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Harris Township, a unit of government in St. Joseph County, Indiana

09/01/2026

Technical difficulties finds the HTP@Brummitt Road entry gate closing when it should not.

We are working on it.

08/08/2026

Over the past week, you've met four remarkable individuals who each took a different path to Clay Fire. One served our nation in the Marine Corps. Another left a successful corporate career to pursue a life of service. One discovered his calling through fire training, while another turned a volunteer opportunity into a lifelong profession.

Different backgrounds. Different experiences. One shared mission.

Together, they strengthen our department, enrich our culture, and help ensure Clay Fire continues to provide exceptional service to the communities we are honored to protect.

Please join us one last time in congratulating Firefighters Braxton Creakbaum, Jared Gerndt, Ben Janowski, and Ben Martin as they begin this exciting new chapter.

Welcome to the Clay Fire family—and thank you for choosing a life dedicated to helping others.

08/02/2026

See what the (now over) 2500 Instagram reactions are about -- Harris Township presents its Harris Prairie and Savanna restoration project this Wednesday evening 8/5/2026, starting at the library.

Thanks to naturalist Steve Sass, and also to the Granger Gazette for their efforts. As always, you can take the Granger Path to the Harris Township Park at Elm Road and Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library.

07/15/2026

Going on now, for another hour. Harris Township Park at Brummitt Road. Come join!

07/05/2026

Harris Township Spray Day for kids
Wednesday July 15th, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm

Featuring Community Outreach activities by our fire department (the Clay Fire Territory)

There will be a water spray area - with water sprayed from a Forestry Line
Planned for three 15-minute sessions at approximately 4:25, 5:05, and 5:40 pm

Free to attend
Accepting free-will offerings to Granger nonprofits including Granger Business Association (GBA) and Friends of Granger Paths

The tentative plan for this fun, educational, and memorable experience includes:
>Touch a Fire Engine, Fire Tanker, and Ambulance
>Education Stations including:
--CPR mannequin
--EMS equipment
--Firefighting gear for children to try on
--Tool demonstrations, and
--Fire extinguishers

Showcasing the outstanding work our first responders do every day in service to their mission of "Helping Others."

Harris Township Park at Brummitt Road, 10650 Brummitt Road in Granger, Indiana
Expect related field, playground and parking restrictions or closures
Presented by Harris Township
Elected officials include Chuck Sulok, Karen Vargo, Bob Fox, and Ken Lindsay

The spray zone is intended primarily for kids to age 13. Others are welcome, but all must act to avoid injury and event disruption, please.

Participation at your own risk.
Subject to weather and availability (we’ll prioritize responding to emergency calls, of course)

06/19/2026

Informal Intro to the Prairie on Monday 6.22 at 6:45pm

Over the past few years, the Harris Township grew a replica of the old Harris Prairie, all six instances of which disappeared over time. We also planted a small Oak and Hickory savannah, reminiscent of one that existed onsite at Elm Road and State Road 23 (aka at one time known as Edwardsburg Highway, and before that an Indian trail).

On Monday June 22nd at 6:45pm, at the new observation area overlooking the prairie, Steve Sass (naturalist) and township representatives will be available to discuss the project and history of the parcel. The prairie should be coming into bloom. Parking is at the park, or across the street at the church, as available. Limited seating is available on rocks, so feel free to bring a chair. Weather-permitting, of course.

06/08/2026

Microsoft: We won’t be annexed.

While Harris Township has no official say about whether there is a data center in Granger, its residents will be impacted. A major consideration is fire protection, for which the township is responsible. We’ve talked with Microsoft representatives. Work has begun.

At the time of the re-zoning discussions (May 2024), and repeated multiple times recently, Microsoft representatives assured the township they will not seek, and will not accept annexation into Mishawaka. We take them at their word.

This is critical because annexation changes who is responsible for fire protection, and who receives tax revenues to pay for the many aspects of it.

Our fire department, the Clay Fire Territory, is preparing but has received no new tax revenue. We’ve also identified investments that would help, but have received none to date.
Residents should not assume fire departments are always adequately funded. More on that later.

Note: Harris Township’s two fire stations are 0.8 miles 2.6 miles from the data center location, while Mishawaka’s closest station is 5 miles away. Trustee Lindsay made this and related points when he spoke at a St. Joseph Farms rezoning public hearing in 2024.

06/02/2026

St. Joseph County Veteran Resource Fair to be held Saturday, June 6, 2026.

06/01/2026

You can thank the Michiana Pickleball Club for the Intro to Pickleball sessions to be held at Harris Township's Elm Road park on the 1st & 3rd Mondays in June, July, and August. 6pm to 7pm. No charge.
https://www.michianapickleballclub.org/

Address

13981 State Road 23
Granger, IN
46530

Telephone

+15742722371

Website

http://www.HarrisTwp.com/

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