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HARRISON EMPLOYERS OFFER BOUNDLESS CAREER OPTIONS

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...

FOUR NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS OPEN IN HARRISON AREA

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 &...

RESIDENTS SHARE PRIDE THROUGH PHOTOS

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 ...

FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVES A GROWING COMMUNITY

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...

SENIOR CENTER WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

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...

CITY RECEIVES GRANT FROM COUNTY FOR PLANNING

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...

COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY

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...

HARRISON HOUSEHOLDS TO SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS

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...

SUMMER CELEBRATIONS IN STORE FOR HARRISON RESIDENTS

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...

OFFICER WILLIG RETIRES; NEW OFFICER SWORN-IN

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...

DETAILS: THE WALL THAT HEALS IN HARRISON

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...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE WALL THAT HEALS

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and accompanying mobile Education Center, will be in Harrison June 10-13, 2021. The memorial will be open to the public 24 hours per ...

RESIDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR TREES AND YARDWORK

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...

MOTORCYCLES TO ESCORT WALL THAT HEALS TO HARRISON

Motorcyclists are invited to help escort The Wall That Heals into Harrison June 8.

The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It will be transported to Harrison via tractor trailer.&a...

CITY PREPARES TO UPDATE MILITARY BANNERS

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.

Residents of Harrison and surrounding townships can apply for a “Hometown Hero” banner to honor a family member who is a...

VETERANS SHARE PERSPECTIVE WHILE PLANNING FOR MEMORIAL

Local veterans are anticipating the arrival of The Wall That Heals in Harrison next month. 

“This means a lot of those of us who served,” said VFW Duwel Post 7570 Commander Mike Whitener. 

&a...

COMMUNITY CENTER TO REOPEN AND OFFER SENIOR MEALS

The Harrison Community Center (300 George Street) will reopen to the public Monday, May 3, 2021 for regular hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior lunches will be offered starting Wednesday, May 5 and are listed on the senior center calendar.  

Durin...

CITY HOSTS SPRING CLEANUP AND ARBOR DAY EVENTS

Cleanup Day is April 24

City of Harrison and Harrison Township residents are invited to drop-off certain household items during Harrison Township Cleanup Day April 24, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The collection site is Industrial Drive, Harrison Ohio 45030....

PUBLIC WORKS PROVIDES WIDE RANGE OF CITY SERVICES

City of Harrison Public Works Director Jim Leslie oversees three departments with 21 employees. The team provides a wide range of City services that keep the community functioning, clean and safe.

The City Services Department handles all the street mainten...

THE WALL THAT HEALS COMING TO HARRISON

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and accompanying mobile Education Center, will be in Harrison for public viewing June 10 to June 13, 2021. The traveling exhibit honors the mo...

MAYOR NEYER RESPONDS TO STATE AUDITOR'S CLAIMS

The City of Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer said the City was officially notified by the State of Ohio on March 4, 2021 that it was being identified as unauditable.

"The City was aware that there were communication issues during the audit and took steps to ...

COUNCIL EXTENDS DORA HOURS TO BOOST BUSINESS

City of Harrison residents and visitors are making their way to the City's historic downtown district to sip adult beverages while strolling and shopping along Harrison Avenue. 

According to 1860 Taproom and Bottleshop Co-Owner Doug Mangold, a han...

HAMILTON COUNTY HOSTS VACCINE CLINIC IN HARRISON

Vaccine Available for Homebound City of Harrison Harrison and Harrison Township Residents

March 20, 2021: The Harrison Fire Department has partnered with Hamilton County Public Health to bring COVID-19 vaccinations into the homes of Harrison and Harrison T...

RECREATION COMMISSION PLANS DRIVE-THRU EASTER CELEBRATION

The Easter Bunny. A stilt-walking Easter egg juggler. Who-Dey the Bengals mascot. Top it off with a stack of pancakes. 

Harrison families are invited to drive-thru and experience a one-of-a-kind Easter Celebration April 3, 9 to 1...

NEW STORES AND GYM COMING TO HARRISON

The City of Harrison is welcoming new businesses and relocations to the community. 

Shoe Sensation opened a new store at 10525 Harrison Avenue on March 3, 2021. The store carries most name brand shoes for women, men and children including a select...

STREET IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR 2021

The City of Harrison Streets Department is planning improvements to make travel safer and easier. Two projects will begin after July 1, 2021.

May Drive will be rehabilitated through mill and overlay, a process that should take about one month. 

Par...

COUNCIL EXPANDS CRA TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES

Community Reinvestment Areas (CRA) are tools permitted by the State of Ohio to allow communities to extend incentives to companies for the construction of new facilities or the expansion of existing facilities. The incentives are an important tool to help...

AWARD-WINNING FINANCE DEPARTMENT MANAGES CITY BUDGET

City of Harrison Finance Director and Tax Commissioner Cathy Stockhoff oversees a budget of $21 million. The Finance Department also includes Accounts Receivable and Payable Clerk Karen Rackers and Human Resources Generalist Bryan Kelly.

The Department pro...

POLICE RAISING FUNDS FOR SCHOOL VEHICLE

RECREATION COMMISSION PLANS 2021 EVENTS

The Harrison Recreation Commission has set dates for many of the City's annual traditions in 2021. 

The annual Easter celebration will be April 3 and will likely include modified versions of an Easter egg hunt and pictures with the Easter...

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&...