Taylor Oberjohann, an eighth grader at Ohio Connections Academy, won the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her services to Harrison. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Accident moves student to brighten situation

When Taylor Oberjohann saw a teacher nearly hit by a car and a friend get stuck in the dark along West Road in front of Harrison Junior School, she worried. Those two events compelled her to take action to help the Harrison community.

The American Legion donated $1,199 to the Harrison police Department for its utility vehicle fundraiser at the City Council Meeting on Feb. 16. From left Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer, American Legion Post 199 1st Vice Commander Jerry Wilson, Police Chief Charles Lindsey and Councilwoman Jean Wilson. HALIE BARGER/THE HARRISON-PRESS

Legion helps on police XUV budget

The Harrison Police Department is one step closer to getting a new utility vehicle. Yeager-Benson Memorial American Legion Post 199’s 1st Vice Commander Jerry Wilson presented a check for $1,199 to Mayor Bill Neyer and Police Chief Charles Lindsey at the City Council meeting on Feb.

Area expansion may mean more businesses in city

The Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) in Harrison is expanding. The CRA is an economic development program through the state that allows cities to consider tax abatements on structural tax valuations, according to Economic Development Director Shannon Hamons.

Developers want Whitewater to accept street

The Whitewater Trustees could adopt a new street for a development that could bring 16 single family units on the south side of Harrison Avenue near Buena Vista Drive. According to Scott Huber, the site civil engineer with Abercrombie and Associates, the development would be 16 single family units in eight attached buildings on a single parcel of land.

Miamitown Elementary is on the market. HALIE BARGER/THE HARRISON-PRESS

For sale: One used school building

Miamitown Elementary is officially on the market. According to Southwest Local School District Treasurer Thomas Lowe, the school building was placed on the market for sale last week.

Edward Wells

Edward R. Wells

“Sometimes, a story is best told from the end.” – Ed Wells Edward Ronald Wells, 96, passed away peacefully Monday, February 15, 2021. Born on November 7, 1924, in Candor New York, Ed continued to reside in Candor with his Mother, Father, and older brother.

Harrison branch library hosts virtual events

Here are events scheduled for the Harrison branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Space is limited; advance registration required: Children’s Events, Classes: Virtual Family Storytime Mondays, March 8, 15, 22, and 29, 9:30-10 a.m.

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Female owners share secrets of success

Every day across America, millions of women kiss babies, partners and pets goodbye. We unlock storefronts, fire up computers and call meetings to order.

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Two join Great Parks board

Stacey DeGraffenreid and Caren Laverty have joined the board of the Great Parks of Hamilton County. DeGraffenreid and Laverty were appointed by Hamilton County Probate Court Judge Ralph Winkler.