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RESIDENTS PAINT A COZY PICTURE OF LIFE IN HARRISON

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE IN HARRISON

An aesthetically pleasing city provides a better quality of life. In many communities this is accomplished through ordinances and codes for all residents and businesses to follow.

In the City of Harrison, property maintenance codes regulate tall grass, deb...

HARRISON OFFICIALS LIGHT CITY CHRISTMAS TREE

In November 2020, Mayor Bill Neyer made the difficult decision to cancel the City's annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the area. 

Mayor Neyer, along with City Councilman Ryan Grubbs and C...

BZA BUSINESS MAY BE TABLED UNTIL JANUARY

Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Chairman Jerry Wilson has notified the City Building & Zoning Department that he will ask for a motion from the Board to table its only new business on the Dec. 22 meeting agenda until the Jan. 26 meeting. That a...

CITY MEETINGS GO ONLINE FOR DECEMBER

City meetings for December will be conducted online via Zoom. The Dec. 8 Planning Commission meeting access is shown below. Information for the Dec. 15 Council/Committee meetings and the Dec. 22 Board of Zoning Appeal meeting will be provided soon.

The Dec...

FIRST SNOW OF THE SEASON ARRIVES IN HARRISON

Residents of Harrison awoke Tuesday morning to a light blanket of snow. While it wasn't enough to require a shovel or school closings, the white layer provides a great opportunity for photos. 

The City is encouraging residents to share sn...

Mayor's Fund Collecting Toys for Christmas

Volunteers with the Harrison Mayor's Fund are collecting toys for local children in need this Christmas. 

Special boxes placed at businesses in the City will be used to collect toys through Dec. 15. Donations should be new, unwrapped, app...

CITY SPREADS HOLIDAY SPIRIT DESPITE PARADE CANCELLATION

Harrison’s annual Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony are canceled for 2020. The announcement was made by Mayor Bill Neyer at the City Council meeting Nov. 17, 2020 after careful consideration. 

“This decision was not made lightly,” Neyer ...

Harrison Ranked No. 1 in Growth, Affordability for Renters

The City of Harrison is one of the nation's fastest growing cities that is still affordable for renters, according to national rankings provided by LendEDU.

Harrison is ranked no. 1 in Ohio and no. 100 in the U.S. The City is projected to grow by ...

CITY RESIDENTS INVITED TO SHARE SEASONAL IMAGES

As the holiday season gets started in the City of Harrison, residents are invited to participate in a new way to celebrate. 

The City is asking residents to share snapshots from their homes or other places around town that capture the spirit of th...

DORA DRAWS FOOT TRAFFIC DOWNTOWN

Since opening Oct. 15, Harrison's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) has brought more customers into the City's historic downtown district. 

Participating businesses have sold hundreds of cups, which are used by patrons t...

OHIO OFFERS SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF

POLICE SHARE TRICK-OR-TREAT SAFETY REMINDERS

City of Harrison Police Chief Charles Lindsey reminds parents and community members to be diligent about safety during trick-or-treat, which is Oct. 31, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m. He has provided the following safety reminders: 

• Older kids should trick...

TREE BOARD ACTIVITIES BEAUTIFY HARRISON

OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA OPENS OCT. 15

Harrison's Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) will officially open Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. In the DORA, patrons can sip adult beverages as they stroll the main thoroughfare in the City's historic downtown district. 

Businesses in...

RECREATION COMMISSION REIMAGINES 2020 SPOOKTACULAR

The Harrison Recreation Commission has been reimagining Spooktacular festivities, which will be Sunday, Oct. 25, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center (300 George Street).

Due to COVID-19 concerns, there will not be the traditional bounce house, car...

MAYOR'S FUND WILL HELP FAMILIES THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

The Harrison Mayor's Fund will review applications for holiday assistance during the month of November. The Mayor's Fund traditionally partners with local churches and schools to provide assistance in the form of food, clothing, winter coats and toys to h...

HARRISON IS HIGHLY DESIRABLE, BUT AFFORDABLE

LendEDU has ranked the City of Harrison as one of the fastest growing, yet most affordable cities in Ohio and the U.S. Harrison is projected to grow by 16.76% over the next five years and the median monthly home cost in Harrison is $1,346, which means it&...

HARRISON PD INTRODUCES NEW OFFICERS, PROMOTIONS

People who live or work in the City of Harrison may have noticed two new uniformed police officers in the past year.

