Harrison Township
Coverage of Harrison Township in the Nexus archive.
- This was just voted the best coffee in Metro Detroit
Deer Camp Coffee Roasting & Outfitters in Sterling Heights won the best coffee category for this year's Vote 4 The Best in Metro Detroit. Five finalists were recognized, including Crocker Coffee House, Detroit Sip, Coffee First Cafe & Bake Shoppe, and Balam Coffee & Wine. The voting campaign received over 163,000 votes supporting local businesses across 80 different categories.
- Huron Yacht Club gives people with muscular dystrophy a day on the water
The Huron Yacht Club hosts an annual event on the first Wednesday of August where volunteers provide boat rides for people with muscular dystrophy. Participants, including Blythe Collins and April Shaw, describe the experience as rare and calming, facilitated by volunteers like Tony Wheaton and Harrison Township firefighters. The tradition began over 50 years ago when the club’s founders took a child with muscular dystrophy on a boat ride.
- Michigan primary early voting wraps up ahead of Tuesday election
Over 1 million Michigan voters cast ballots early ahead of Tuesday's primary election, with most early voting locations closing Sunday. Additional early voting days are available in select communities through Monday, Aug. 3, and polls will open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Early voting period ends Sunday for most Michigan voters for August primary
Michigan’s statewide early in-person voting period ends Sunday for most voters ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, though some local jurisdictions in southeast Michigan extend voting until Monday. Over 1 million voters have already cast ballots via early voting or mail as of July 31, with officials urging prompt return of mail ballots to avoid postal delays.
- Two still hospitalized after Harrison Twp. boat explosion on Clinton River
A boat explosion occurred on the Clinton River in Harrison Township, injuring four people. Two individuals remain hospitalized as of Friday night.
- Boat explodes in Macomb County
A boat exploded in Harrison Township on the Clinton River near Lake St. Clair, as captured in a video submitted by a FOX 2 viewer. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon.
- Several hurt in boat explosion on Lake St. Clair
Several people were injured in a boat explosion at Tow Boat USA's gas pumps in Harrison Township. Deputies responded to the incident at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday.
- Boat explosion, fire in Macomb County leaves several injured
A boat explosion and fire at Tow Boat USA in Harrison Township, Macomb County, on July 30 injured several people, with at least three hospitalized. The cause of the incident remains unclear.
- Boat explosion at gas pump in Macomb County injures several people
A boat explosion and fire at Tow Boat USA gas pumps in Harrison Township, Macomb County, injured several people around 1:10 p.m. Deputies and employees assisted passengers off the boat, with at least three individuals transported to hospitals. Authorities are investigating the cause but believe no foul play was involved.
- $15 million coming to this Macomb County park -- Here’s what will change
$15 million in renovations are coming to St. Clair Metro Park in Harrison Township over the next three years. Key upgrades include a renovated north marina, a half-mile accessible bike trail, boardwalk replacement, and an electrical grid overhaul.
- Lake St. Clair algae muck pilot program to launch this fall at shoreline locations
A three-year pilot program will begin removing algae muck from Lake St. Clair shorelines in Harrison Township and St. Clair Shores this fall, funded by nearly $900,000 in state funds. The initiative aims to study the lake bed and explore long-term solutions for Microseira wollei muck, which has caused beach closures, foul odors, and limited water access for residents.
- Woman who police say bit officer after fatal Warren crash found guilty of manslaughter
A Harrison Township woman was sentenced to 9-15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter after a fatal crash in Warren that killed a 69-year-old man. She also pleaded no contest to assaulting a police officer by biting him during her arrest.