Clare County News

Michigan State Police said a Canton man was arrested twice in a 24-hour period, both times on charges of drunken driving.

Michigan babies are breathing easier because the percentage of moms-to-be who smoked during pregnancy plummeted in 15 years, according to a statewide mother-child study released Tuesday by the Michigan League for Human Services.

Hide Video A driver failed to stop at a stop sign in Clare County and got broadsided by a truck.

A 14-month-old boy escaped serious harm in a two-car crash that sent seven people to hospitals.

A 41-year-old Canton man spent his weekend enjoying the accommodations and amenities in not one, but two Michigan jails.

" If a natural disaster were to befall Clare County, there is no facility suitable to shelter hundreds of residents for days or weeks that officials know of yet.

A Farwell mother is planning to initiate a recall effort against Clare County Prosecutor Michelle Ambrozaitis.

A Harrison man attempting to dislodge a bullet from his .22-caliber rifle with a screwdriver shot himself in the shoulder Sunday, Clare County Sheriff's officials say.

Hide Video A Clare County man is in stable condition after police say he shot himself while trying to clean his gun.

A Harrison teen escaped serious harm in a two-vehicle collision Saturday in Clare County.

As a tribute to all fathers, Council on Aging would like to share the following story.

Wednesday's Clare County Board of Commissioners meeting dealt not only with the usual business of budget-watching and governing, but Commissioners also grappled with several residents' complaints.

" If Clare County had been remiss in the past, the Board of Commissioners expect its building codes department to turn a new leaf and enforce upon contractors, builders and do-it-yourselfers that rules are to be followed.

Elizabeth Lee talks to Tara Connaghan, the talented director of the upcoming Eigse Arts Festival, about involvement in the arts.

FARWELL a ' Farwell High School staff member Kathy Petoskey has received Michigan School Support Person of the Year award, announced, Dee Yarger, assistant high school principal of Farwell High School.

" A contract for the Clare city clerk will stipulate she has to wait 10 years before she can access contributions to a retirement fund.

" In another matter, Clare County government and the Middle Michigan Development Corporation renewed its affiliation MMDC Director George Dunn said signing an agreement after so many years had fallen by the wayside.

HARRISON a ' A 44-year-old Flint man was arraigned Thursday afternoon on numerous charges after a high speed police chase Wednesday night that went through three counties reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, according to Clare County Sheriffa TMs Department officials.

" Charges against a 37-year-old Harrison man for violating the Law Enforcement Information Network dissemination rules were dismissed Friday.

A Clare teenager died after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree, authorities said.