Clare Airport expansion plans remain in doubt amid hearings
Clare officials and the Michigan Aeronautics Commission push toward a Master Plan with environmental hearings and possible condemnation if landowners refuse to sell. Three to four proposals are under review to gain state and federal approval for expansion costs and an industrial air site.
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Farwell Board Plans Budget Cuts Amid Millage Rejection Fear
Farwell school leaders under Superintendent Elenhaas outline a plan to cut eight teaching positions and reduce hours and activities if the millage fails again. The district, at 18.5 mills with an August 26 vote, would lay off teachers by seniority, raise class sizes, and trim extracurriculars to save about 124 400. A storage shed for athletics will start within ten days and an airport expansion remains years away despite a petition opposing it.
Clare County Free Fair set for Harrison July 28 to August 3
The 84th Clare County Free Fair will run July 28 through August 3 at the Harrison Fairgrounds with plans for racing events five afternoons, contests, a pet parade, a demolition derby, bingo, bicycle drawings, and a Hurricane Hell Drivers finale. O D Bayes notes expected crowds and weather key to success while improvements include more blacktop, larger parking, new lights, and fresh fencing.
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Clare County
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Harrison
Clare County Free Fair
Clare School Board accepts Sandra Born resignation
Clare Board of Education accepted the resignation of Sandra Born at its July 22 meeting. Born cited health as the reason and submitted the letter July 17. The board must appoint a new Trustee to serve the remaining 11 months within 20 days, as Superintendent Richard Snyder praised Born’s three years of service. The board discussed candidates but made no commitment.
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Four Juveniles Apprehended After Cadillac Larceny
Clare Pelee Department arrested four Detroit area juveniles on July 21 after a Cadillac larceny at a Marathon station. All suspects were in a dark blue Vega, pulled over for improper lane use on East Street at 7 21 p.m. The $70 taken was seized but later released along with the suspects who face possible court petition.
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