Clare County Cleaver

Law enforcement vehicles escort, Freedom Ride 2018 motorcycles and passenger vehicles shown stretching from the top of James Hill to Dover Road as the Ride began. Participants in Freedom Ride 2020 are shown making the first turn south out of Harrison. Freedom Ride 2021 is slated for July 17, and is expected to be a well-attended event, full of camaraderie and fun, with the goal of funding the next Veterans Freedom Park statue honoring veterans of Desert Storm.

Registration Deadline Nears for Freedom Ride 2021

HARRISON – A great deal of fundraising effort has been done to enable the purchase of statues for Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison, including wintertime Snowballs and summertime Freedom Rides. … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 6/15/21

CLARE COUNTY GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION PROGRAM

CLARE COUNTY GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION PROGRAM Last November, Clare County residents passed a millage for the suppression of the gypsy moth issue in the county. Since that time, the Clare County … more

6/9/21

CMDHD Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Central Michigan District Health Department encourages all individuals, ages 12 and above, to schedule a first dose COVID-19 vaccination appointment through our website at www.cmdhd.org, or stop in … more

6/8/21

First case of hantavirus reported in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Washtenaw County Health Department are investigating the first confirmed human case of Sin Nombre hantavirus … more

6/7/21

UPDATE-STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 3:15AM, troopers from the Michigan State Police Mount Pleasant Post responded to a residence on S. Isabella in reference to the report of a … more

6/7/21

Isaiah Gary Gardenhire, also known as “Zeke”. Gardenhire is a black male, 40 years of age, 6’-1”, 180lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

State Police Investigating Homocide in Mt. Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI. On June 6, 2021 at 3:15 AM, troopers and detectives from the Mount Pleasant State Police Post were summoned to a residence on South Isabella Road, Union Township, Isabella … more

6/6/21

Dry conditions mean fire danger is high or very high across much of northern Michigan

With high temperatures and limited rainfall expected for the next several days, fire danger is high or very high across much of northern Michigan. That means taking precautions to prevent … more

6/4/21

The Tamaracks Golf Course has been in business for 40 years!

Tamaracks Golf Course at 40

If you spend any amount of time at the Tamaracks Golf Course the laid-back vibe of the course and the family that run it make you want to stay a while. On my recent visit I spoke with Mike Hawkins … more

by ANGELA KELLOGG Cleaver Managing Editor | 6/2/21

Corpus Christi Procession to be Held in Gladwin

The public is invited on June 6 to participate in abeautiful and festive tradition that dates back to the year 1246.The full name of this event is Corpus et Sanguis Christi,Latin for The Body … more

6/1/21

The Mill End Store in Clare, Michigan. The location is currently the Venue at 501, the Trap Door and The Upper Rooms Bed and Breakfast Suites.

Mill End Memories

The recent passing of former Mill End Stores owner Robert Folkert led his daughters to reminisce about their father and his life in retail. They tell the Cleaver that Robert “Bob” … more

by Angela Kellogg | 6/1/21

Irene Pudelek, an original Rosie the Riveter, unveils the metal Rosie the Riveter statue during the statue’s dedication May 22. The statue is in the Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose Garden, just outside the entrance to Veterans Freedom Park.

Tribute Rosies Teach, Original Rosie Unveils Statue

HARRISON – Some of Michigan’s remarkable history was revisited through a fun and enlightening exercise May 22 at the Hayes Municipal Complex. On that day the Tribute Rosies, … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/28/21

Farwell Man Arrested in Dairy Queen Break-In

On 5-25-21 Mr. Robert Wade was charged by the Clare County Prosecutor’s Office with: Breaking and Entering a Building W/Intent; Larceny in a Building; and Attempted Safe Breaking. He was … more

5/25/21

$250,000 Available in Financial Assistance via The Pink Fund to Help Offset Financial Burdens for Breast Cancer Patients Throughout Michigan

Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (May 24, 2021) – The Pink Fund, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients, has announced their 2021 applications are open … more

5/24/21

Michigan Welcome Centers to reopen for Memorial Day weekend

May 24, 2021 -- In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' May 15, 2021, Gatherings and Face Mask Order, the Michigan Department of … more

5/24/21

Seneca Sybert (left) – Deliver Methamphetamine 2nd / Deliver heroin 2nd / Possession of methamphetamine 2nd / Possession of heroin 2nd / Possession of methadone 2nd / Maintaining a drug house Joshua Kerns (right) –Possession of methamphetamine 2nd / possession of heroin 2nd –

Two Harrison Men Arrested on Drug Charges

On 5-19-21 Joshua Kerns, age 36 of Harrison, and Seneca Sybert, age 41 of Harrison were charged with the following offenses by the Clare County Prosecutor’s Office and arraigned in 80th … more

5/21/21

Riders practice moving in close proximity prior to breaking into two training groups.

Mounted Division Provides Police Work Tactical Training

HARRISON – No one who ever spent any time with the Clare County Sheriff Department Mounted Division could miss one basic fact: this group is comprised of dedicated, capable, selfless and … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/19/21

At right, Tyler Lewandowski, one of Harrison High School’s 2021 co-valedictorians accepts congratulations from the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education at the board’s May 10 meeting. Also pictured is Joe Ashcroft, HHS principal and athletic director.

BOE Gives Thumbs-up to Hillside Budget, Construction Schedule

HARRISON – The first Informational/Discussion agenda item for the May 10 meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education was recognition of students who had achieved academic … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 5/19/21

Register Now for Summer Courses at Mid

Registration for summer courses at Mid Michigan College is available now, with courses starting Monday, May 24. The latest guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human … more

5/18/21

Consumers Energy Introduces New Summer Peak Rate, Giving Households More Control over Energy Costs

JACKSON, Mich., May 18, 2021 – Consumers Energy is giving Michigan households the ability to lower energy bills and take meaningful actions to protect the planet with a new standard Summer Peak … more

5/18/21

Barryton Man Sentenced for Possession of Methamphetamine

Lance Leon Cool, of Barryton, Michigan, plead guilty on February 24, 2021, to possession of methamphetamine as a habitual third offender. The conviction was a result of an investigation that … more

5/18/21