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 …

  Rick Clarence Bobzien, age 68, of Harrison passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. In following with Rick's wishes, cremation has taken …

Barbara Sue (Nieznajko) Bujaki, born October 7, 1943, entered into the arms of her Savior on October 24, 2025. A faithful Christian, we rejoice knowing she is now with Jesus in heaven. She is …

By ANGELA KELLOGG-HENRY Cleaver Managing Editor Jon Ringelberg’s new book is a bit different than his half dozen or so other historical works about Clare County. This book is more …

Gladwin County Sheriff's Office Press Release On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 10:20pm, Deputies from the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a traffic …

               Matthew Dale Smith, 53, of Harrison passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with …

Budd Lake Association Release HARRISON – Before Sunset on Wednesday, a live-haul truck from Stoney Creek Fisheries rumbled down to Saxton Park at Budd Lake, carrying 1,100 lively red ear …

In her letter to the editor in a recent Cleaver, Vikki Paulus stated that she thought the Harrison City Council was wrong in returning the Hillcrest Saginaw lot to the school board.  I …

               Lanora A. Schutz age 86 of Harrison passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Lanora was born July 14, …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer With the regular season winding down, area cross country teams took part in the final Jack Pine Conference meet of the season on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The …

By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Two days after a disappointing loss to Beaverton, the Clare volleyball team was able to take care of business on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The Lady Pioneers …