Clare County Review

Harrison’s 19th Annual Street Fair amazes attendees

Harrison’s 19th Annual Street Fair amazes attendees

Editorial StaffAug 29, 20252 min read

By Genine Hopkins This year it seems like the Harrison Street Fair was bigger than it has ever been, with more activities, talent, and fun for kids of all ages. The musical talent lineup was amazing and got people up…

The Old 27 Motor Tour: Good times keep rolling

The Old 27 Motor Tour: Good times keep rolling

Editorial StaffAug 29, 20253 min read

by Christopher Johnson This past weekend, Clare welcomed the return of the annual Old US 27 Motor Tour. Held every third week of August, the six-day event spans 13 cities along the historic route of the same name. Right here…

Clare hosts home invitational

Editorial StaffAug 29, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — The Clare Invitational took place on Wednesday at Mid Michigan Community College for cross country runners.For Clare in the 5,000 meters 12th grade boys, it was a 24-31 win over Sanford Meridian.Clayton Peacock (17:43.77) was…

Mike’s Musings: Is Cracker Barrel’s new strategy, doomed?

Mike’s Musings: Is Cracker Barrel’s new strategy, doomed?

Editorial StaffAug 27, 20253 min read

With Congress on vacation for the entire month of August (how dare they) and very little else happening, the Cracker Barrel rebranding hit center stage in last week’s news cycle. The CEO and Marketing Manager rolled out a new contemporary…

May I Walk with You? HARVEST TIME

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20253 min read

It is that time of year again when anyone engaged in agriculture, whether farming, gardening or visiting fruit and vegetable markets, begins to harvest the fruit of their work. Already, the peaches are about ready to pick. Beats, beans, tomatoes,…

CROWNED: Two girls from Clare return to a royal welcome

CROWNED: Two girls from Clare return to a royal welcome

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20257 min read

By Christopher Johnson If there are two people in Clare who need little introduction right now, it’s Eliy Simmer and Sabrina Chinavare. Both returned recently from Port Huron, where the Miss Michigan and Miss Michigan Teen USA pageants were held.…

Cops & Doughnuts voted tenth most beloved business in the U.S.

Cops & Doughnuts voted tenth most beloved business in the U.S.

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20256 min read

By Christopher Johnson This month, Cops & Doughnuts earned a spot at number ten in MarketBeat’s survey of the “Top 220 Most Beloved Local Businesses Across the U.S.” The ranking, drawn from a poll of 3,004 businesses—many of them iconic…

Mass resignations hit Redding Township Board

Mass resignations hit Redding Township Board

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins Redding Township’s Board of Trustees has experienced numerous hurdles since just before the recall election several years ago, something that has continued and at times, gotten worse, since that recall purged many members. At the regular Redding…

Clare volleyball team fans to Ludington

Editorial StaffAug 22, 20254 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Ludington handed Clare a close 26-24, 25-23 nonleague setback to open the volleyball season on Wednesday at Clare.In 2024, Clare varsity volleyball won the Jack PineConference (10-1) for the first time since 2002. Clare also…

Mike’s Musings: Why So Many Michiganders Under 30 Can’t Afford a House

Mike’s Musings: Why So Many Michiganders Under 30 Can’t Afford a House

Editorial StaffAug 20, 20253 min read

The dream of homeownership, once a clear stepping stone into adulthood, now feels like a mirage for many Michiganders under 30. Despite living in a state often touted for its affordability, structural barriers have erased much of the margin that…

Harrison lineman will be key player

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20251 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Senior Hunter LaFeve earned all-state honorable mental ion hours for Harrison’s football team and is eager to be on the field for the 2025 season, which starts at LeRoy Pine River on Aug. 28.LaFeve usually…

Old US 27 Motor Tour hits City of Clare August 21st

Old US 27 Motor Tour hits City of Clare August 21st

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins Before heading to Harrison Street Fair on Friday, August 22, the Old US 27 Motor Tour heads to the City of Clare on Thursday, August 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., allowing car enthusiasts to view hundreds…

Harrison Street Fair August 22nd and 23rd

Harrison Street Fair August 22nd and 23rd

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

By Genine Hopkins It’s coming! The 19th Annual Harrison Street Fair is almost upon us and this year looks to be even bigger and better than ever!The ever popular Kid’s Carnival will be returning this year, on Saturday, from 11…

Two Clare women crowned pageant winners

Two Clare women crowned pageant winners

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20251 min read

Clare has recently been represented by two exceptional young women in the Miss Michigan Teen and the Miss Michigan USA, leaving a lasting impression and making outstanding contributions.Eliy Simmer of Clare was crowned Miss Michigan Teen USA 2025. Her success…

May I Walk with You? Knock-Knock

May I Walk with You? Knock-Knock

Editorial StaffAug 15, 20253 min read

I love knock-knock jokes. Usually they are corny, but usually put a smile on the faces of those to tell them and those they are told to. “Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anita. Anitia who? A needa something to eata.” Everyone…

Mike’s Musings: Michigan’s SNAP Fraud Crisis- fraud running rampant

Mike’s Musings: Michigan’s SNAP Fraud Crisis- fraud running rampant

Editorial StaffAug 13, 20253 min read

Michigan’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — a lifeline for roughly 1.4 million residents — is being chipped away, quite literally, by inadequate technology and sluggish enforcement.In fiscal year 2024, fraud in Michigan’s SNAP program surged by nearly 400%, reaching…

May I Walk with You? Confusion

May I Walk with You? Confusion

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20253 min read

One of the most unsettling things that I have noticed among adult Christian men and women in the great confusion about the Bible, what it teaches, and what the Church teaches.This is not confined to ordinary lay people, but to…

Clare Music and Art Festival returns this weekend

Clare Music and Art Festival returns this weekend

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20254 min read

By Christopher Johnson The Clare County Arts Council is shifting gears with new leadership, bringing exciting artistic experiences to the table. Get ready for the Clare Music and Art Festival’s return to the downtown area on August 9th, celebrating the…

Trio arrested for burglary, twenty guns recovered

Trio arrested for burglary, twenty guns recovered

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20254 min read

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received a report of a breaking and entering of a residence located in the 5000 block of N. Coolidge Ave located in Hayes Township, Clare County. During this…

Harrison coach confident summer work paid off

Editorial StaffAug 8, 20252 min read

By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON —Harrison football coach Jamie Lipovsky was able to use 7-on-7 passing camps over the summer to his advantage.“It’s been busy,” Lipovsky said in mid-July as summer football was coming to a close. “We met 15 times…

HUGE Estate Sale
August 27-30, 10 am - 5 pm (Part II September 17-19)
57520 Gearharts Landing, Three Rivers, MI

Antique furniture (some special finds!), Hoosier Cabinets, Wonderful dressers, Beds, Desks, Lamps, Wicker, Trunks, etc. Women’s Vintage Clothing, Fur Coats, Boots, Linens, Large Quilt Collection, Jewelry, Pocket Watches, Clocks, Nice Pottery, Comic Books, Huge amount of DVDs & CDs, extensive collection of Vintage Christmas, Patio and Garden Accents, Old Toys (many wind-up). Too much stuff to list! Over 60 years of accumulation! The Best Antique Sale we have ever seen! “Dealers, don’t miss this sale!”

Managed by Covered Bridge Estate
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