Monday, October 5, 2026
Clare County Cleaver logo
County Seat Newspaper
of Clare County
Current weather conditions: Clear Harrison, MI
Clear, 54°
Wind: mph,
Advanced search
Top Stories

National Newspaper Week

National Newspaper Week 2026 Oct. 4-10, 2026 2026 marks the 86th celebration of National Newspaper Week. Since 1940,  Newspaper Association Managers  has sponsored and supported …

Win over Beaverton a first for Farwell since 2011

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer It’s safe to say that Farwell’s win on the football field over Beaverton on Friday was a long time coming. The Eagles, who were hosting …
Farwell's Mya Yarhouse sends the ball over the net during last week's match at Ogemaw Heights.

Farwell volleyball drops road match at Ogemaw Heights

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Farwell volleyball team had a road Jack Pine Conference match at Ogemaw Heights on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Lady Eagles were unable to …

Clare soccer plays well in 2-2 tie with Ovid-Elsie

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare soccer team played at Ovid-Elsie on Monday, Sept. 21. The Pioneers battled well with the Marauders, earning a 2-2 tie in the final …
Read The E-Edition
More News

Read more news

Facebook

Local News
Clare football falls in tight battle with Gladwin
by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Friday’s meeting on the football field between Clare and Gladwin was certainly a thriller. Unfortunately for the Pioneers they came up just a few plays …
Amish Cook - Homemade Hamburger Dip
BY GLORIA YODER Good morning! Stillness reigns in our aft countryside as another dawn breaks. An occasional crowing from Austin's bantam rooster reminds me that my dream of living on a farm has …
Bill Ernot of the Eastern Michigan Council of Governments addresses the Hayes Township Board, complimenting Clerk Deb Hoyt and Treasurer Savannah Cavanaugh for their work in effecting completion of the City of Harrison and Hayes Township Joint Parks and Recreation Plan.
Hayes Park Nears Completion
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Activities began earlier Wednesday, Sept. 23, with 6 p.m. Public Hearings on the Road improvement Special …
Brian Rowley, Fleis & VandenBrink engineer and regional manager, describes the scope of engineering work to accomplish the 214 water service line replacements in Harrison under an anticipated Drinking Water Service line Replacement Fund lead service line replacement loan reimbursement grant.
Busy Month for Harrison City Council
  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – September saw a lot of work addressed by Harrison City Council, as well as the Harrison Planning Commission. …
AAA: More Than Half of Adults in Michigan Have Seen Children Ride E-Bikes or E-Scooters Without Helmets
DEARBORN, Mich., (September 29, 2026) — As e-bikes and e-scooters become more common among children and teens, AAA is reminding families that helmets remain one of the most effective ways to reduce …
Renee Fabiano addresses the Clare County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 16 regarding an unannounced and untraceable switch to the name of her street and the difficulties which have arisen from that change.
W. Long Lake Drive Residents Struggling with Address Snafu
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – All Clare County Commissioners were in attendance for their Sept. 16 meeting, save Commissioner Jacob Gross whose absence was …

More Local News

Calendar of events
Mon
5
Tue
6
Wed
7
Thu
8
Fri
9

Community Events

Community Resources
More News
By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer After dropping their games in weeks two and three, the Clare football team had a much more favorable outcome on Friday. The Pioneers were playing at …
By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer After their originally scheduled opponent Beaverton had to cancel on Harrison, due to lack of healthy players, it left the Hornets scrambling for a game. …
Commissioner George Gilmore presents retiring Clare County employee Colleen Ritchie with the official Special Tribute for her many years of service to Clare County.
By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Clare County Board of Commissioners took a moment during their Sept. 16 meeting to recognize the longtime service and …
By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor   One doesn’t need to spend a lot of gas money this weekend to find something fun to do close by. The Clare County Historical …
Jessica Hartshorn, owner of Golden Rae's Tanning Salon and her mom Melanie Ross stand behind the counter at their newly owned business on First Street in Harrison.
By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor To Jessica Hartshorn, Harrison feels like home. It’s been her home on and off throughout her life and there is no place else she wants to …

Read more about: More News

© Copyright 2026 Clare County Cleaver | Copyright/Terms of Use
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions