Posted on: May 23, 2022
A longstanding local tradition of remembering the men and women who courageously gave their lives in service to our country will continue May 30, 2022 with the Harrison Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Harriso...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Harrison Avenue in Harrison’s historic downtown district will be filled with people, food trucks and music for the 2022 Food Truck Rally May 21 from 4 to 10 p.m. The annual event is planned by The District, an association of local businesses, and the even...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: May 2, 2022
New Hometown Hero Banners Coming Soon
In June, the City of Harrison will install 30 new lamp post banners to honor local men and women serving in the United States military. The banners will be displayed for one year.
Residents of Harrison and sur...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: April 25, 2022
Programs that focus on environmental sustainability are important to ensuring Harrison is a great place live, work and play now and for future generations. All residents and members of the community play a role in the sustainability of our natural environ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: April 11, 2022
The City's Public Works Department is completing
the installation of a water softener during the nextfew months. The reverse osmosis system will process 1.5 million gallons per day, reducing hardness of tap
water and corrosion of pipelines.&a...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: April 4, 2022
As a fundraiser gains momentum, the City of Harrison is extending support to Sister City Meckesheim, Germany in another way.
Celebrating the City's 1,200th Anniversary
Meckesheim, home to 5,200 residents, is kicking off a series of 2022 special events with ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: March 23, 2022
Two City of Harrison Police Department employees have retired, taking with them 52 years of combined experience and the American flags that flew over police headquarters on their last day of work. They also take many memories and well wishes from their co...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: March 14, 2022
The Harrison Mayor’s Community Fund has initiated a special fund to assist its Sister City, Meckesheim, Germany. The Mayor (Bürgermeister) of Meckesheim, Maik Brandt and other residents of Meckesheim drove to eastern Poland this week to...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: March 7, 2022
The City of Harrison Senior Center Director Jill French is celebrating 23 years working for the City in May. She is responsible for coordinating meals and activities for hundreds of Senior Center members and reporting to the Council on Aging.
“I ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: February 28, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM CITY OF HARRISON MAYOR BILL NEYER
As we move well into 2022, the promise of warmer weather is something we all can look forward to. Spring is a time when people young and old pull out their bicycles, ball gloves, gardening tools, grills, and...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: February 21, 2022
Three new businesses have opened and City of Harrison officials have been helping to welcome them into Harrison.
Smart Start Childcare opened at 10135 West Road. The brand-new facility is a second location for owners Haley and Alex Kummer. Smart ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: February 10, 2022
The Harrison Planning Commission approved four new businesses that are expected to open this spring in the City’s historic downtown district.
On the Rocks will be a contemporary vodka and wine bar at 245 Harrison Avenue. Top shelf spirits, high-end cocktai...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: February 7, 2022
The City of Harrison Streets Department has been hard at work maintaining City roads and public parking lots during recent winter storms.
To prepare for last week’s winter storm, the Department’s eight employees performed light maintenance on equipment. Th...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: January 31, 2022
The City of Harrison Police Department’s new vehicle will enable school resource officers to maneuver easily and quickly on school grounds.
The new public safety vehicle was unveiled Jan. 25 following successful fundraising efforts that began in ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: December 27, 2021
A MESSAGE FROM CITY OF HARRISON MAYOR BILL NEYER
The City will experience positive changes this year with a “can-do” attitude all over town.
In addition to Hillwood’s large project, many other meaningful developments will get u...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: December 20, 2021
City of Harrison community members came together to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season Dec. 4. The festivities included longstanding traditions including a parade and tree lighting ceremony.
“We’ve had challenges with COVID, the...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: December 6, 2021
After learning about the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, Brooklynn and Danielle Whitehead asked their parents for permission to have a fundraiser.
The sisters, ages 9 and 6, set up a lemonade stand in front of their family's Harrison home. In a ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: November 22, 2021
A $35-million project is expected to bring about 150 new job opportunities into the City of Harrison. The Harrison Commerce Center will include a 534,055 square foot warehouse and distribution center with support offices.
Hillwood, a nationally r...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: November 15, 2021
Harrison residents are invited to share snapshots from their homes or other places around town that capture the spirit of the season. The photographs may show Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holiday decor, as well as fall and winter scenes.
The ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: November 8, 2021
The City of Harrison has welcomed four new employees who fill recent vacancies.
Kim Downey was named finance director in October 2021. Under her management, the Finance Department oversees the City's $21 million budget, handles all the City's fin...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: November 1, 2021
There are many job opportunities in and near the City of Harrison. Opportunities in healthcare, food service, retail, skilled trades and many other fields are boundless.
