Pere Marquette District Library is hosting John Counts at 6 p.m. Friday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m. at 185 E. 4 th St., Clare as part of the Library of Michigan’s 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer It was a nice winning start to the season for the Farwell softball team. The Lady Eagles swept host Merrill on Wednesday, March 25 and then one a single …

By GEORGIA HILL  Capital News Service  LANSING – Several ballot initiatives have failed to make it to the November 2026 ballot.  The initiatives, including a proposed …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The March 24 Hayes Township General Board meeting saw all members present. Commissioner Reports included offerings from …

MMC Receives $500K Naming Gift from Isabella Bank for Isabella Bank Arena   Mid Michigan College has announced receipt of a $500,000 transformational gift from Isabella Bank to name …

By Capital News Service Capital News Service | March 20, 2026 By SONJA KROHN LANSING – As Michigan’s population ages, the number of motor vehicle crashes involving older drivers is on …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Committee members present for the March 24 meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee were Commissioners Gabe Ambrozaitis …

Members First Credit Union and Mid Michigan College are proud to announce a $75,000 gift to support Health Sciences education through the College’s Rooted in Community, Growing for Tomorrow …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Strong pitching and plenty of offense led to a pair of season opening wins for the Farwell baseball team Wednesday, March 25. The Eagles were playing at …

By SONJA KROHN Capital News Service LANSING – Even though the grey wolf is classified as an endangered species, a new study found that the majority of Michigan’s recorded wolf deaths are caused …

Charles Edward Chapman passed away peacefully at Northwood Nursing home on March 30, 2026. He was born in Berkley, Michigan to Harold and Mildred Chapman on December 9, 1934. He married Martha …

BY GLORIA YODER Good morning! Rise and shine with the Yoders! It's Saturday morning, so don't worry, you'll get to sleep in. By 8:30 or so we'll have breakfast. Since there is no rush on the …

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor HARRISON – On Wednesday, March 25, the Harrison Family Fare invited the community to celebrate the remodeling of its store. The three-hour …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare girls’ soccer team got the new season underway Tuesday, March 24. The Lady Pioneers were hosting Beaverton in Jack Pine Conference action, …

By SAMANTHA KU Capital News Service LANSING – A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the …

Barbara Marie Pitcavage, 87, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 8, 2026, while vacationing in Santa Rosa, California. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, Victor; her siblings Carol …

Victor Edward Pitcavage, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his family while vacationing in Santa Rosa, California. Victor was born on March 22, 1935, in Salem …

MT. PLEASANT, Mich.  - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened  M-20 (Remus Road) between Sherman Road and Costabella Avenue in Isabella County  today after crew …

By BAUYRZHAN ZHAXYLYKOV Capital News Service LANSING – For thousands of Michigan families, finding childcare is not just difficult: It can determine whether parents can keep their jobs at …

JACKSON, MI, March 30, 2026 – Consumers Energy is preparing crews to be ready to restore power ahead of the potential of two rounds of impactful weather expected to …