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Harrison football rolls to 46-16 homecoming win over St. Louis

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Harrison head football coach Jamie Lipovsky knew that his team couldn’t overlook visiting St. Louis on Friday, for their homecoming game. …

Clare football falls in tight battle with Gladwin

by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Friday’s meeting on the football field between Clare and Gladwin was certainly a thriller. Unfortunately for the Pioneers they came up just a few plays …

Amish Cook - Homemade Hamburger Dip

BY GLORIA YODER Good morning! Stillness reigns in our aft countryside as another dawn breaks. An occasional crowing from Austin's bantam rooster reminds me that my dream of living on a farm has …
Bill Ernot of the Eastern Michigan Council of Governments addresses the Hayes Township Board, complimenting Clerk Deb Hoyt and Treasurer Savannah Cavanaugh for their work in effecting completion of the City of Harrison and Hayes Township Joint Parks and Recreation Plan.

Hayes Park Nears Completion

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Activities began earlier Wednesday, Sept. 23, with 6 p.m. Public Hearings on the Road improvement Special …
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Commissioner George Gilmore presents retiring Clare County employee Colleen Ritchie with the official Special Tribute for her many years of service to Clare County.
County Recognizes Longtime Employee with Resolution
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Clare County Board of Commissioners took a moment during their Sept. 16 meeting to recognize the longtime service and …
Clare County Historical Society Invites You to Old Fashion Day
By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor   One doesn’t need to spend a lot of gas money this weekend to find something fun to do close by. The Clare County Historical …
Jessica Hartshorn, owner of Golden Rae's Tanning Salon and her mom Melanie Ross stand behind the counter at their newly owned business on First Street in Harrison.
Ready, Set, Glow: Golden Rae’s Tanning Salon Open
By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor To Jessica Hartshorn, Harrison feels like home. It’s been her home on and off throughout her life and there is no place else she wants to …
Samantha Rose Barnes December 16, 1982- September 18, 2026
Samantha Rose Barnes
Samantha Rose Barnes, age 43, tragically passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Clare County, Michigan. Samantha was born on December 16, 1982, to Olin Gleason and the late Mary Richard. Known …
Sheriff John Wilson, left, stands with CCSO Deputy Jim Volant.
VFW 1075 Hosts POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Master of Ceremonies Tony Argenta greeted attendees of the POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony and Law Enforcement Recognition held …
2026 Harrison Homecoming 
  The Hornets will take on the St. Louis Sharks at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 25 for their annual homecoming. Tailgate party begins 5:30 p.m. in Larson Parking Lot. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. …

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On Friday, September 18, 2026, at approximately 9:01 p.m., Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a traffic crash involving a single motor vehicle and two pedestrians on Townline Lake …
Blue Water Bridge. Credit: Michigan Department of Transportation.
By JACKSON LUKAS Capital News Service  LANSING– The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge and the Blue Water Bridge are major connections for both tourism and international trade between …
By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor   One doesn’t need to spend a lot of gas money this weekend to find something fun to do close by. The Clare County Historical …
Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is recognizing World Rabies Day on September 28 by reminding residents that rabies is deadly, but preventable. This year’s theme, “ Stronger …
Phyllis Dorrene (Henry) McCulloch December 24, 1946 - July 17, 2026
Phyllis Dorrene (Henry) McCulloch was born a gift from God on December 24, 1946, and passed away peacefully with her loving husband Ron McCulloch by her side on July 17, 2026. Phyllis is survived by …

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