October is Fire Safety Month, and our fire department wants to keep you safe! Thanks to our Northark Intern, Ashley Copeland, you can meet a firefighter and pick up their favorite safety tip. Today, meet Firefighter Ethan Martin. Thank you for your service.

Great things are happening downtown in Harrison, including a new roof for the original Montgomery Wards Building.

Creekside Community and Aquatics Center is celebrating its first anniversary. On Friday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., there will be special Fall Festival activities for members only to say, "Thank you, Harrison!" We will also publish some testimonials on how Creekside has improved the health of our community! (Make sure your membership has been renewed so you don't miss out!)

Congratulations to James Glick, owner of Boone County Building Supply, who hosted a ribbon-cutting this morning with the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce. Boone County Building Supply is a trusted source for quality lumber, metal, windows, and more, located at 4081 Hwy. 7 in Harrison. The phone number is 870-292-6575.

The Bridge construction is going well, and if the weather cooperates, it is planned to open in the Spring of 2026 — sooner than initially expected.

The Public Works Safety-Buildings Grounds Supervisor, Dalton Ramsey, took on the watering duty today. They add so much to the look of Main Street!

Deputy Chief Thanh Ketchum is our highlighted firefighter today. October is Fire Safety Month, and thanks to the Northark Intern, Ashley Copeland, we have featured a different firefighter each day. Thanks for everything the department does for our community.

As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure, please note that N Chestnut Street, between Highway 65 and Prospect Street, will be closed tomorrow, October 15, 2025. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our streets and make them safe for everyone. Please be aware of the signage, flaggers, workers, and their equipment as you approach the work area.

In honor of Fire Safety Month, Northark Intern Ashley Copeland gathered information and safety tips from each Harrison Firefighter! Today, let's meet Lt. David Williams.

The Perpetual Care Cemetery Committee will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

In honor of Fire Safety Month, Northark Intern Ashley Copeland gathered information and safety tips from each Harrison Firefighter! Today, let's meet Lt. Trevor Lowery.

In honor of Fire Safety Month, Northark Intern Ashley Copeland gathered information and safety tips from each Harrison Firefighter! Today, let's meet

In honor of Fire Safety Month, Northark Intern Ashley Copeland gathered information and safety tips from each Harrison Firefighter! Today, let's meet Lt. Chad Morris.

The Harrison community will honor and celebrate the life of Ken Bailey on Saturday, Oct. 11, at St. John's Episcopal Church from 4 to 5 p.m. The celebration of life will continue at the Lyric Theater from 5 to 8 p.m. Ken was known for his civic roles and volunteer efforts with the Ozark Arts Council as a founding member/executive director. His commitment to the arts and culture in our region left a meaningful legacy. He always offered a warm smile and a helping hand to those around him. Ken also founded the House of Hope and always helped others in need.

Thanks to Robert and some of the guys from The Woodshed who helped clean up what is commonly called "The Hole in the Wall."

Road Closure for Monday:

As a part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our city’s infrastructure,
S. Cherry St. between W. Gordon Ave. and W. Newman Ave. will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for a sewer tap repair.
Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our streets and make them safe for everyone.

Please be aware of the signage, flaggers, workers, and their equipment as you approach the work area.

Today's featured firefighter is Capt. Jake Waldon. October is Fire Prevention Month, and each day, we learn a little about our firefighters and their favorite safety tips. This feature is thanks to Northark Intern Ashley Copeland.

Look who made the Harrison Daily Times! Thanks, firefighters, for helping students know about fire safety.

Today's featured firefighter is Battalion Chief Bryan Wheeler. October is Fire Prevention Month, and each day, we learn a little about our firefighters and their favorite safety tips. This feature is thanks to Northark Intern Ashley Copeland.