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HARRISON CALENDAR FILLED WITH FUN EVENTS

Harrison Recreation Commission and The District volunteers have put more than a dozen events on the calendar for 2023. 

The Rec Commission plans several annual events that are family-oriented. The Commission’s goal is to enhance and impr...

HARRISON FIRE CHIEF HELPED DAMAR HAMLIN

City of Harrison Fire Chief Rob Hursong was part of the emergency response team at the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills game January 2 when Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed.

“Everyone on our team had a part in the care that was provided on the field...

SCHOOLS LEAD IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Emerging from the effects of COVID, Harrison entities have been reenergizing their partnerships to enhance local workforce opportunities. Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce, City of Harrison, Southwest Local School District (SLSD), Cincinnati State and ...

CITY COUNCIL STARTS 2023 WITH PRIORITIES

Harrison City Council will be taking a close look at tax collection and recreational amenities in 2023. 

At the Jan. 4, 2023 meeting, the council approved committee, boards and commissions assignments. Mayor Bill Neyer introduced new committees an...

FOUR HARRISON BUSINESSES WIN CHAMBER RECOGNITION

Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce will recognize four Harrison businesses and two non-nonprofit organizations with its annual awards. The Chamber is a membership organization that connects businesses of all sizes, industries and locations in Harrison a...

COMMUNITY FUND HELPING 75 LOCAL FAMILIES

Through the Harrison Mayor’s Community Fund (HMCF) neighbors and businesses came together to assist 75 local families experiencing hardship this holiday season. The families helped represented 304 residents, including 138 children.

Each of the families ass...

HARRISON SENIORS CELEBRATE THE SEASON TOGETHER

Seniors from the Harrison area enjoyed an annual Christmas dinner at the Harrison Community Center Dec. 9. Mayor Bill Neyer was on hand to help distribute door prize gifts donated by area businesses. There were enough prizes for all of the several dozen i...

STORYWALK® INSTALLED AT HARRISON COMMUNITY CENTER

The half-mile, paved walking path at Harrison Community Center (300 George St.) has a story to tell. In fact, it will tell many new stories each year.

Harrison resident and Boy Scout Elijah Dean installed a StoryWalk® project Dec. 3, 2022. The proj...

HARRISON EXPANDS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

The City of Harrison's annual Christmas celebration Dec. 3 will have more activities than ever. 

Fireworks Will Cap Off the Night

The major addition to the holiday festivities is an "extra special tree lighting" at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Bill Ne...

RESIDENTS REMINDED ABOUT TRASH CAN SCREENING

In recent years, the City of Harrison has become more diligent about enforcing property maintenance codes. The City recently sent residents a reminder specifically about trash can screening. The reminder is also available as a PDF.

The City&a...

ROAD REPAIRS PLANNED FOR 2023

Throughout the City of Harrison, repairs are planned to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in 2023. 

Park Avenue Under ConstructionA complete reconstruction of Park Avenue, from Jefferson to State streets, began in October 2022. The project inc...

CITY OFFERS USED VEHICLES FOR SALE

The City of Harrison has used vehicles for sale through a sealed bidding process. The bid opening is scheduled for Nov. 22 at 10 a.m..

The following vehicles can be inspected Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Wastewater Treatment Plan...

TRAINING PREPARES FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR TOUGH JOB

First responders never know what their work day is going to look like. But, they can prepare for scenarios and ensure they’re equipped with the right tools. 

At the Harrison Fire Department, the annual Fourth of July fireworks show is a ...

HARRISON NAMES DUGANIERO FIRST FEMALE DETECTIVE

The City of Harrison Police Department promoted Tara Duganiero to detective corporal at City Council Oct. 18.  She was hired as a police officer in 2016 and has been a certified Ohio Police Officer since 2011. She began her police career with the...

MAYOR'S COMMUNITY FUND PREPARES FOR HOLIDAY GIVING

The Harrison Mayor's Community Fund (HMCF) will have a "dine and donate" fundraiser Oct. 25, 2022 at Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, 10927 New Haven Road. Between 5 and 9 p.m., HMCF will receive 15 percent of all purc...

CITY WATER SOFTENER PROJECT COMPLETED

The City of Harrison Public Works Department has completed the installation of a water softener. Residents should bypass or adjust their home softeners as soon as possible. 

As of Oct. 12, 2022, the City Water Plant is dispensing water at a hardne...

HARRISON POLICE HIRE TWO; MACMURDO PROMOTED

The City of Harrison Police Department has welcomed two new officers and promoted a 14-year veteran of the Department. The employees were sworn-in by Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer at the October 4, 2022 City Council meeting. 

Chris MacMurdo was promot...

RESIDENTS RECEIVE STABILIZED RATE FOR NATURAL GAS

The City of Harrison has worked closely with Energy Alliances to establish a cost-stabilizing program for natural gas. This program is known as aggregation. For the term October 2022 to October 2024, Energy Alliances has secured a price of $0.839 per cubi...

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: TRIPLE CATS MARKS 13 YEARS

RITA REACHES OUT TO HARRISON TAXPAYERS

The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) has mailed “non-filing notices” to taxpayers who neglected to file a municipal income tax return. The letter was sent to 2,548 people who lived or worked in the City of Harrison in 2021.  ...

NEW POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES SWORN-IN

Two new City employees were sworn-in at the September 6 City Council meeting. 

Derek Bischoff was hired as an officer at the Harrison Police Department. Bischoff has worked as an officer for the Village of Mariemont, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Offi...

WATER SOFTENER ACTIVATION RESCHEDULED

The City of Harrison Public Works Department is completing the installation of a water softener and has rescheduled activation. Residents should bypass their home softeners during the first week of October. 

