Larry Blundred wrote a book based on his love for pickleball. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Book chronicles Otter’s pickleball life

Lawrence Blundred turns to the pickleball community for support, stress relief and fun. He loves the game so much that he wrote a children’s book about it.

Above, VFW Post 7570 donates $1,000 to the Harrison Police Department. From left, Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer, VFW Second Commander Bill Floyd and Commander Mike Whitener. Below, American Legion Post 199 First Vice Commander Jerry Wilson hands a check over to Harrison Mayor Bill Neyer for the Mayor’s Fund. PHOTOS BY HALIE BARGER/Harrison-Press

Vets give to help community

Local veterans are giving back to the community by making donations to the police department and the Mayor’s Fund. Something that happens often in Harrison.

Big Lots is moving from New Haven Road to take part of the old K-Mart store along Harrison Avenue. HALIE BARGER/The Harrison-Press

New businesses, a move, spurring development

Harrison residents can expect to see some new businesses around town this year. City Councilman and Economic Development Committee Member Mike Mains said Shoe Sensation and Planet Fitness will be coming to the area at the city council meeting on Feb.

Carol A. Lipscomb

Carol A. Lipscomb (nee Hall), of Harrison, passed away on February 5, 2021 at the age of 81.

Joyce Grandstaff

Joyce (nee Sprague) Grandstaff, of Harrison, passed away on Feb. 4, 2021, at her home at the age of 71.

Louis Edwin Barth

Louis Edwin Barth, of Whitewater Township, passed away on February 7, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born on June 28, 1942 to Edwin and Nellie (nee Kolb) Barth.

The gravestone of gardener Peter Miller. Submitted Photo

Peter Miller, the master gardener

An interesting Harrison resident from the 1950s was honored in a Harrison Press article in that time period. This person had touched the lives of so many Harrison residents that they wanted to thank him for just being him.

Last year Harrison High School started the Hope Squad to spread mental health awareness in the school. Last year’s squad were, first row, from left, Rachel Rivera, Julia Harmon, Ethan White Second row: Simon Acra, Levi Tidwell, Masyn Dallio Third row: Raileigh Legner, Jackson Giglio, Noelle Ley, Emma Roush, Erin Heyob, Lydia Leurck, Saunti Tolliver, Eve King, Gabby Brandner, Ashley Green, Bailey Howson. SUBMITTED PHOTO

School squad helps fellow students

Members of Harrison High School’s Hope Squad are hoping to make a difference through education. Hope Squad is a nation Hope Squad is a nationally recognized school-based suicide prevention program.

Around Town

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