By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor The latest item to be acquired in the history collection at the Harrison District Library is a guest register from the Lewis House in …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – At its Dec. 17 meeting, the Clare County Board of Commissioners heard an update from Dewayne Rogers, Clare County Road Commission …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – In her Dec. 17 Clerk’s Report to Clare County Commissioners, Lori Mott said her office had received notification of an …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Lori Phelps began her Clare County Administrator’s Report during the Dec. 17 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners …

DEARBORN, Mich., (January 2, 2026) — Every day, preventable motor vehicle crashes claim lives and devastate families. These tragedies are not accidents; they are the result of choices made …

Stephen King Vance, 79, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Born on June 7, 1946, in Clare, Michigan, …

Now that the holiday season has come to an end, Saint Athanasius Christian Service, in conjunction with DHHS, would like to thank all who were involved in the 2025 Christmas Angel Tree Program. …

THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER We bundled up and were out the door. After a brisk quarter-mile walk, we arrived at the Zehrs' where skating was planned for any folks in church who get a kick out …

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents to watch out for common post-storm scams following yesterday’s winter weather. To avoid falling victim to a disaster-related …

JACKSON, MI, Dec. 30, 2025 – Consumers Energy crews, both hometown and out of state, are continuing their final push tonight to help the last of more than 230,000 Michigan homes and …

Robert James (Jim) Grogg Sr., 79, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025.  Born on December 22, 1946, in New Castle, Indiana, Jim lived a life marked by dedication, humor and adventure. …

JACKSON, MI, Dec. 30, 2025 – Consumers Energy crews worked overnight to continue restoring power to customers following the late-December winter weather that swept across Michigan. The …

Clare County Emergency Management Release Farwell High School 480 East Ohio St. Farwell has now opened for a warming center effective immediately and will close at PM Hayes Twp. Civic …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Dec. 15 meeting of Harrison City Council began with adoption of the previous Council meeting minutes and the day’s …

JACKSON, MI, Dec. 30, 2025 – Following two rounds of winter weather over the last several days that swept through Michigan, Consumers Energy has …

By Angela Kellogg-Henry Cleaver Managing Editor Readers may remember the two articles I’ve written about two brass baggage tags found from the Johnson House of Harrison, now the home of …

At the Dec. 15 Harrison City Council meeting, retiring Fire Chief Chris Damvelt was awarded a Proclamation of Appreciation for his many years of service to the City and surrounding communities, in …

JACKSON, MI, Dec. 29, 2025 – Consumers Energy crews will be working to restore power to customers today as high winds and snow continue a late-December surge of severe weather across Michigan. The …

Please note the following Warming/Shelter Locations for Clare County for Monday, December 29. Warming Center, Device Charging, Refreshment  Garfield Twp. Fire Dept. 9460 Terry St. Lake, Mi. …

Ruth Elaine (Cleveland) Owens, of Clare, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. She was born on June 29, 1928, in Clare Michigan to Harry and Adeline (Ball) Cleveland. After graduating from …