Bruce Township
Coverage of Bruce Township in the Nexus archive.
- This was just voted the best hair salon in Metro Detroit
Jenna’s Chair in West Bloomfield Township was named the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best hair salon in Metro Detroit. Other top five finalists included The Violet Collection, Lux Looks Salon, One Salon, and Mood Beauty Bar By Heather. Overall, the voting initiative received more than 163,000 votes from supporters across 80 local business categories.
- Lapeer man faces new charges in Thanksgiving crash that killed 5-year-old daughter, injures 2-year-old son
A 31-year-old Lapeer man named Austin Thorpe faces multiple felony charges following a Thanksgiving Day crash on November 27, 2025. The accident in Bruce Township resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter and injured his 2-year-old son. Prosecutors allege that Thorpe crossed through the center turn lane of M-53 while driving one vehicle.
- 1 in critical condition after car lost control and struck a tree in Oakland Township
A 77-year-old Northville woman is in critical condition after losing control of her 2016 Volvo XC70 while attempting to pass vehicles on a curve, swerving to avoid a bicyclist, and striking a tree in Oakland Township. A 12-year-old female passenger sustained no injuries, and investigators report no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement in the crash.