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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 …
2026 Harrison Football Team

Harrison ready to take on Charlevoix with district title on the line

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer After last week’s wild playoff opener, the Harrison football team now turns their attention to their Division 7 district championship …
Harrison's Matt Latunski breaks free for a big gain during Friday's road playoff win over McBain.

Harrison outlasts McBain to win wild playoff opener 60-52

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer On a night that was all about the offense, it was the defense that sealed the game for the Harrison football team Friday. The Hornets, …

Clare volleyball takes brooms to Standish in season finale

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare volleyball team closed out the regular season on quite the positive note. The Lady Pioneers were hosting Standish-Sterling on …
Local News
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 …
These two enthusiastic drone class students describe for HCS Board members what they have been learning about drones, describing the different drones being used, and emphasizing the potential to get commercial drone certification.
BOE Hears of Inaugural Drone Class
  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 …
Peter Preston presents the Clare County Apportionment Report during the Oct. 21 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners meeting. That report was approved, with an adjustment for setting aside collection of spongy moth millage for the next year, as there will not be a spraying.
County Gets 1-Year Spongy Moth Millage Hiatus
  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: …
Clare County Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity Distributing and Promoting Child Sexually Abusive Activity, Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material, and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime
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 …
Deputy Secretary Edevbie: Strong Election Day voter turnout; over 84% of all requested absentee ballots returned
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 …
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  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 …
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By AARON JIMENEZ Capital News Service  LANSING – Rising diesel prices and soaring insurance premiums are pushing small trucking companies toward bankruptcy. According to a study …
  LANSING, Mich. – With less than 24 hours before the polls open on Election Day, more than 2.3 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot for the General Election – a …
Jo Ann Ewing, age 88, of Harrison, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her home. A Memorial Service for Jo Ann will be held at Hope Baptist Church, 3315 E. Townline Lake Rd, Harrison on …