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Pictured are John Roth, Representative of the 104th District, and Therese Haley, HCS Board of Education, at the Michigan state capital House Chamber.

Hornets in the House

Therese Haley, Secretary of Harrison Community Schools Board of Education, recently traveled to Lansing to ask questions concerning educational funding. She, along with 90 colleagues from around …

Consumers Energy Reminds Michigan Residents to Call 8-1-1 Before Breaking Ground on Seasonal Projects

JACKSON, Mich.,  – On the eve of the long Memorial Day weekend, Consumers Energy is reminding people to put safety first before digging into spring home projects. Michiganders should call …

Spring Fly-In Not Stymied by Storm

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – After months of gaining community support and of planning the many details of a fly-in, good old Mother Nature chose to …
David Coke Jr. is shown in a screenshot from the Ingham County Jail during arraignment in Judge Kristen D. Simmons' courtroom which was broadcast on the judge’s YouTube channel.

Complete Health Park Founder Charged with Multiple Felonies for Misusing State Grant Funds

Michigan Department of Attorney General release LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced multiple felony charges against David Coker Jr., 51, of Clare, related to his …
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Cleaver Once Again Receives MPA Award
By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor The Michigan Press Association recently announced the winners of its annual Better Newspaper Contest. According to MPA, members of the …
During the April 22 Hayes Township Board meeting, Road Commissioner Bill Simpson describes the state’s as-yet unresolved road funding legislation, which leaves road commissions unable to plan for the coming season.
Hayes Plans Public Hearing on Shipping Containers
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The recent second Hayes Township Board meeting of the month followed a meeting wherein the agenda’s New …
From 2018-Students Experience Power of 1 Good Book
By Dianne Alward-Biery Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – The power of a book must never be underestimated, as the scope and impact of a well-told story can be far-reaching, multiplying …
Give them a brake – be on the lookout for migrating turtles on roads
By TOM GONIEA Fisheries biologist, Fisheries Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources As spring transitions to summer and the warm temperatures roll in, Michiganders weary of winter …
Commissioner Gabe Ambrozaitis, left, describes the original airport property deed(s) and the substantiation behind pursuing action against those who have encroached on that county property without authorization. Also pictured is fellow Airport Committee member Commissioner David Hoefling.
Pilot Interest in Airport 80D Multiplying
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The April Airport Committee meeting saw attendance by pilots and interested persons who had not previously attended. …
VFW Auxiliary Brews Truly Delightful Tea
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The VFW Post 1075 Auxiliary pulled out the stops once more on May 27 to bring the community the group’s second …
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MT. PLEASANT, Mich. -  The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $7.3 million to replace  the M-30 bridge over US-10 in Sanford . As a part of the construction process, …
Upon learning voters had approved Tuesday’s CTE Millage Renewal request, Clare-Gladwin CTE issued this statement: “We are excited by the new and continued possibilities for CTE students …
This year’s first pitch honoree to officially open the Harrison Little League season was Bryan Umphrey. The league celebrated their opening day on Saturday with a parade around the fields and …
By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – Do you remember the pure joy of getting lost in the pages of your favorite childhood books? Letting your imagination run wild as you …
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – National Crime Victims’ Rights Week marks the ongoing effort to secure justice for victims. In support of that …