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City Council Recap: Welcoming Home a Firefighter and Preparing for the Holidays

The Nov. 4 City Council meeting began with a big welcome home for a Harrison firefighter returning from military service in the Middle East. Mayor Ryan Grubbs recognized Jonathan “Johnny” Swiecki, an Army staff sergeant who has returned to work with the Harrison Fire Department. “I’d like to welcome you back home. Thank you for your service,” Mayor Grubbs said. The Mayor thanked Johnny for serving his country and community, acknowledged his family’s support and encouraged res

Here’s What’s Taking Shape Along Harrison Avenue

Exciting news! First Watch is preparing to join Harrison Town Center, and Olive Garden has taken an early step toward a possible location there, too. Nearby, the development beside Kroger has its first confirmed tenant. “To see this development continue to fill in with businesses that people know and want to have close to home is really exciting,” said Mayor Ryan Grubbs. First Watch Plans for Harrison Town Center First Watch, known for breakfast, brunch and lunch, is expected

City Council Recap: Harrison Honors Service and Prepares for the Holidays

The Oct. 6 City Council meeting was full of hometown pride as the City of Harrison celebrated the people who serve our community. A father pinned on his son’s firefighter badge during the opening ceremonies. Alex Inderhees, a 2022 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School, was sworn in as a full-time firefighter/paramedic serving right here in his hometown. The evening also recognized Lt. Shaun Miller and Sgt. Mark Wise in their new ranks and welcomed Officer Joe Johnson

TJ Maxx, Chase Bank Join Town Center

Harrison Town Center is making regional headlines again, and the latest news brings two more familiar names closer to home. TJ Maxx and Chase Bank have signed leases at the approximately $60 million development at 10400 Harrison Avenue. With those additions, every available space is now either leased or in the final stages of negotiations. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported the new leases Sept. 24, continuing a run of coverage that has included the Cincinnati Business Courier,

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