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City Council Recap: Community, Commitment, and Moving Forward Together

A warm welcome to Harrison's new police officer One of the most meaningful moments of the evening was the swearing-in of Tyler Ballauer, officially welcoming him to the Harrison Police Department. Introduced by Chief Charles Lindsay, Officer Ballauer brings a strong background in public service. He is a Ross High School graduate, earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami University, completed the Ohio State Highway Patrol Police Academy in 2022, and most recently served with the

New Year, New Term: Highlights from Harrison City Council | January 6

Harrison City Council opened the year with its first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, January 6, marking the start of a new council term and a series of updates focused on the year ahead. New Council Members Sworn In Mayor Ryan Grubbs and Councilmember Bill Neyer A new year brings new beginnings and the start of a new term for Harrison City Council. Mayor Ryan Grubbs opened the meeting by swearing in Tanner Dole, Patty Van Cleve, Ed Whitt, and Bill Neyer, officially welcoming the

City Council Year-End Meeting Includes Target Development Announcement

Harrison City Council held its final meeting of the year on Tuesday (Dec. 16), blending routine City business with meaningful moments of appreciation, reflection, and a look ahead to the new year. Development Agreement and Retail Update Council approved the final property agreement for the retail development at 10400 Harrison Avenue, marking a major milestone for the project and the official announcement of Target as the first confirmed retail tenant. John Silverman, repres

Harrison Christmas Parade: Mayor's Choice and People’s Choice Award

What an incredible night in Harrison! The 2025 Christmas Parade once again filled our streets with lights, holiday spirit, and true hometown pride. Thank you to the residents, organizations, and businesses who created such festive floats, and to the community who bundled up, came out, and lined the streets to cheer them on. Each year, Mayor Grubbs has the fun, but tough, job of choosing his favorite float. This year’s Mayor’s Choice Award went to Conex Talk for their fantas

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Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting - Saturday, Dec. 6.

The City of Harrison invites residents and visitors to a festive evening of community holiday cheer in downtown Harrison. The annual parade kicks off at 5:00 p.m. For more details please visit the event page on City's website.

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Welcome to the Mayor’s Monthly Video FAQ - your direct line to Harrison’s leadership. Each month, Mayor Grubbs sits down to answer real questions from residents just like you. From city projects and development updates to community events and everyday concerns, these videos offer honest, approachable insights into what’s happening in our hometown.

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