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With less than 24 hours before polls open on Election Day, over 2.3 million voters have already cast their ballot – 31% of the state’s active registered voters

  LANSING, Mich. – With less than 24 hours before the polls open on Election Day, more than 2.3 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot for the General Election – a …

Jo Ann Ewing

Jo Ann Ewing, age 88, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her home. A Memorial Service for Jo Ann will be held at Hope Baptist Church, 3315 E. Townline Lake Rd, Harrison on …

As Michigan hunters head into the field, know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke

  The American Heart Association offers safety reminders on recognizing symptoms, responding quickly and preparing for strenuous outdoor activity.   GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Weather …
_DSC0121.jpg.Little brown bats spending the winter in the Carp Lake Mine at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County.

The fight to save Michigan's bats

By ANDY HENION Communications representative, Wildlife Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Think bats are spooky? Let’s dispel some myths right off the, ah, bat. Bats do not …
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Harrison heads for McBain Friday to open Division 7 football playoffs
By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The regular season went just about as well as the Harrison football team had hoped. The Hornets (7-2 overall) will now officially turn their attention to …
Ava Lake watches her serve go over the net.
Clare volleyball falls in three at Ogemaw Heights
    By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare volleyball team played in one of their final regular season games last week; when they were at Ogemaw Heights on …
The Clare girls cross country team pose with the trophy, after claiming the Jack Pine Conference championship last week.
Clare girls’ cross country team claims Jack Pine Conference championship
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer   Four runners in the top 10 helped the Clare girls’ cross-country team claim the Jack Pine Conference cross country championship on …
At the Oct. 19 Harrison City Council meeting, Tom House clarifies how important the school millage renewal is to the Harrison Community Schools District, and what would be lost if that renewal were to fail.
City of Harrison Hears of CCSD Equipment Costs
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Oct. 19 Harrison City Council meeting saw all members present, and after adoption of the Oct. 5 meeting …
The Amish Cook-Campfire Stew
BY JULIA YODER This Saturday was Youth season, so I really wanted to go hunting. But both Grandpas weren't in the area, so it was decided that someone else would go with me. Mom's cousin Joel …
BOC Passes Motions
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – At its Oct. 21 meeting, the Clare County Board of Commissioners moved to: Approve both the Board of …
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DEARBORN, Mich., (October 28, 2026) — Halloween brings added dangers to the road every year, but AAA warns motorists and families to be especially cautious this year as Halloween falls on a …
LANSING, Mich. – With one week left until General Election Day, Nov. 3, a total of 1,392,170 Michigan voters have already cast their ballot – a turnout rate of 18.8% of all active registered …
By OLIVIA O’NEILL Capital News Service LANSING – It’s a beautiful fall day and you don’t hear any cars, just the clip-clop of horses. A horse-drawn carriage strolls down the Main …
Gene E. Brimer, age 70 of Winter Haven, FL., formerly of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, FL.  On …
Every county in America has a role to play in honoring the veterans who served our country. In Clare County, we honor the brave men and women in uniform by connecting them to the benefits, care and …