Officer Trevor Lutterbie was sworn-in to serve the Harrison Police Department in May 2019. He has been a certified Ohio peace officer since...

SCHOOL DISTRICT SHARES TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Southwest Local School District has provided the following information with regard to students returning to school in-person, starting Sept. 8, 2020, People who live, work or drive through the City of Harrison should be advised of these plans, which could...

COMPANY BRINGS JOBS, HQ TO HARRISON

Harrison City Council approved a Community Reinvestment Area tax abatement August 18 to encourage Cincinnati Asphalt to build a 14,500-square-foot office headquarters and warehouse. The $2 million facility will be located at 10200 Harrison Ave. The Cleves...

CITY-WIDE YARD SALE IS SATURDAY, SEPT. 5

Harrison’s City-Wide Yard Sale is Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Harrison Community Center (300 George Street). Shoppers can park and safely browse dozens of sales without having to drive around town. 

The event will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.&a...

HARRISON BUSINESSES ELIGIBLE FOR RELIEF FROM COUNTY

RESTAURANTS, STORES CHOOSE HARRISON

A growing list of restaurants and stores are choosing Harrison for their business. 

In the historic downtown district, the Harrison Planning Commission has approved six new businesses in 2020. The Drunken Hog BBQ at 102 Harrison Avenue is expected...

GOLF OUTING WILL SUPPORT HARRISON MAYOR'S FUND

The 29th Annual Harrison Mayor’s Fund Golf Outing is Sept. 19 at Grand Oak Golf Club in West Harrison. The outing is an important source of income for the Harrison Mayor’s Fund, a charitable organization dedicated to helping those in n...

GRANT WILL IMPROVE WEST ROAD OVERPASS

The City of Harrison is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety on West Road. The City has been examining the West Road overpass and commissioned a traffic study that counted both cars and people using the bridge. Now the City has secured grant funds to...

COUNCIL APPROVES OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA

City Council has moved forward with plans to establish a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in Harrison’s historic downtown district. A DORA allows people to enjoy alcoholic beverages while walking between participating establishments...

PICKLEBALL POPULARITY GROWS IN HARRISON

It’s not uncommon to see a friendly, socially-distanced crowd gathering around Harrison’s pickleball courts. Since the two courts were installed in 2018, a growing group of “pickleballers” are getting out there to e...

POLICE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY RELATIONS

The Harrison Police Department has been focusing on community relations in two important ways. 

The Department has been taking a close look at recent instances of police brutality in other parts of the country. This has led to adjustments in polic...

SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS HONORED IN HARRISON

The City of Harrison installed 35 lamp post banners to honor active duty service members and veterans from the City and surrounding townships.

The banners were hung just before Fourth of July festivities and will remain on display until September throughou...

JULY 4 FESTIVITIES INCLUDE PARADE & FIREWORKS

**UPDATE 7/1/20 The Miss Jacque concert at 7 pm has been canceled. The parade and fireworks will proceed as long as weather and State of Ohio restrictions permit.

Here are details regarding City of Harrison Fourth of July festivities.

4 P.M. FOURTH OF JULY...

PART OF CAMPBELL ROAD CLOSED THURSDAY & FRIDAY

HARRISON COUNCIL CONSIDERS GOLF CART LEGISLATION

UPDATE JULY 23, 2020 City Council will consider an ordinance to permit under-speed, low-speed and utility vehicles to operate on designated streets within Parks of Whitewater, Whitewater Trails and Hickory Flats subdivisions.  A vote is ...

TRADITION OF GIVING CONTINUES WITH MAYOR’S FUND

It all started with a single turkey. The bird was given to Harrison Mayor Clyde Small, who didn’t need it, so he gave it to Fred Dole, co-owner of the Whitewater Market on the corner at 102 Harrison Avenue. There, Mr. Dole cut the turkey in half...

CITY LAUNCHES COMMUNITY PRIDE CAMPAIGN

The City of Harrison is asking residents to share photos of their yard or home improvements to feature on social media and the Community Connect newsletter. All City residents who participate will be placed in a random drawing in September 2020 for a $100...

JULY 4 FIREWORKS & SUMMER CONCERTS PLANNED

The City will continue some of its summer traditions in 2020, with a few changes. 

The Fireworks Will Go On, Parade Plan in the WorksThe City of Harrison will have its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Weather permitting, residents are invi...

