Clare County News

Mark M. McClellan, also known as "Mac" to most, is a Retired Clare county Sheriff's Deputy, retiring on July 3rd, 2010 with 30.5 years with Clare County.

Sheriff John S. Wilson, Karen his wife, and their two sons Ross and Evan are proud to announce that John will be running for Re-Election in the 2012 run for Sheriff.A We have come a long way at the Department since I was elected Sheriff in 2008.A I feel we have made a big impact in the County of Clare in solving crime and getting the community more ... (more)

Well, we got some good news this week that should provide a much needed shot in the arm for the area's tourist industry.

On FebruaryA 3, 2012 detectives from Clare County Sheriff Department handled a complaint of a Criminal Sexual Conduct involving a 13 year old Harrison girl.

Gaylord resident and former Otsego County chief assistant prosecutor Brendan Curran recently announced his candidacy to run for Otsego County prosecuting attorney in November's election.

It's no secret that seconds count when you or a loved one need an ambulance -- after all, a life can be hanging in the balance.

A Harrison man was arrested Friday after Clare County Sheriff's deputies conducted an investigation into criminal sexual conduct charges.

Once again the lawsuit against Clare and Clare's Police Chief Dwayne Miedzianowski and Officer Jeremy McGraw for the shooting of William Scozzari is in the news.

Sheriff John Wilson, his wife Karen and their sons Ross and Evan were surprised with a special award January 20.

Two new witnesses who dispute Clare Officer Jeremy McGraw and Clare Police Chief Miedzianowksi allegedly shot and killed William "Bill" Scozzari in self-defense Sept.

Budget discussions continued at the Clare County's Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday.A Since the Ad Hoc committee - formed to provide financial information to the Board - was unable to meet following the Special Board Meeting last Wednesday, updated figures were not available to the Board to help target a revised budget plan.

The announcement was made this week by Clare County Council which, along with Shannon Development, Loop Head Tourism and the Commissioners of Irish Lights , also is seeking suitable consultants to research, design and implement an exhibition and interpretation plan to further expand the tourism offering at the 19th century lighthouse.

Although it had been four years since the shooting that claimed the life of William "Bill" Scozzari in September 2007, two former residents of the Lone Pine Motel now living in Oregon felt compelled to speak out when they happened upon a news story on the website of The Clare Sentinel .

With wife Georgia by his side Joe Romine passed from this world, shortly before midnight December 31, 2011.