THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER The annual dinner of deer heart and apple dumplings rolled around again. It's been a family tradition for 20 years or so. The first evening of shotgun season us …

By JOHN PEPIN Deputy Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Natural Resources In the frosty mornings on these November days, with the orange-red sun burning through the …

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will implement single lane closures on eastbound US-10 at the Clarabella Road overpass in Clare County. Crews will continue to work on structural …

On Veterans Day at the Veterans Freedom Park, the guest speaker, Rebecca (Becca) Postma , was awarded a Quilt of Valor by Judy Tritten, Quilts of Valor Foundation Volunteer Presenter. Postma served …

Michelle Neff of Harrison was appointed to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its Oct. 3 annual membership meeting. She will serve a three-year term as the Michigan Council of …

Richard “Rich” Edward Gostomski age 82 of Harrison passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at North Woods Nursing Center-Farwell. Richard was born January 30, 1943 in …

If you’re out and about this week and weekend, consider donating to the seventh annual Stuff a Truck holiday toy collections. The drive, hosted by Michigan Department of Natural Resources …

Thomas (Tom) Clark 74, a well-loved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to everyone he met passed away and went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2025.  Born on January …

Visit the   Safe Drivers Smart Options  website  at  Michigan.gov/ AgingDriver   for information and support LANSING, Mich.  – To mark the beginning …

At the heart of every rural community is a place where hope begins, where healing happens and where families come together during life’s most vulnerable moments. For Clare County and its …

Mrs. Deborah Jean “Deb” Curns passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, in Gladwin, Michigan after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 2, 1952, in Flint, Michigan, to …

After surviving a traumatic accident on February 14, 2022, Veto Giannola has felt nothing but love from his community. From prayers, thoughtfulness, fundraisers and benefits. He would like to express …

The Clare Area Chamber of Commerce along with other local businesses and the City of Clare held a ribbon cutting for new business Antique Adoptions and Resale LLC in Clare on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Owner …

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at approximately 9:16 p.m. Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle crash on Kirby Avenue, north of Stockwell Road in Redding …

JACKSON, MI, Nov. 25, 2025 – Consumers Energy is preparing for a significant weather event expected to sweep across the state Wednesday and Thursday. We want our customers to know …

The Amish Cook By Gloria Yoder A widow's gathering is not something I necessarily expected to be a part of—at least not until I reached my senior years. When that first …

Michael W. Becker, age 82, of Clare, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November. 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Michael’s life was one of service, dedication, and deep …

  By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Harrison football team had a solid eight wins this year. Ask Hornet head coach Jamie Lipovksy what his favorite moment was this fall, …

Dr. Robert Mason Hughes, 79, passed away in June 2025 in Corvalis, Oregon. Raised in Harrison, Michigan, Bob pursued a lifelong passion for the natural world. He earned both his bachelor’s …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Staff Writer HARRISON – Mother Nature did not put her friendliest foot forward for this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony held Nov. 11 at Veterans …