Harsens Island News

Nathan Harrison's family credits prayers and the quick reaction of witnesses for saving his life.

On June 24, there was a public hearing held at Algonac High School for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on a 'proposed' $170 million marina cluster housing development on Harsens Island.

Nathan Harrison's family credits prayers and the quick reaction of witnesses for saving his life.

About 145 people attended a public hearing on Tuesday at Algonac High School to talk about a marina permit for a proposed 348-unit cluster housing development on the former Boys Club property on Harsens Island.

For weeks, American Airlines stood alone in facing the ire of passengers over its decision to begin charging $15 to check the first bag.

Eight area players competed June 1 in the Michigan Amateur Golf Tour's season-opening tournament at The Orchards in Washington Township.

Lorene D. Abernathy, 87, Port Huron William Edward Bradshaw, 62, Harsens Island Gladys Marjorie Henderson, 92, Kingston Geraldine Hija, 80, Marysville Gary Lee Muir, 59, Speaker Township Olive M. Reaume, 86, ...

Grande Pointe Development and Lucky 7 Development are trying to move forward with their proposal to build a 348-unit housing development on Harsens Island.

Lisa White * Reader Submitted * May 19, 2008 Harsens Island F.D. was selected to participate in the "Kawasaki JET SKI Watercraft Public Safety Loan Program". At no cost to Clay Township, Macomb Powersports ...

“These five rivers were chosen because they're hidden gems, you might not otherwise have an opportunity to visit them”

Volunteers are taking to area waterways to give Mother Nature a hand with some spring cleaning. via Voice Newspapers

“This is where we solicit their input: What's your experience; what would you like us to do; do you have any ideas on how to manage the lakes?”

A group of scientists on both sides of the border is trying to figure out what is affecting water levels in the upper Great Lakes. via Times Herald

Starting June 1, 2009, you better have your passport with you when entering United States land or sea ports. via Times Herald

“That's one of the reasons why were threatening to set record low levels with some earlier forecasts”

Larry Havens has a homemade chart documenting the ups and downs of Lake St. Clair since 1935, spread out on an old metal bench at Delta Hardware on Harsens Island. via Times Herald

“They'll come down and talk to the folks”

State Rep. Phil Pavlov, R-St. Clair Township, and State Sen. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac, will meet with constituents from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Delta Hardware on the island. via Times Herald

“With the mowing and the summer rain, it's not as noticeable a problem.”

Officials try discouraging protected birds who stay BOB GROSS Times Herald Proverbially, there are few things faster than grass through a goose. via Times Herald

In the Blue Water Area, May is the worst month for tornadoes. More than half of all area tornadoes strike between April and the end of June. via Times Herald

“Ferry service can't run with state boat ramp shut down.”

My compliments to the Harsens Island Fire Department and Chief Daryl DuPage for manning the airboat for emergency transport to the mainland. via Times Herald

“I want to wish Mike Connell the very best and a happy retirement. You will greatly be missed. The Times Herald is losing a very valuable asset. Good luck, Mike.”

The Times Herald is looking for events to include in Blue Water Summer. The guide will list activities from Memorial Day through the Labor Day weekend. via Times Herald

“I had quite a bit of phragmites on my property, but I didn't think too much about. "There are canals that go though my property, and we would walk down to the edge of my property and watch the birds and the turtles and the fish”

Bob Williams treats the cattails on his 53-acre piece of Harsens Island as if they were an endangered species. via Times Herald

Bob Bryson just got a call from the Clay Township Police department saying they wouldn't unlock the gate at the North Channel Boating Access Site in Algonac. via Times Herald