SERVICE EXPANSION BEGINS WITH YARD WASTE EVENT

Although some programs and events are canceled and many facilities are not readily accessible, the City of Harrison will begin easing some local COVID-19 restrictions at the end of May. Perhaps the most notable sign of this will be the Yard Waste Clean-Up...

Residents Improve Curb Appeal in Harrison

In neighborhoods throughout the City of Harrison, residents are making efforts to improve curb appeal. One of the most noticeable differences is the storage and screening of trash cans, fire pits, tools, and other items.

“We appreciate the steps ...

Deputy Fire Chief Chetwood Remembered

APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR BUILDING AND ZONING

Residents (or other parties) interested in obtaining building permits may access them online  and deposit them into the window slot at the Community Center (300 George St.) with a check or money order. Or, if there are questions or issues with th...

NEW COVID-19 GUIDELINES SET FOR CITY PROPERTIES

City of Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer has set new policies for City employees and properties, beginning May 1. The highlights of the policies include:

Beginning May 1:

• All City employees will wear protective masks while at work, unless alone in their private of...

STATE ISSUES BUSINESS OPENING REQUIREMENTS

At his COVID-19 news conference on Monday, April 27, Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health issued requirements for businesses to gradually open in Ohio. Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer has stated that the community will follow Ohio’s requi...

CENSUS PARTICIPATION IS KEY FOR HARRISON

As the number of residents in Harrison grows, it’s vitally important that our population is reflected in the 2020 Census results. This ensures fair representation in Congress, as well as our share of funding for schools, hospitals, roads, and mo...

City Council Meetings Available Online

The postponed Harrison City Council meeting from April 7 will be conducted Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. Immediately following that very short meeting (perhaps 5-10 minutes), the regular April 21 Council meeting will begin. 

The public may watch ...

Ohio Primary Election Extended to April 28

Ohio’s Primary Election has been extended to April 28, providing citizens more time to cast a ballot. Polls were closed by public health order on the original election date (March 17) due to the Coronavirus crisis.

If you already voted early for ...

MAYOR PROVIDES UPDATE ABOUT COVID-19

Dear Residents and Community Members: 

On April 2, 2020, Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton extended, expanded and clarified the current "Stay at Home" Order through May 1, 2020. You may read the full language of the order,...

EASTER CELEBRATION CANCELED

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the City’s annual Easter Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2020, has been canceled. All activities including the Easter egg hunt, pancake breakfast breakfast and other activities are canceled. Residents ...

NEW COVID-19 RULES GO INTO EFFECT

As of midnight, Monday, March 23, the City of Harrison is following the new “Stay at Home” orders issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine regarding “essential businesses and employees. That means that:

• All businesses deemed non-es...

RELIEF OFFERED BY DUKE, SBA AND VA

Duke Energy Keeps the Lights On, Waives FeesDuke has suspended disconnections for non-payment during the COVID-19 crisis. Also, effective March 21, Duke Energy will waive all late payment fees and fees for returned checks. Customers who were recently disc...

CITY TAKES STEPS TO CURB COVID-19 CONTAMINATION

UPDATE 3/18/2020 

Following are the latest steps taken by the City of Harrison to fight the spread of COVID-19.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION CHANGEDThe March 18 Council meeting will be in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Community Center - NOT IN COU...

Tax Preparation Help Available for Residents

City of Harrison residents can file City income tax in one of three ways: 

1.     Online: www.ritaohio.com

2.     Phone: 1 (800) 860-7482

3.     Mail: Regional Income Tax Agency, PO Box 94801, Cl...

Summer Fun Registration Starts in March

UPDATE 3/17/2020: Summer Fun Registration has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. More information will be posted on this page when it becomes available. 

The City of Harrison Recreation Commission’s Summer Fun Program is a six-week...

The Wall That Heals Coming to Harrison

Update 4/15/2020: The Wall That Heals visit to the Harrison area June 11-14, 2020 has been postponed. The VFW, City of Harrison and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund jointly decided to postpone the visit out of an abundance of caution for our visitors an...

Mayor Reports on State of the Community

The City is growing with new homes and businesses, reported Mayor Neyer at the Chamber’s annual legislative breakfast. 

Learn more by viewing the Mayor’s presentation (embedded below).

Navigating Our New Website

The City of Harrison has refreshed its website to make it easier for citizens to access services and information from their desktop or mobile device. Site features include:

Calendar Visitors can easily find senior activities, City meeting...