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HARRISON – City council will hold a public works session to discuss the future of the fire levy at 7 p..m on Tuesday, Dec.

RISING SUN – The Ohio County Commissioners approved a resolution to oppose Link 101 at their joint meeting with County Council on Monday evening.The resolution stands firmly against the proposed State Route 101 “New Alignment” roadway corridor, otherwise known as Link 101, and any other alternatives besides the “no build” alternative.According to the resolution, the commissioners oppose the project because they believe the existing road network of Ohio County and neighboring areas are currently adequate, state funds would be better spent maintaining existing roads, increased traffic would diminish the character of the county, and the taxpayer and societal costs of the project would outweigh the benefits.“These reasons, and others, in our judgment indicate a lack of need for this project,” the resolution reads.The decision comes amid debate among residents of Ohio County and the neighboring area about the Link 101 project.

HARRISON – For the last decade, Christina Hiatt has sought to give as much back to her community as much as possible.As the founder of the Harrison Happenings Community Fund – a women-operated nonprofit organization that benefits families, children and pets in Harrison and beyond – many consider her goal accomplished.“I’ve always wanted to be the person to give back to the community,” she said.Her journey started in the early 2000s, when Hiatt, a single mother, said she struggled to find affordable things to do in the city with her two children.“I couldn’t find anything, there wasn’t even a city Facebook page,” she said.

AURORA – The water will be off in the following areas until further notice for a water main break: Hillview, Sunnyside, Trailside and Springdale. Crews… Login to continue reading Login…