Clare County Cleaver

07/09/2025

Bert served the residents of Clare County for over twelve years as a Clare County Commissioner and Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Bert enjoyed serving Clare County and was always passionate about representing his residents.

Norbert C. Kortes “Bert” age 95 of Harrison passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Woodland Hospice House of Mt. Pleasant. Norbert was born March 10, 1930 in Detroit, …

07/09/2025

The Wagon Wheel was originally Ulch’s Motel built and run by Ronald “Jack” and Leah Ulch in the mid-1950s. It was operated by several others over the years under the Ulch’s Motel name.

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An ad for Ulch’s Motel in the July 4, 1958 publication of the Cleaver. Harrison lost a mid-19 th century era motel over the Fourth of July weekend with the fire that occurred at the Wagon …

07/08/2025

A brief survey is currently being conducted to better understand how people and businesses across Michigan use and distribute firewood, mulch, soil, and other landscape materials. Whether you’re a homeowner, gardener, landscaper, or supplier, your input is valuable. These surveys explore current practices and awareness—especially around the potential spread of invasive species through these materials.

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07/08/2025

07/08/2025

The American Red Cross is in Harrison assisting those displaced by the fire at the Wagon Wheel Motel. Thank you!

07/07/2025

On Friday July 4 at approximately 11:12PM, Gladwin County Central Dispatch (911) received a report of an injury accident involving a motor vehicle and an Amish buggy. Deputies and emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene to render aid and investigate. During the initial investigation it was determined a 2019 Toyota 4-Runner driven by a 22-year-old Livonia man had struck an Amish Buggy while traveling eastbound on Wirtz Road near Nickless Road. Two occupants of the buggy were injured and required medical treatment, a 22-year-old Amish woman and a 16-year-old Amish boy. The driver of the 2019 Toyota 4-Runner was taken into custody and lodged in the Gladwin County Jail for Operating while Intoxicated causing injury. The 22-year-old Livonia man should be arraigned sometime after the holiday weekend.

At time of report, the injured Amish were stable but needed ongoing medical treatment. The Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Gladwin EMS, Gladwin Rural Fire Department, and accident investigators from the Michigan State Police.

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On Friday July 4 at approximately 11:12PM, Gladwin County Central Dispatch (911) received a report of an injury accident involving a motor vehicle and an Amish buggy. Deputies and emergency personnel …

07/07/2025

Plain and simple Maddie Hamina is passionate about coaching the game of volleyball. Harrison will get a firsthand look at that, as she was hired to be the Lady Hornets varsity head coach, in time for the 2025 season.

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By BEN MURPHY Cleaver Sports Writer Plain and simple Maddie Hamina is passionate about coaching the game of volleyball. Harrison will get a firsthand look at that, as she was hired to be …

07/07/2025

Direct questions to Harrison Youth Football and Cheer-there is a public group on Facebook.

07/07/2025

Property deeded to Clare County by John E. "Spikehorn" Meyer in 1950 will eventually be the new home base of the Clare County Conservation District. A nature I.D. walk and district property tour will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 at the property.

Located at 5000 E Gladwin Road in Harrison, on 12.7-acres, the CCCD has completed the initial infrastructure work of putting in a driveway and parking area, nature trails, wooden perimeter fencing, beautifully handcrafted stone benches, a permaculture orchard, and making the property identifiable to patrons via new signage.

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By MEGAN BARRON Cleaver Guest Writer HARRISON – The whirlwind of daily life often frays our bond with nature, but the Clare County Conservation District has been diligently at work to …

07/06/2025

7/6/25, 1:15 p.m.
U.S. 127 back up begins 1 mile north of exit 176 (Harrison’s north exit) Traffic is moving slow.

Accident at Mostetler and N Clare Ave -moving off roadway but avoid area.

07/06/2025