By GEORGIA HILL Capital News Service LANSING – Legislation in the House would update fee requirements and simplify regulations for composts, fertilizers and soil conditioners. …

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a significant milestone in Michigan's journey toward a cleaner transportation future. The Federal Highway Administration …

by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Part of it was a difficult decision. Part of it is really exciting. Alan Esterline, after making the tough choice to resign as the Farwell softball coach …

by BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare track and field teams are loaded up for another big-time season this spring. The Pioneers are seemingly annual contenders to win the Jack Pine …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Weather conditions have been hit and miss so far this spring, that obviously has an impact on spring sports, the Farwell golf team included. They’ll …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Clare County Clerk-Register Lori Mott’s March report to the Board of Commissioners began with an update on what was …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Visiting the March meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners was Lisa Kaspriak who operates the Medical Examiner’s …

By CRISTIAN VAZQUEZ Capital News Service LANSING – Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says. …

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is alerting residents about possible community transmission of measles and recommendations to protect communities.  …

LANSING, Mich. ­-  The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective 6 a.m. Monday, April …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – In her Administrator’s Report at the March County Board of Commissioners meeting, Lori Phelps began with the State Funding …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Reporting to the Clare County Board of Commissioners on March 18, Treasurer Jenny Beemer-Fritzinger started out by saying …

UNIVERSITY CENTER – More than 1,880 students from Saginaw Valley State University earned a spot on the winter 2025 semester Deans' List. To be eligible, a student must take at least 12 credit hours …

LANSING – Volunteers will fan out across the southern part of the state beginning Saturday to give the state highway roadsides their annual spring cleaning as Michigan Department of Transportation …

LANSING, MI, April 8, 2026 – Consumers Energy officials told a state commission today that selling 13 hydroelectric dams remains the best option for Michigan, supporting local communities and …

With just days to go, community members are invited to secure their spot at one of the region’s most anticipated annual events – A Northern Tradition, happening 5-8 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at …

Capital News Service LANSING – Demand for food banks collectively is up this year because more people are in need, according to Feeding America Western Michigan. Kenneth Estelle, the …

By  KERRY HECKMAN Forest land administrator, Forest Resources Division Michigan Department of Natural Resources Deep in the Upper Peninsula’s Huron Mountains, among the wildest of …

It is with profound respect and heartfelt gratitude that we remember Michael Douglas, a devoted son, brother, parent, friend, a proud veteran, and a true hero, who dedicated his life to serving our …

THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER Morning dawns. March 19th stays etched in memory. Sixteen years ago I rose early, eager to meet the young man who would be called my husband by that …