Abrams’ bill to protect military children passes House

State Reps. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta) say the Ohio House has approved House Bill 92, their legislation that requires public children services agencies to report child abuse or neglect in military families to the appropriate military authorities.

Vaccine at high school

COVID-19 vaccinations will be available from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 12, at the Harrison High School Activity Center.

Harrison High School students who attend Great Oaks Career Campuses prepare for their virtual state contest. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Students help others prepare for virtual contest

The pandemic that created social distancing has also brought together groups of Harrison High School students recently. The issue: Students in the high school of business program offered by Great Oaks Career Campuses at Harrison qualified for state DECA business and marketing competition, but since the event is virtual, they needed to record their presentations.

Lyness backs bill helping small business, hospitality

The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced legislation that would establish the Hoosier Hospitality Small Business Restart Grant Program to support Indiana’s jobs and economy, according to State Reps. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) and Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville).

Doris Gibbons

Gibbons awarded for customer service

Doris Gibbons, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Harrison, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.

Around Town

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Sold sale up at Miamitown

The Southwest Local School District board accepted a bid for the sale of Miamitown Elementary at the school board meeting on March 18. Tom Ratterman placed the bid for $800,000 cash with no contingencies, according to Southwest Local Schools Treasurer Thomas Lowe.

Man killed in 3-vehicle crash

One man was killed and several injured in a Friday afternoon three-vehicle crash near the Ohio and Indiana border in Harrison Township, Indiana. Andrew Weisenbach, 85, of Batesville was a passenger in a Hyundai SUV driven by Gregory Riede, 69, of West Harrison, according to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s office.