Clare County Cleaver

On 01/26/2022, 26-year-old Brandon Thomas Sayles of Evart was arraigned in 80th District Court by magistrate Worpell on the charges of Weapons – possess by Felon / Felonious Assault / Police Officer fleeing 4th / Police Officer – Resist & Obstruct / No Security / Malicious Destruction of Property / Unregistered Vehicle / Throwing Objects, set forth by Clare County Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis. Bond was set at $130,000 Cash/Surety, 10 %. Sayles remains lodged in the Clare County Jail.

UPDATE: On 01/26/2022, 26-year-old Brandon Thomas Sayles of Evart was arraigned in 80th District Court by magistrate Worpell on the charges of Weapons – possess by Felon / Felonious Assault … more

1/27/22

The laundromat building closed for over 20 years gets a remodel and a new life as 989 Furniture and Mattress at 458 N. First Street in Harrison.

989 Furniture Plans Grand Re-opening in New Location

HARRISON – Jaren West has owned 989 Furniture and Mattress north of Harrison for more than five years. This week marks another milestone as he relocates the business to the building he … more

by Angela Kellogg | 1/27/22

HARRISON VFW TO DISPLAY M-60 TANK

The Harrison VFW recently received for display a decommissioned, and disabled M-60 tank. The tank remains owned by the U.S. Government, but the VFW will display and maintain it.“It was exciting … more

1/25/22

When the dining is done, it’s time for dancing and above, Maye Tessner-Rood swings with Gene Payne to “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”

Snowball Caps Longtime Effort with Swing, Style

HARRISON – Well, the day finally came for the fifth and final Snowball – a day cold enough to guarantee no snowballs melted anywhere. Inside the Moose Lodge, however, was a warm and … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/21/22

Work progresses Jan. 12 on the new gym floor at Hillside. This is part of the renovation that has been long-awaited and long-needed.

Hillside Building Renovation Closing the Gap

HARRISON – A Jan. 12 quick tour of the renovation progress being made at the Hillside School building was provided for the Cleaver by Rick Foote, superintendent of Harrison Community Schools. … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/21/22

Irish Festival Grand Marshal Nominations Due Jan. 31

Planning for the event that sings aloud the Irish heart of the City of Clare is underway. That planning includes the search for the 2022 Clare Irish Festival Grand Marshal. The rules are … more

1/19/22

New and used household and furniture items make their way to Friends Ministry thrift shops by way of donation from individual, purchasing seconds and returns from retail stores.

Friends Ministry Shares 2021 Highlights

Friends Ministry wants to take a moment to say thank you. God blessed us with an amazing year in every area of ministry. Our Thrift Stores had a great year in sales, and we are incredibly grateful … more

1/14/22

AAA ISSUES A MICHIGAN STATEWIDE ARCTIC AIR ADVISORY

DEARBORN, Mich., (January 10, 2022) — As arctic air continues to blast Michigan and with the weather forecast calling for some of the coldest temperatures of the year thus far, AAA is … more

1/10/22

In this 2017 file photo, Maye Tessner-Rood is shown emulating Rosie the Riveter, whose “We Can Do It” attitude became the mantra for the wildly successful fundraising efforts to purchase and install six statues. Those statues serve to complete the vision for an embracing, contemplative Veterans Freedom Park honoring veterans of a four-county area. Tessner-Rood instituted the Snowball Dinner-Dance series and her promotion of the 2016 Rosie the Riveter Campaign Challenge (100 Women-$100) was the launch point for the years-long statue fundraising effort.

Snowball Silent Auction to Return

HARRISON – “Well, best laid plans – go sideways.” Those were the words that introduced Maye Tessner-Rood’s description of a recent game-plan change for the Jan. 15 … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/10/22

State of Michigan receives initial limited supply of new oral COVID-19 medications

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan has received its first shipment of new oral medications to treat COVID-19, paxlovid and molnupiravir, following the recent emergency use authorization by the … more

1/7/22

Pictured, from left, are Mandy Wigren, Stephanie Graham, Roz Kindell, Terrah Johnson, and Zack Soulliere and Trigger. The 11,400 donation was given to the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children on Thursday, Dec. 30.

100 Women Agree

Well, 100 women mostly agree. That didn’t make the greatest headline though. For certain, 100 women agree they care and that is the basis of a new group formed in 2021; 100 Women + Who Care in … more

by Angela Kellogg | 1/5/22

…and Another One Bites the Dust

After years of struggling with blight in the township, in 2015 Hayes Township began concerted efforts to tackle the problem with its first demolition on Cranberry Lake Road. Second and third … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/5/22 | 1 comment

Veterans Freedom Park in Harrison, Michigan.

‘Thank You’ Snowball Set for Jan. 15

HARRISON – Saturday, Jan. 15 is the date of the fifth and final Snowball Dinner-Dance to be held at the Harrison Moose Lodge. The brainchild of local community advocate Maye Tessner-Rood, the … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 1/5/22

MDHHS will update quarantine guidance for general public based on CDC recommendations

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be updating its quarantine guidance for the general public to … more

1/3/22

Live Nativity by the Clare United Methodist Church Continues Tradition

Many folks expressed their enjoyment of watching the Live Nativity, complete with animals (a donkey and sheep) hosted Dec. 23 and 24 by the Clare United Methodist Church at Witbeck’s Family … more

12/29/21

Sheriff John Wilson reports on the state of jail health, staffing and space shortages to the Clare County Board of Commissioners.

BOC Hears from Multiple Departments

HARRISON – Community Services Director Lori Phelps provided a brief update to the Clare County Board of Commissioners at its Dec. 15 meeting. The sole item she noted was a mobile health unit … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/29/21

Jeffrey Hardy, Steve Bonham and Joel Hardy in the Bonham Insurance office, soon to be the Hardy-Bonham Insurance Agency.

Hardy Acquires Bonham Agency

Steve Bonham has been in the insurance business for 45 years. That will change slightly when he semi-retires and his competitor and good friend Joel Hardy purchases his business and building on First … more

by Angela Kellogg | 12/29/21

Amish Cook-Christmas Equations

Have you ever seen an equation that didn't look equal? I have. As December keeps winding down, there is the joy and anticipation of celebrating Jesus' birth. The children are constantly … more

Gloria Yoder | 12/27/21

Christmas in Clare County Jail

Christmas in the Clare County Jail will be a little bit merrier this year thanks to the Clare Rotary Club, Leota Community Church, Clare Assembly of GOD, Clare United Methodist Church, and the … more

12/27/21

Deputy Nick Oster, school liaison officer, holds up the massive updated HCS Emergency Operations Plan for which he sought approval at the Dec. 13 HCS Board of Education meeting.

Superintendent, Liaison Describe Threat Incident, Social Media’s Role

HARRISON – Deputy Nick Oster, who has been the school liaison officer for Harrison Community Schools since 2010, attended the Dec. 13 Harrison Community Schools Board of Education meeting to … more

by Dianne Alward-Biery | 12/22/21