The reverse osmosis system will process...

IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR DRY FORK ROAD CORRIDOR

The City of Harrison is working with Hamilton County and Harrison Township to improve traffic flow at the Dry Fork Road and I-74 interchange. 

The first phase the Dry Fork Road Corridor Project, slated for 2025 or 2026, includes widening the bridg...

NEW UTILITY BILLING SYSTEM EMPOWERS RESIDENTS

The City of Harrison has a new utility billing system that gives residents more information at their fingertips.

“We hope residents will find it user friendly and embrace all the features it offers,” said Finance Director Kim Downey.

The...

WATER SOFTENER ACTIVATION PUSHED TO FALL

The City's Public Works Department is completing the installation of a water softener and the projected date for activation is pushed to mid-September. Contractors are completing final electrical testing, startup and programming steps. 

When activ...

GARDEN CLUB BUSY BEAUTIFYING HARRISON

The Shaker Farms Garden Club been helping Harrison improve aesthetic more every year.

One of the Club’s newest projects is the Larry Mortashed garden behind the Harrison Community Center. The Club raised $1,000 with a plant sale in the spring, an...

HELLO HARRISON: LOCAL EVENTS BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER

With the end of summer in sight, Harrisonians still have several opportunities to celebrate the season. Economic Developer Shannon Hamons described upcoming events on Hello Harrison, a show airing on Time Warner channels 15 (Spectrum) and 845 (Cincinnati ...

RESIDENTS INVITED TO DROP OFF YARD WASTE

City residents are invited to bring grass clippings, brush and other yard waste Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drop-off site is 510 Industrial Drive near the City garage and salt dome.

Lead Man Dave Perkins said there will be three worke...

FITZGERALD AND REARDON RETIRE FROM CIVIL SERVICE

Two of City of Harrison’s longtime employees, Peggy Fitzgerald and Amanda Reardon, have retired with 39 combined years of service.

PEGGY FITZGERALD SETS SAIL

Peggy Fitzgerald began working in the City Utilities Department in 2004. Soon a...

WATER AND ELECTRIC UPDATES RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW

Work continues on the City's water softener, and the energy aggregation program provides stability of costs. 

Water Softener Activation Pushed to August

The City's Public Works Department is completing the installation of a water softener and the p...

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ADDS THREE BUSINESSES

Three new places to shop, eat and drink have opened in the City of Harrison’s historic downtown district this month. City officials have been helping to welcome the new businesses. 

Mojave Groom Room opened July 1 at 231 Harrison Avenue....

FIREFIGHTERS RECOGNIZED FOR LIVE-SAVING RESPONSE

A March 21, 2022 call to Harrison Fire Department for a “lift assist” turned into an opportunity to save a life. 

Captain Doug Nusekabel, Firefighter and Paramedic Daric Hamon, Firefighter and Paramedic Andrew Hardwick, and Fir...

COUNCIL SUPPORTS INSTALLATION OF BABY BOX

Harrison City Council voted unanimously to support the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at its regular meeting June 21, 2022.

Reach Out Pregnancy Center Executive Director Diane Elrod and Chairwoman Amy Searcy presented Council with information about ...

GETZ RETIRES WITH 28 YEARS AT HARRISON FIRE

Ronnie Getz retired from Harrison Fire Department May 25. He began working for Harrison Fire Department part-time in 1994. Over the course of 28 years, he became full-time, was promoted to lieutenant, and achieved many certifications.

Among many awards and...

HARRISON IS A FUN PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMER

The Harrison Recreation Commission enhances and improves the quality of living in Harrison. Through events and activities, the commission creates a culture that fosters good will, neighborly exchange and family enjoyment. Thanks to these volunteers and th...

MAYOR NEYER NAMED CINCINNATI STATE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

City of Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer was named 2022 Distinguished Alumnus by Cincinnati State, where he graduated cum laude in 1986 with an associate’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology. 

Mayor Neyer was honored during the coll...

THERE ARE NO UNWOUNDED SOLDIERS

Shannon David Hamons is the Economic Development Director for the City of Harrison, Ohio and was a volunteer at The Wall That Heals during the summer of 2021. The editorial that follows was originally published in the Harrison Press in June 2021. ...

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY PLANNED

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...

CITY SETS SCENE FOR FOOD TRUCK RALLY

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...

EVENTS PAY TRIBUTE TO MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS

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...

HARRISON PROGRAMS FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

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...

CITY SEEKS CITIZENS FOR THE SPOTLIGHT

The City of Harrison would like to shine a spotlight on outstanding citizens.

Community members are invited to nominate their neighbors, family members or others for the Harrison Citizen Spotlight. The Citizen Spotlight will shed light on good deeds happen...

CITY WATER SOFTENER IS IN THE WORKS

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...

MECKESHEIM FUND MORE THAN HALFWAY TO GOAL

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 ...

RETIREES REFLECT ON 25+ YEARS AT POLICE DEPARTMENT

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...

RECREATION COMMISSION PLANS 2022 EVENTS

The Harrison Recreation Commission has set dates for many of the City's annual traditions in 2022. Volunteers are planning many family-friendly activities throughout the year. 

The annual Easter Celebration is April 16 and includes a pancake break...

HARRISON FUND WILL ASSIST SISTER CITY

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...

SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR CELEBRATING 23 YEARS

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 ...

MAYOR: SPRING IS A TIME TO CELEBRATE

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...

CITY CELEBRATES NEW BUSINESS OPENINGS

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 ...

FOUR NEW BUSINESSES APPROVED DOWNTOWN

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...

STREETS DEPARTMENT TACKLES WINTER STORMS

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...

SCHOOL SAFETY VEHICLE PURCHASED THROUGH DONATIONS

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 ...