Aimed at celebrating and recognizing young professionals under the age of 40, the Middle Michigan Development Corporation and Greater Gratiot Development Inc. announce the 2025 40 Under 40 Awardees. …

LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has unveiled a new license plate that acknowledges the service, sacrifice, and …

Clare County Sheriff Release On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at approximately 9:11 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received a report of a two-vehicle crash on M-115 near Harding Avenue …

Velma Spence, 103, of Lake George, MI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her home with her beloved family at her side. She was born on September 4, 1922, in East Jordan, MI, …

Mid Michigan College’s Tailgate Team Toss Challenge brought excitement, school spirit, and scholarship opportunities to local high school football games this fall. The interactive halftime …

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor For over 20 years, Jeff Mustamaa has owned and operated Ken’s Landing in Harrison. Now he eyes retirement as James Kaminski has …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer For a good portion of the night, the Harrison football team was right in the thick of things during their Division 7 championship game at home against …

Opening day of Michigan's traditional firearm deer hunting season (Nov. 15) is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. …

DETROIT — The thrill of bagging a big buck or elk can bring a smile to any hunter’s face. But the exertion of dragging that trophy back to camp could bring on a heart attack or stroke , …

Patricia Darlene Snover age 87 of Marion passed away at her daughter’s house on November 6, 2025. Patricia was born on July 23, 1938, to Carol and Wilma Butterfield (Hilma and Leo Harris). She …

 William “Bill” P. Mathews April 27, 1967 – October 30, 2025 Bill Mathews of Harrison, age 58, passed away on October 30, 2025. Bill was born on April 27, 1967, in …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer No question about it, the Harrison football team has enjoyed a special season this fall. Now they hope that their special season turns into a historic …

Alexander "Al" Buccilli, age 73, of Houghton Lake, formerly of Harrison, Kingman, AZ, and Madison Heights, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The emergencies that fire departments face can be varied and hazardous, and nearly always heart palpitatingly urgent. The …

               Charles C. Adkins age 78 of Harrison passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical …

On October 31, 2025 our dear brother, Floyd Dale German passed on to his eternal reward much too soon.  Although we are left behind to mourn his loss, there is rejoicing on the other side of the …

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor In 2021, I wrote an article about a baggage tag from the Johnson House I purchased in an online auction. The brass tag dated from …

Farwell, MI— November is Homeless Awareness Month , and Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is spotlighting practical, community-driven solutions that help individuals and …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The Clare football team may not have had their regular season end the way they would have liked last week, when they lost at a tough Division 3 opponent …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer It’s certainly an exciting time for the Harrison football team. The Hornets (7-2 overall) host Morley Stanwood (3-6) on Friday, as the team’s …