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Shop Local & Buck Tailgate Event-Harrison, Michigan

Get ready for a fun, fall weekend full of local shopping & special deals. Every $10 spent at participiating stores enters you to win prizes. Hours vary by store. SHOP Saturday, …
Ralph Arden Powell
March 2, 1941-November 9, 2026

Ralph Arden Powell

Ralph Arden Powell, age 85, of Harrison passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at at Medilodge of Clare. A Memorial Service for Ralph will take place at Clark-Stocking Funeral Chapel on …

MDHHS reminds hunters of ‘Do Not Eat’ health advisories for Clark’s Marsh

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding hunters not to eat venison from deer taken within three miles of Clark’s …
Layla Sharp sends the ball over the net.

Harrison volleyball drops 4-set game to Pinconning

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Harrison volleyball team wrapped up the regular season on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Lady Hornets were hosting Pinconning in Jack Pine …
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Marguerite Lynn Niemi (Martin)
July 15, 1944- November 4, 2026
Marguerite Lynn Niemi (Martin)
Marguerite Lynn Niemi, age 82, of Harrison passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. In following with Marguerite's wishes, cremation has taken place. …
Logan Young and Bella Young display their all-regional medals, after their state finals qualifying runs on Saturday.
Young siblings shine for Harrison at cross country regionals, qualify for state finals
    By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Logan Young qualified for the state finals for the boys. Bella Young qualified for the state finals for the girls. Saturday was …
The Clare girls' cross-country team poses for a photo after taking third place at their Division 2 regional meet at Chippewa Hills on Friday. The Lady Pioneers claimed a spot at the state championship meet thanks to the finish.
Clare runners compete at tough D2 regional, Lady Pioneers qualify for state finals
  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Competing in an extremely tough Division 2 regional on Friday at Chippewa Hills, the Clare girls’ cross-country team rose to the occasion. …
Amish Cook-Molasses Crinkle Cookies
BY GLORIA YODER Today I think of three people who have impacted my life by example. There are many more of you out there, but for today I choose to share these three happenings. I’m …
AG Nessel Sues Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products
LANSING – Alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive …
Joe and Arika Reno at the front counter of the Lake Hardware which they purchased in June of 2026.
A New Chapter Begins for Lake Hardware
  By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor   For Halloween, Lake Michigan pulls out all the stops. They close off the main street for a trunk or treat and the …
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  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Oct. 12 Harrison Community Schools Board of Education meeting kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance led by …
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Oct. 21 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners saw all members in attendance, save one: …
Distributing and Promoting Child Sexually Abusive Activity, Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material, and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime CLARE COUNTY, MICH. The Michigan State Police …
DETROIT, Mich. – After polls closed in Michigan on Election night, Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie said local election officials reporting strong voter turnout and fast-moving lines …
  JACKSON, MI, Nov. 3, 2026 – Consumers Energy today provided state regulators additional time to approve the sale of the company’s 13 hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro as it continues …