For the first time this school year, the Southwest Local School District had zero reported cases of COVID-19. Superintendent John Hamstra said this is big for the district after one of the hardest years in his 21-year career.
Joseph N “Joe” Ecklar, beloved father of Gary Ecklar and Jerry (Wendy) Ecklar. Cherished grandpa of Diana Lake, Brooke Ecklar, Austin (Emily) Ecklar, Monica (Eric) Weiss, and Myranda Ecklar. Great-grandpa of four. Dear brother of the late Barbara Mosmeier and Jim Ecklar. Close friend of Joy Cornett and her two children, Lori McCoy and Kevin Cornett.
Kenneth Lee Dryden Jr. loving son of Mildred (nee Vickroy) and the late Kenneth Lee Dryden Sr. Dear brother of David (Carolyn) Dryden. Devoted uncle of David (Annette) Dryden II and Grant (Mary) Dryden and great-uncle of David III, Lily, Ian, Rosalie and Gabriel Dryden. Nephew of Joyce (the late David) Hawk and Barbara (the late Chuck) Johnson. Good friend for many years of Darrel Moster.
Each year, March is designated as National Women’s month with a special presidential proclamation to honor the achievements of American women. This celebration began nationally in 1981 with a week in March being declared as Women’s History Week. In 1987 a new bill was passed which proclaimed the entire month of March as Women’s History Month which helps to celebrate the contributions women had made in a variety of fields.
Ivy Tech Community College has named Shakira Grubbs as the college’s statewide assistant vice president of Recruitment, effective March 1. Grubbs currently serves as vice chancellor for Enrollment Services and Student Success at the Lawrenceburg Campus.
Members from the East Central FFA Chapter competed in the District 12 FFA Leadership Contests at East Central High School on March 6. Contests varied from several categories of demonstrations, multiple public speaking events, and quiz bowl.
Safety improvements are coming to Harrison Avenue and West Road. Harrison applied for safety funds through the Ohio Department of Transportation to improve areas that are considered dangerous.
State Reps. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and Sara Carruthers (R-Hamilton) gave sponsor testimony on House Bill 109, legislation that creates new criminal offenses to combat rioting, looting, and violence in Ohio.
The city of Harrison and Harrison Township hosted a public hearing for the purpose of three businesses’ admission to the Joint Economic Development District. The JEDD is an agreement between the city and the township in order to promote economic development.
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