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The school even got their Lincoln back. That is a namesake portrait of Abraham Lincoln donated by Jon Ringelberg that is fixed high above the entrance to the building. The original stone marker sits to the right and reads “Lincoln District No. 2 1913.”

Community Celebrates Grand Reopening of Historic 1913 Lincoln School

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor On Saturday, Oct. 24 Lincoln Township hosted an open house at the newly remodeled Lincoln School. I admit I felt emotional seeing the new …

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 …

Drivers, trick-or-treaters and e-ride users urged to use extra caution after dark

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 …

More than 1.39 million Michigan voters have cast their ballot one week before the General Election – nearly 20% of all active registered voters

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 …
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Farwell football drops crossover game to Ogemaw, 61-6
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Jack Pine Conference had their annual football crossover games on Friday. That proved to be a tough match-up for Farwell, as they lost to visiting …
Clare, Harrison cross country teams run at Mt. Pleasant’s Blue and Gold Invite
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare and Harrison cross country teams made the trip to Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, to take part in the Blue and Gold Invite. They were both in the …
Clare soccer falls 3-2 against Standish in district opener
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Clare battled tough, but it was unable to keep its soccer season alive on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The Pioneers were taking on Division 3 district tournament …
Clare football rolls to road win over St. Louis
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer A season high in points led to a lopsided victory for the Clare football team on Friday. The Pioneers were taking part in their Jack Pine Conference …
Downtown Grand Rapids at the peak of foliage season. Credit: Pure Michigan
How El Niño Could Affect Fall Colors in the Great Lakes Region
By KYRMYZY TUREBAYEVA Capital News Service LANSING – This year, El Niño could delay fall color in the Great Lakes region, make the colors less vibrant in some areas or shorten the period …
Early in-person voting begins statewide Saturday, Oct. 24 for the 2026 General Election
  LANSING, Mich . – Starting tomorrow, Michigan voters can cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election in person at their early voting site. The statewide early voting period …

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BY GLORIA YODER Blessings don’t all come the same way; some come as soothing as the smell of fall, and some come as the cup of suffering. Lately I have been reminded of the wonder of sadness. …
Supervisor Brendan Powell responds to resident’s concerns during the Oct. 13 Hayes Township General Board meeting.
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Visitors at the Oct. 13 Hayes Township General Board meeting included former Harrison Community Schools …
Andrew Goodman describes the homeless problem he’s encountering in Hayes Township.
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The day’s business at the Hayes Planning Commission’s Oct. 7 quarterly meeting began with approval of the …
This rendering and site plan show the new Michigan Works! building proposed for construction along E. Park Street, just west of Richard Drive.
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – A great deal of the Oct. 13 Harrison Planning Commission meeting was spent discussing sound issues in the city. …
Bridget Bureau and Gregory Hite
Michigan Attorney General Press Release LANSING – Gregory Hite, 41, and his wife, Bridget Bureau, 41, both of Lake, were bound over to circuit court last week on multiple felony charges …

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