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_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 …
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 …
Receiving recognition for the Guiding Belief of Honesty were Gage Agin, Megan Anderson, Kimberly Bear, Dani Beeckman, Lisa Cooper, Cory Brown, Stephanie Council, Mick Haley, Sandra Hargraves, Allison Woodworth and Jacqueline Graham.

HCS Recognizes Principals, Guiding Belief of Honesty

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – At the October meeting of the Harrison Community Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Judy Walton presented …

AG Nessel Sues Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products

October 26, 2026 LANSING — Alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in …
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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 …
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 …
Downtown Mackinac Island. Credit: Steph Castelein/Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
How small businesses thrive on Mackinac Island
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 …

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Gene E. Brimer July 26, 1956- October 19, 2026
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 …
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Harrison came just a few plays away from being able to claim a victory in their Jack Pine Conference crossover football game on Friday. The Hornets were …
The Harrison volleyball team celebrates after a point during last week's home match with Standish-Sterling.
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Harrison volleyball team battled pretty well in their home Jack Pine Conference match with Standish-Sterling on Monday, Oct. 12. The Lady Hornets …
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 …

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