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In mid-April, the City of Harrison began construction to complete its municipal parking lot to the immediate north of the Harrison District Library.

Library Receives Large Donation, Fulfills Plans

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor Upon purchasing the historic Surrey House, the Harrison District Library had on its list a new roof as part of future improvements. This was …

  All State Police Posts to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day on April 26

   LANSING, MICH.  The Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription …

Home Isn’t Just a Human Thing — Meet Titan!

Home Isn’t Just a Human Thing — Meet Titan! Titan may not have a cape, but this medium gentle giant is a hero-in-waiting at the Clare County Animal Shelter, dreaming of one thing: a …

Clare County Community Foundation Grant Supports Youth Risk Reduction Education Program

CLARE, Mich. – The MyMichigan Health Foundation received a $18,424 grant from the Clare County Community Foundation. Awarded through the John A. and Audrey Brown Memorial Endowment Fund, funds …
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Harrison Man Charged with Assault, Felony Firearms and More
On Friday, April 11, 2025 at 8:24 p.m., Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office were dispatched to an address on North Athey Rd in Hamilton Township, Clare County for an assault involving a …
Recent fire in Piney Woods in Clare County Michigan
Burn Ban in Clare County
View the current burn permit site of the Michigan DNR at https://www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/ No Burning Permits issued for: 4/17-25 4/16/25 4/14/25 Burn permits are …
Master Plan Implementation Workshop – April 22 Public Input Needed to Confirm Farwell’s Future Direction
The Village of Farwell is requesting the public confirm its development direction.  The Village’s land use Master Plan is being updated, and Fawell would like to hear from the community …
During the April 2 Clare County Board of Commissioners Policy Committee meeting, pictured from left, Marlene Housler, Rickie Fancon and George Gilmore listen as Clare County Administrator Lori Phelps describes various policies deemed to be in need of updating.
Recently Formed Committee Tackling County Policies Update
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – At its March 5 meeting, the newly-instituted Clare County Board of Commissioners Policy Committee had discussion of …
Rep. Borton joins calls for federal disaster declaration
State Rep. Ken Borton , R-Gaylord, on Friday released the following statement of support after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration (EM) following devastating storms …
DNR-About 750 miles of road-clearing, and what did we find? Community
In the middle of a long day of clearing fallen trees and branches from roadways near Lewiston, Mich., Jason Mittlestat was able to put down his chainsaw and enjoy an unexpected treat: lunch at a …

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Commissioner Gabe Ambrozaitis, left, describes the process undertaken to certify and install current Clare County Administrator Lori Phelps as the interim airport manager for Clare County Airport 80D. Also pictured is Commissioner David Hoefling; Commissioner Rickie Fancon was absent. (Cleaver photo by Dianne Alward-Biery)
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Anyone who has been following activities related to Clare County Airport 80D is aware that MDOT upgrade and improvement …
By Gloria Yoder “Mom, it landed in the wrong spot. I thought it was going in this row.” It seemed a bit strange; I kept watching Hosanna as she played Connect Four with her …
Beaverton graduate and CTE Culinary Arts student Christopher Buzzelli turned that experience into a promising career as an executive chef.
Most students enter CTE hoping to see what their potential career field might look like, to ascertain whether it’s something worth pursuing further after high school. And then there are people …
left to right; Jace, Tyler, Jaxson (center) and Myles Henry
Despite the rainy weather on one of the most brutal tracks in Michigan, Myles (right) and Jaxson Henry (middle) both took first place in races at Baja Acres in Millington, Michigan. Myles took first …
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Incident Management Team and cooperators continue to remove tree debris from roads identified as priorities for public safety by the State Emergency Operations Center.
A new interactive map provides a tool for people to track roads that are now open following the massive ice storm in northern Michigan. All roads on the map were identified as public safety …

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