By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer High school fall sports have officially arrived. Teams across the state officially began practice on Monday, as they put in the work for their upcoming …

The Clare County Crazy Quilters will hold their annual luncheon and draw a winner of this year’s quilt raffle. The them is America’s 250 th birthday. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The last Friday Night Delight concert of Summer 2026 was up against two formidable obstacles: a temperature in the low 80s, …

  Gladwin County Press Release On Monday, August 17, 2026 at approximately 4:25 p.m. deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a personal …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Aug. 3 Harrison City Council meeting began with roll call which saw Council member Dina Woods absent. Adoption of the …

LANSING, Mich. — A recent statewide poll shows Michigan voters trust local newspapers and their digital platforms to provide them with accurate information about the actions of elected officials. …

WEXFORD COUNTY, MICH. -In February 2026, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Cadillac Post began an investigation after a woman reported that she believed she was being tracked by a GPS …

David Leonard Johnson, age 90, of Harrison passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, under the care of Heartland Hospice. A Memorial Service for David will be held at the First …

By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The Clare County Board of Commissioners’ Aug. 5 special meeting had initially been scheduled to hear more information about …

Mid Michigan Community Action is asking for feedback from the public on its 2027 Community Action Plan. This plan explains how the agency will use federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds …

Frank F. Keesecker, 79, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan. Born on December 4, 1946, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he was the son of Frances Voorhees and Roscoe …

In the wake of an eastern massasauga rattlesnake bite at a state-managed park in Oakland County last month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging the public not to harm, harass or …

2026 Clare County Fair Schedule Saturday, August 1 10:00 am Home Arts Still Exhibit Auction SUNDAY, August 2 4:00 pm Dog Show 6:00 pm Surrounded Gospel sing   MONDAY, August 3 9:00 am …

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – With a full complement of members Gabe Ambrozaitis, Rickie Fancon and David Hoefling in attendance, the July 28 …

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – Due to time conflicts, the first Hayes General Township Board meeting of the month was held Friday, July 10, …

By ETHAN WALLACE   CMU Journalism Intern   CLARE – The Aug. 3 Clare City Commission meeting began as usual with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call and approval of …

I was interested in an article written by Judy Walton, superintendent [Harrison Community Schools District]. It is not just Harrison, but all Michigan voters. The article covers the …

Michigan’s Pink Pony Soda brings unique drinks across the state   By ETHAN WALLACE   CMU Journalism Intern HARRISON – Pink Pony Soda is a new food truck LLC driving …

By ETHAN WALLACE   CMU Journalism Intern   HARRISON – At their July 21 meeting, the Clare County Road Commissioners approved health insurance, updates on the new building and …

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) has confirmed a case of measles in an Osceola County resident. CMDHD is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) …