Clare County Cleaver

09/05/2025

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09/05/2025

09/05/2025

Read about the Hornet 30-24 victory over Pine River and wish the Hornets good luck as head to White Cloud to play tonight, Friday, Sept. 5!

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By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Harrison was able to get its football season started in the right direction on Thursday. The Hornets were playing on the road at Pine River to kick off …

09/05/2025

It's game day for CLARE vs. Brandon at CMU - Kelly/Shorts Stadium
at 7:00 p.m.
Read about their first win, story in link.

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By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer A steady ground game and some opportunistic passing helped the Clare offense shine Thursday. The Pioneer defense was pretty good for most of the night …

09/05/2025

URBAN LEGEND COMES TO LIFE IN HARRISON MICHIGAN
*Opens Tonight -Sept.5*

The new fall Halloween destination in Michigan is called the Mafia Haunted Trail. Known locally since the 1950s as the "Mafia House" where scared teenagers would drive by slowly fueled by rumors and fear.
Now the scares are for real!

Full story and information in link.
Like and follow them on Facebook at Mafia Haunted Trail and we'll see you in Harrison this fall!

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By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – Whisper low, the mafia’s call, zombies rise where shadows fall! A new chill creeps into the air off Mostetler Road this fall …

09/04/2025

Let’s go! If you are interested in working at Mafia Haunted Trail, join us for training on Thursday, Sept 4 between 6-8 pm. This training is for you, even if you have not contacted us before about working. We need many people working in order to provide a safe and enjoyable event during this Halloween season. Must be 18 years or older.

MHT location directions on mafiatrail.com

09/04/2025

The new season started off on the right foot for the Farwell volleyball team. The Lady Eagles were hosting Baldwin on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and they swept the Lady Panthers in straight sets, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-16. This was also the first game for the team under new head coach Mia Fetzer.

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By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer The new season started off on the right foot for the Farwell volleyball team. The Lady Eagles were hosting Baldwin on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and they swept the …

09/04/2025

Farwell ran the ball. They ran the ball again. They ran the ball some more. The Eagles found success on the ground game Thursday, and it paid off in a big way, as they claimed a 42-21 home victory in their football season opener thanks in large part to their 465 yards on the ground.

Full story in link.
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By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Farwell ran the ball. They ran the ball again. They ran the ball some more. The Eagles found success on the ground game Thursday, and it paid off in a …

09/03/2025

Thank you for your service gentleman and Clare County Veterans Services for taking care of our veterans!

09/03/2025

This week’s Cleaver features the Mafia Haunted Trail opening this weekend!

Also this week-
-Harrison robotics tackling another season of challenges
-Breakout comedian making his way to Clare
-Hayes Township news
SPORTS
-Clare football open season with win at Grayling
-Clare hosted annual cross country invite
-Clare Soccer sufferers pair of losses
-Farwell spikes Baldwin to claim season opening win
-Ground game leads the way for Farwell season opening win
-Harrison volleyball took part in quad at Roscommon
-Hornets football wins close one over Pine River in season opener
-Things going well so far for Harrison cross country
… and much more!

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09/03/2025

Recipe and Gloria's column in link.
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THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER Cats and kittens were a part of my growing up years, When our mama cat would have babies we’d crowd around her, count kittens, admire colors, and wonder …

09/03/2025

We had this article scheduled to run next week but hearing about the accident on Townline Lake Road this morning-yet another vehicle/buggy accident we wanted to share it now.

If/When the Clare County Sheriff's Department releases a statement about this mornings accident we will publish it. Stay clear of any accident so that first responders can do their job.

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Full article in link.
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Although only 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, they make up 41 percent of traffic crash fatalities. It is important to raise awareness about roadway safety concerns that can arise when …