari Garber of Harrison Realty Inc. has been named 2022 REALTOR of the Year for the Clare-Gladwin Board of REALTORS. Garber is the 2022 president for the Clare Gladwin Board of … more

11/18/22

More money pumped into Michigan school board races

Capital News Service LANSING – Michigan saw a dramatic increase in funding for school board races for the Nov. 8 elections, election watchers say. “Normally school board races … more

By SARAH ATWOOD | 11/18/22

Clare County Voters Turn Out for Mid-Term Election

HARRISON – Clare County voters have stepped up to exercise their right and privilege as U.S. citizens and cast their ballots for their candidates of choice. These initial unofficial results of … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/18/22

Michigan jail inmate sues royal family

Michigan jail inmate sues royal family By ERIC FREEDMAN Capital News Service LANSING – It may be the first lawsuit filed in the United States against members of the British royal … more

By ERIC FREEDMAN | 11/16/22

Shirley Milliken, former Meals on Wheels driver, addresses the Clare County Board of Commissioners at its Nov. 9 meeting to air her grievance of unfair treatment by her former employer.

Former Employee Defines Grievance to BOC

HARRISON – After the Clare County Board of Commissioners approved its agenda and minutes of Oct. 19, the Nov. 9 meeting moved on to General Public Comment. That’s when it got … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 11/16/22

Holiday Open House Winners

Eli, aka Cup of Joe, was the mascot drawing people into Up North Coffee/Not So Shabby Gifts on Saturday, Nov. 12 during Harrison’s Shop Local Holiday Open House. The winners of gift baskets were … more

11/15/22

2nd Degree Murder Conviction Nets 40-60 Years

Prosecuting Attorney release Sentencing Update: The defendant was sentenced Oct. 28 by Judge Roy Mienk. He was ordered to serve two years for the felony firearm conviction. This two years will … more

11/14/22