Many companies are recruiting workers at entry level or require no experience, making ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: October 25, 2021
City of Harrison residents will see five City Council candidates on the ballot for the Nov. 2, 2021 election. Voters can choose four candidates, who will each serve a four-year term.
The candidates for Council on the Nov. 2 ballot are: Joe Combs,...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: October 18, 2021
The Harrison Mayor's Community Fund is a charity that assists any citizens residing within the Southwest Local Schools District. A tradition of giving was established more than 60 years ago, when a turkey was given to Harrison Mayor Clyde Small, who didn’...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Businesses large and small are invited to attend a Harrison Workforce Development Committee (HWDC) meeting Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harrison High School Activity Center. Employees are difficult to find in today’s world, but stra...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Harrison City Council voted unanimously to approve the Convention of States Resolution during the Oct. 5, 2021 Council meeting. The resolution urges state legislators to add Ohio to a list of states that have adopted resolutions to trigger an Article V Co...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: October 4, 2021
The City of Harrison Police Department includes three officers dedicated to protecting and serving the community's youngest citizens at local schools. School Resource Officers Jennifer Coyle, Jamie Bastin and Nick Lutterbie perform a variety of d...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: September 27, 2021
At least 20 local companies will be recruiting at the Harrison Job Fair Sept. 30 at the Harrison High School Activity Center, 9845 West Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030.
From 3 to 6 p.m., the event is open to the public. Job seekers should bring their r...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: September 20, 2021
Several local agencies are offering support to families and individuals experiencing hardship.
DUKE ENERGY OFFERS SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS STRUGgLINg TO PAY UTILITIES
Duke Energy has compiled a list of resources for customers who are struggling to ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: August 26, 2021
Throughout the City of Harrison, many businesses are hiring. Opportunities in healthcare, food service, retail, skilled trades and many other fields are boundless. However, many businesses face a critical shortage of workers to successfully run their busi...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: August 26, 2021
Southwest Local students went back to school Aug. 17 and for many, they entered brand new classrooms for the first time.
Harrison Junior School and three elementary schools, Crosby, Harrison and Miami Whitewater, are brand new buildings. The &...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: August 9, 2021
Green lawns. Colorful flower beds. Freshly-painted trim. Throughout the City, residents have taken pride in their homes and invested in their property's curb appeal.
Evidence shows that well-maintained properties are more than pretty to look at. They also ...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: August 2, 2021
City of Harrison Fire Chief William Hursong oversees two fire stations and 40 men and women who are cross-trained in a variety of functions. Seventy-five percent of the staff is full-time. The Department also has a medical director and a chaplain.&nbs...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: July 26, 2021
The City of Harrison Senior Center is open to anyone in the area who is age 60 or better. Membership is only $5 and can be purchased Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center (300 George Street).
“We have a lot of fu...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: July 12, 2021
The Hamilton County Planning+Development Department recently notified the City of Harrison it would be the recipient of a $10,000 grant for downtown district planning. The County is managing a total of $100,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: July 5, 2021
Close to 40 organizations participated in the City of Harrison 2021 Fourth of July parade led by Grand Marshal Dennis Helcher. Helcher retired from the Harrison Police Department in 2020 with 37 years of distinguished service.
Citizens lined the streets of...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: June 28, 2021
The City of Harrison has chosen Dynegy to be the preferred electricity supplier for City of Harrison residents. The Electric Aggregation Program began in November 2017, when residents voted to give Harrison City Council the authority to negotiate the most...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: June 21, 2021
As summer heats up in Harrison, Ohio, so do the fun activities. The Harrison Recreation Commission has planned several events for families to enjoy.
Summer Concert Series
Harrison residents and visitors have already enjoyed a few concert...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: June 14, 2021
City of Harrison Police Officer Joseph Willig retired May 28 with 23 years of service to the City. Since 2002, he worked with the community's youngest citizens as a D.A.R.E. officer and school resource officer.
Willig's law enf...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: June 7, 2021
Arrival Day June 8, 2021
The Wall That Heals will arrive via tractor trailer and will be escorted by motorcyclists. The convoy is expected to travel into Harrison June 8 at approximately 6 p.m. Anyone can participate in the arrival by standing along Harris...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements
Posted on: May 31, 2021
Residents and Organizations Recognized by Harrison Tree Board
The City of Harrison Tree Board hosted an Arbor Day celebration April 27. Attendees were each given a red oak sapling to plant. During the event, local citizens were recognized for their efforts...
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City of Harrison News and Announcements