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The Wall That Heals will be in Harrison June 10-13 at JTM. The wall lists the names of the 58,279 people who died serving for the United States in the Vietnam War. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Vietnam tribute wall coming to Harrison

January 27, 2021

A tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War is coming to Harrison this summer. The Wall That Heals will be in town June 10-13.

Despite the pandemic volunteers collected 115 bags of garbage at Great Parks. SUBMITTED PHOTO

COVID doesn’t stop parks volunteers

January 27, 2021

Great Parks volunteers didn’t let the pandemic stop them from giving back to a place they love. While the pandemic may have altered some of the volunteer projects the parks take on in a normal year, many devoted volunteers found a way to continue helping out.

The floor has been replaced and other cosmetic changes have been made in the Whitewater Township Fire Department’s Station 95 in Hooven. SUBMITTED PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK

Firehouse renovations finally coming to end

January 27, 2021

Progress is being made on a huge project for Whitewater Township. In July 2018, township trustees approved $300,000 renovations for the fire houses in Hooven and Miamitown.

1860 Taproom and Bottleshop started giving a portion of its proceeds from its community tap handle to local organizations last February. Shown when the tap room started the fundraising last year are, from left, Northern Row partner Joe Maas, 1860 owner Doug Mangold, Harrison Fire Department Chief Rob Hursong, 1860 owner John Matheny, and 1860 General Manager DJ Zang. FILE PHOTO

Pouring a cold one to help a community cause

January 27, 2021

1860 Taproom and Bottleshop has a unique way for customers to give back to local service organizations. All they have to do is buy a beer.

Harrison Junior School moving to remote learning

January 25, 2021

An increased number in positive COVID-19 cases and quarantines among staff members at Harrison Junior School has sent the building to the distance learning platform… Login to continue reading Login…

Cars lined the parking lot to pay their respects to Bill McKenna at F&M MAFCO. Halie Barger/Harrison Press

Visitation by car honors a Harrison supporter

January 20, 2021

F&M MAFCO’s Chief Operating Officer Bill McKenna was a staple in the Harrison community who appreciated and supported everyone individually. McKenna died at the age… Login to continue reading Login…

Snow guns blow water and air onto the slopes at Perfect North. Submitted Photo

The Perfect Snow

January 20, 2021

A perfect day at the slopes has to include snow, and for decades Perfect North Slopes has been providing that, even if snow is not… Login to continue reading Login…

January 20, 2021

While taking your lights down for the season remember not to throw the broken ones away, recycle them at Great Parks. Holiday Lights Recycling is… Login to continue reading Login…

Teachers waiting to get vaccinated

January 20, 2021

Southwest Local School District teachers could soon receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. “We’re waiting to hear from the governor’s office and the… Login to continue reading Login…

January 20, 2021

Jean (nee Adams) Kinnett, of Harrison, passed away on January 11, 2021, at the age of 76 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was… Login to continue reading Login…