Fire hits RV, boat storage
One part of Premier RV and Boat Storage on Ohio 128in Whitewater Township is in ruins after an early morning fire Saturday, July 17. According to… Login to continue reading Login…
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Love’s ask for time to make changes to truck stop plans
Harrison Township residents are continuing efforts in keeping Love’s Travel Stop out of Harrison. Residents and business owners in the township spoke at both the… Login to continue reading Login…
Harrison Twp. says wait on that annexation agreement
The agreement to annex land for Harrison Township into the city is not as agreeable as first thought. Harrison Township trustees voted July 14 to… Login to continue reading Login…
Longtime Crosby Twp. trustee not running for re-election
Jim Niehaus announced on July 12 that he will not be running for re-election in Crosby Township this November. His term ends on Dec. 31. … Login to continue reading Login…
Company gives back with shred day
If you have documents sitting around your house in need of shredding F&M MAFCO is hosting the perfect opportunity to do just that. Community Shred Day will take place from 8 a.m.
Agreement will allow annexation
Harrison Township and the city of Harrison are close to an annexation although it violates the Joint Economic Development District the two are in. Harrison City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the township for the annexation of three parcels of land at the intersection of Dry Fork and Simonson roads into the city.
VFW says thank you to all veterans
A meaningful tribute to veterans was just what Bill Floyd and Mike Whitener had hoped for when planning the first Thank a Vet day at Harrison VFW Post 7570. On July 3 veterans from the area were invited to Thank a Vet day as a way to be honored for their service.
Two women expanding the reach of their garden
Two Harrison women are serving the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs. Betty Cookendorfer was recently named director of the CAR Garden Clubs which serves nine states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, National Capital Area New Jersey and New York.
Woman drowned after kayak overturned in Whitewater River
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said Bobbie Egan, 60, drowned after her kayak overturned in the Whitewater River on July 3. According to a press… Login to continue reading Login…
Coming Down
A demolition crew began tearing down Harrison Elementary on June 28. Southwest Local Schools will cut the ribbon on the new Harrison Elementary on Sunday, Aug. 1. The district will open four new buildings this year including two on the central campus behind the high school. The new Harrison and Crosby elementary buildings are on the same sites, behind the old buildings. The ribbon cutting ceremonies for the other three buildings will take place on Aug. 1 as well. HALIE BARGER/THE HARRISON-PRESS