Girls carry on Poppy tradition
Harrison’s Memorial Day parade will feature three girls as a part of the Miss Poppy tradition. The poppy traditions stem from a poem written by Lt.
News 2
Read MoreGirls carry on Poppy tradition
Parades mark celebrations of Memorial Day
There are plenty of opportunities to honor veterans who died serving our country this Memorial Day weekend. It starts on Sunday, May 30 in Crosby Township with its 106th annual parade.
Schools deciding how to divide COVID funds
The Southwest local School District is working to decide how it will spend $9.6 million in CARES Act funding. The funds are through the American Rescue Plan, also known as Cares Act Two, or Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund.
Graduation info
Southwest Local Schools will host three graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 28. The district will honor 2020 graduates with a ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
Classroom auctions
The Southwest Local School District is auctioning off, May 14-24 online, contents of classrooms from the five school buildings the district is decommissioning this year. The district plans to offer lots containing the entire contents of the classrooms.
Big(gby) coffee lovers bring shop to Whitewater
Biggby Coffee is bringing new brews to Whitewater Township. Jason and Sara Mullins opened a franchise on Suspension Bridge Road on April 27.
City banners honors those who serve
Kathy Williams wanted to do something to honor Harrison hometown heroes, like her son, Alex. She approached the city about hanging banners downtown.
Reunited, and it feels so good
Seniors haven’t seen each other since senior centers closed at the start of the pandemic. But the wait is finally over.
New subdivision may bring in 400 homes
Another residential development could be down the road for Harrison. Edgewood Road could soon be the site for over 400 new homes.
Road work ahead
Warmer weather marks the beginning of road work. Commutes in and around Harrison may get messy due to construction projects on the roadways.