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Fall Fly-In Participants Diverse, Welcomed
Airport Lighting Upgrade Grant Disinformation Addressed
The crew that enabled the successful Fall-Fly-In gather for a group photo prior to tackling the work of tear-down and cleanup at the end of the event – all still smiling. They are, from left, Mark Baugher, Pat Adams, Bob Ash, Dilan Tessanne, Karma Keblbeck, Carl Lounsbury, Emerson Corder, John Parrish, Stan Luke, Vincent Ambrozaitis, Tom Stier and Gabe Ambrozaitis.
Fall Event Sees Increased Attendance of Both Planes, People
Clare County Cleaver
Excerpt and photo by DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer
October 20, 2025
Airport Lighting Upgrade Grant Disinformation Addressed
Airport Lighting Upgrade Grant Disinformation Addressed
Clare County Cleaver
Excerpt and photo by DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
HARRISON – The September meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee began with approval of the day’s agenda and August 2025 meeting minutes. Members attending were Commissioners Gabe Ambrozaitis, chair, and David Hoefling. Commissioner Rickie Fancon was once again absent.
Emerson Corder’s Airport Manager’s Report was brief, addressing his attendance at a Gladwin Pilots Association meeting...
Hayes Hears of Community Needs, Support Efforts
Airport Receives $254,806 in Unfettered Grant Funding
Clare County Cleaver
Excerpt and photo by DIANNE ALWARD-BIERY Cleaver Senior Staff Writer
March 22, 2025
Airport Improvements, Plans, Funding Catch-22 Noted
HARRISON – At its March 11 meeting, the Hayes Township Board heard from representatives of Harrison Area Community Schools and the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children regarding the scheduled March 18 Community Fun Night at Harrison High School. It was explained that the Developmental Assets Survey of students done last..
Airport Receives $254,806 in Unfettered Grant Funding
Airport Receives $254,806 in Unfettered Grant Funding
Airport Receives $254,806 in Unfettered Grant Funding
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
February 25, 2025
Projects to Include Airfield Lighting Upgrade, Crack Sealing
HARRISON – The Feb. 25 meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee began with the Airport Manager’s Report, wherein Gale Bensinger note the airport tractor was repaired and being used for snowplowing. And while the runway was cleared off, the county hangar was very effectively allowing snow to enter the entire building.
80D May See More Crack Sealing, Paint Marking in 2025
Airport Receives $254,806 in Unfettered Grant Funding
80D May See More Crack Sealing, Paint Marking in 2025
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
December 9, 2024
Airport Committee Sets 2025 Meeting Schedule
HARRISON – The November meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee was rather brief and to the point, beginning with approval of the day’s agenda and followed by Gale Bensinger’s Airport Manager’s Report. He noted that equipment had been changed over for winter with the snowblower mounted and ready to go.
Airport 80D’s Runway 36/18 Gets Free $48K Facelift
Airport Receives $254,806 in Unfettered Grant Funding
80D May See More Crack Sealing, Paint Marking in 2025
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
November 5, 2024
When It Comes to Flying, A Lot Depends On Your Point of View
HARRISON – The Clare County Airport 80D has received much attention of late, some of it negative in terms of the Clare County Board of Commissioners’ action to defund the airport by removing that line item from its 2024-2025 budget. However, it should not be forgotten how much
Heated Motion Amendment Leaves Airport 80D Unfunded Still No Attainment of County Kumbaya
Heated Motion Amendment Leaves Airport 80D Unfunded Still No Attainment of County Kumbaya
Heated Motion Amendment Leaves Airport 80D Unfunded Still No Attainment of County Kumbaya
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
September 30, 2024
HARRISON – The Sept. 30 special meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners saw all commissioners present other than Samantha Pitchford, who had been excused. After approval of the agenda, with one addition, the meeting moved to General Public Comment which allows three minutes per speaker.
Airport Committee Hashes Progress, Problems, Potentials
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
September 9, 2024
HARRISON – The August meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee began with approval of the agenda and the July minutes with corrections. As Gale Bensinger absent, there was no Airport Manager’s Report, the meeting moved quickly to Old Business where Gabe Ambrozaitis, committee chair, informed that closure of Runway 23/5 was
Airport Committee Considers Hangar/Terminal Condition
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
Monday, May 13, 2024
HARRISON – At the March meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee, a discussion of turf runway 9/27 repair was led by Scott Taylor. He broke the process into multiple steps: soil sampling to determine needed amendments, then applying them; and finally determining the proper grass seed. Taylor also offered suggestions of what equipment would best be used, along with a seeding cost breakdown.
Airport Committee Tightens Up for Winter, Plans for Spring
Airport Committee Tightens Up for Winter, Plans for Spring
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
HARRISON – Commissioners present at the December meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee were David Hoefling and Gabe Ambrozaitis. Absent were Commissioner Rickie Fancon and Administrator Lori Phelps. The meeting began with approval of the agenda and the minutes of the November meeting.
Airport Committee Hears of Pilot Association Website
Clare County Cleaver promotes the Harrison Area Pilots Association
Airport Committee Tightens Up for Winter, Plans for Spring
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
Monday, December 11, 2023
HARRISON – The Nov. 27 Clare County Airport Committee meeting saw Commissioners Gabe Ambrozaitis and David Hoefling in attendance. Commissioner Rickie Fancon was absent, as was Administrator Lori Phelps.
Clare County Cleaver promotes the Harrison Area Pilots Association
Clare County Cleaver promotes the Harrison Area Pilots Association
Clare County Cleaver promotes the Harrison Area Pilots Association
Clare County Cleaver
Monday, November 20, 2023
Angela, the editor of the Clare County Cleaver, was gracious enough to post a link to the Harrison Area Pilots Association's website in the November 20 edition of their publication. She has also given us permission to share their articles here provided we give credit to the Cleaver and author.
https://www.clarecountycleaver.net/
EDA Grant Go-Ahead Would Make Dandy Christmas Gift to County
Clare County Cleaver promotes the Harrison Area Pilots Association
Clare County Cleaver promotes the Harrison Area Pilots Association
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
Monday, November 20, 2023
HARRISON – The October meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee touched on a multitude of topics, beginning with the Airport Manager’s Report from Gale Bensinger...
Bureau of Aeronautics Inspection Report Explained
Bureau of Aeronautics Inspection Report Explained
Bureau of Aeronautics Inspection Report Explained
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
Sunday, September 10, 2023
HARRISON – The Aug. 28 meeting of the Clare County Airport Committee began with the obligatory approval of agenda and minutes of July 2023...
Long-awaited 80D Runway Crack Sealing Realized
Bureau of Aeronautics Inspection Report Explained
Bureau of Aeronautics Inspection Report Explained
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
Monday, August 28, 2023
HARRISON – It’s been a long, and sometimes contentious, effort to get some much-needed repair work done on the paved runway at Clare County Airport 80D...
New Airport Committee Fires Up First Meeting
Bureau of Aeronautics Inspection Report Explained
Other Local News: Car vs Pedestrian Crash - Transported to Airport
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
HARRISON – At the Feb. 15 meeting of the Clare County Board of Commissioners, administrator Lori Phelps pointed out that under Act 90 of 1913 123.66a: County Airport Committee Appointments...
Other Local News: Car vs Pedestrian Crash - Transported to Airport
Other Local News: Car vs Pedestrian Crash - Transported to Airport
Other Local News: Car vs Pedestrian Crash - Transported to Airport
Clare County Cleaver
by Dianne Alward-Biery
March 29, 2024
Due to the complexity of the pedestrians’ injuries, he was transported to the Clare City Airport where he was flown to Hurley Medical Center in Flint for treatment.