Court News

The following legal actions were filed in Hamilton County courts, and published in the Cincinnati Court Index. Jan.

Group offers support for traumatic loss

Beacons of Hope is a fourweek grief support group from Loving Hearts Hospice in Bright that offers understanding, compassion, and support for those who have lost someone to traumatic death. Loving Hearts Hospice provides a safe, supportive place where you can mourn, share, and process your personal loss.

Explorers wanted in Harrison

The Harrison Fire Explorers Post 200 is ready to kick off a new year after being dormant due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Explorers are designed for youth to have a place to expand their knowledge and curiosity in the fire and EMS service.

REMC expanding scholarship program

Southeastern Indiana REMC has changed its scholarship program, making the opportunity to receive financial assistance for a post-secondary education available to a greater number of graduating seniors.

Amber DePrez

The power of women

On March 8 we will observe International Women’s Day; a celebration of equality, empowerment and achievements of women. This year, unlike years prior, the theme references Covid-19. Effective female leaders have always been on the forefront of humanitarian issues, so it seems fitting that this year’s them is:

The Cincinnati Reds Camp teaches area youth the fundamentals of baseball and softball. SUBMITTED PHOTO.

Cincinnati Reds Camp to teach FUNdamentals

There are many things to enjoy about baseball. Whether that be the crack of a baseball against a bat, the smell of a ballpark hot dog, or the sun shining down on fresh cut grass.

Harrison’s Ben Peaslee pitches during the Wildcats scrimmage against Little Miami High School on March 20. PHOTO BY SANDY MINOR

Track hosts All-Comers Meet Saturday

A preview of Harrison High School sports: Baseball Coming up Varsity – Wednesday, March 24 at La Salle (scrimmage), 5 p.m.; Saturday, March 27 vs. La Salle at Indian Hill, 10 a.m., vs.

Members of Harrison’s boys tennis team practice volleys, as they avoid rolling tennis balls across the court, at the school March 17. PHOTO BY DICK MALONEY

Experience, depth may put Wildcats at break point

Tennis requires a lot of skills – hand-eye coordination, foot speed, coordination, agility. And, judging by the scene at Harrison High School’s courts March 17, the ability to avoid balls strewn across the court as you rush the net or move from side to side.

Harrison Wildcat Joe Garza leads off first base during the first scrimmage by the baseball team March 20. PHOTO BY SANDY MINOR

First scrimmage leaves coach smiling

Two batters into their scrimmage with Little Miami March 20 – 668 days since the last time Harrison High School’s baseball team stepped on a field against an opponent – the nerves showed. How else to explain that the first out of the game, of 2021, was scored 5-9-4-5-9-2 – third baseman to second baseman to right fielder to third baseman to right fielder to catcher.