JULY / AUGUST 2022

A person sitting among a crowd of lawn chairs gives a thumbs up while a band plays on a stage in the background.

Pictured: Friends and families enjoyed live music by local band Happiness Jones June 7, kicking off the 2022 Summer Concert Series.

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 their sponsors, Harrison is a fun place to be for summer 2022.

CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF
Harrison families and friends—armed with lawn chairs and canned goods for the Harrison Mayor’s Community Fund—met at the Harrison Community Center June 7 for live music and more.

With the band Happiness Jones rocking in the background, kids cooled off in a steady spray provided by the Harrison Fire Department. The aroma of grilled burgers, hot dogs, brats and metts wafted from the food tent. Many hands were occupied with cold beer and shaved ice.

While the crowd comprised all ages and many walks of life, they all seemed to have one thing in common: they were having a great time. The band Model Behavior also performed June 21 and drew a large crowd.

There are still two concerts: Naked Karate Girls (July 12) and Amy Sailor Band (July 26). The concerts are 7 to 9:30 p.m.

The Harrison Summer Concert Series is made possible by Harrison Recreation Commission and FCN Bank. Food Tent Sponsors are El Mariachi Mexican Cantina, Todd Bischoff of Bischoff Realty, Gypsy Wagon Print Company and Rehage Landscaping.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION PLANNED
The Recreation Commission has also been busy coordinating the City’s annual Fourth of July celebration.

Led by Grand Marshal Mike Dole, the Fourth of July parade will commence at 4 p.m. in historic downtown Harrison. A lifelong Harrison resident, Dole retired from the City’s Streets Department with 22 years of service. He continues to volunteer and serve as an integral contributor to the success of Harrison’s community’s events. He coached Harrison Youth Football for 30 years and is an active parishioner at St. John the Baptist church. Along with his wife Risa, Dole raised three children, Ethan, Lexis and Tanner. Ethan and Lexis have both served on City Council.

Following the parade at 5 p.m., family-friendly festivities are planned at the community center. Food, drinks and adult beverages will be available to purchase. Free activities include a stilt walker, magician, face painting, balloon sculpting, caricature artists, games, prizes. There will be a cornhole tournament at 6 p.m. and live music by The Renegades at 7 p.m. Fireworks will start at dusk.

More recreation events, City meetings and more are provided on the City Calendar.

HARRISON FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

4 PM - Parade through historic Harrison
5 PM - Food and festivities
7 PM - Live music by The Renegades
DUSK - Fireworks

For details visit the City Calendar harrisonohio.gov

GETZ RETIRES WITH 28 YEARS AT HARRISON FIRE

A Harrison Ohio firefighter poses next to a framed turnout coat. The words HARRISON LIEUTENANT GETZ are on the jacket.

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.

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HARRISON CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT

Help the City of Harrison shine a spotlight on our most outstanding citizens! You can nominate your neighbor, family member or someone else who embodies what it means to have a positive impact on the community. Nominees may be of any age but must be a resident of the City of Harrison. Selected citizens will be recognized on the City's Facebook page. To make a nomination, click here.

MAYOR NEYER NAMED DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

The mayor of Harrison Ohio, a man in a blue suit in green tie, talks inside an airplane hangar.

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 college’s commencement ceremony in May.

PLEASE NOTE CITY OFFICES ARE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY, JULY 4, 2022.