By  EDWARD BAKER, PhD., Marquette Fisheries Research Station manager and MARCEE WARDELL, communications specialist, Fisheries Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Lake …

State Rep. Ken Borton today celebrated the approval of $200,000 in funding for upgrades to Hartwick Pines State Park in Crawford …

AAA: MICHIGAN GAS PRICES JUMP TO HIGHEST SINCE MAY The Michigan state average is up 13 cents from last week DEARBORN, Mich., (August 3, 2026) - Gas prices in Michigan are up 13 cents from a …

Martin Lopez With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Martin Lopez, who was born on November 16, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, and passed away on …

    LANSING, Mich .  – With less than 24 hours before the polls open on Election Day, 1,214,251 Michigan voters have already cast their ballot for the August 2026 …

               James “Jim” Henry Seney age 68 of Harrison, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Jim was …

The Clare County 4-H Program, in collaboration with the Clare County Fair, is welcoming community members and supporters to attend the Home Arts Auction , set to take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. …

    It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Kay Larion (Carlisle). "Kay" passed away peacefully at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, …

HARRISON, Mich. — On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m., the Clare County Central Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting that a man had been struck by a vehicle on County …

HARRISON, MI, July 25, 2026 – Consumers Energy crews finished restoring power in Harrison this morning after thieves late Friday night broke into an electric substation and caused a fire and …

Farwell, Mich — Liberty Mountain today announced the launch of Summit Nights, a new live music concert, with country superstar Dustin Lynch set to headline the inaugural show on Thursday, September …

LANSING – On July 20, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled to reverse the convictions of Pete Musico and Paul Bellar (PDF), who were convicted of multiple felonies in connection with the 2020 plot …

Over 130 veterans and their family members attended the annual Veteran’s Benefit Fair held by Clare County Veterans Services at the CTE John C. Magnus Center on Thursday, July 16. The fair is held …

Sarah Ostahowski was the guest speaker at the July 14 meeting of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel Clare County Chapter. Ostahowski is the founding attorney of Sarah’s Law Firm whose …

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – The July 15 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners began with the usual roll call, which saw new …

  By DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer HARRISON – During the July 15 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, Administrator Lori Phelps focused her …

By ETHAN WALLACE   CMU Journalism Intern   HARRISON – At the July 13, Arthur Township meeting, it was approved for Janice LaRose to take over the Treasurer Report on behalf of …

BY GLORIA YODER You know Sapphire, our faithful old horse who took us on many open wagon rides — she had some trouble to deal with this summer. It was nothing we'd have chosen. She ended up …

CLARE— The City of Clare has officially begun construction on the long-awaited Clare Union Railroad Depot Trailhead Restrooms, marking another significant milestone in the continued enhancement of …

               Rex “Ken” Holden Sr. age 88 of Farwell, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Harrison. Ken was …