City of Harrison
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The Fire Pension Board met today at City Hall.
Friday afternoon and evening will be an amazing party for Harrison. Almost 30 vendors will have booths on the square to give away items or provide an activity for all ages to participate in. ALL FREE!!!! All festivities begin at 4 p.m. with an interesting conversation between Col. Marcus LaRue Harrison and President/General George Washington! (Mayor Jackson and Mike Wood). The Chamber will host a ribbon cutting and Mayor Jackson will make a real proclamation. Entertainment, music, games, historic tours, food trucks and local restaurants gets everyone wamred up for Music on the Square from 6-8 p.m. Don't miss out! Bring your lawn chairs.
Rose Hill Clean-up Day set
May 16, 2026
Volunteers are needed for a Rose Hill Cemetery Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 16. The Perpetual Care Cemetery Board is asking for volunteers to arrive anytime after 9 a.m. with their work clothes. Members of the Twentieth Century Club, the DAR, and the City will be pitching in.
If possible, try to park on the back side of the cemetery, using the parking area at the old Senior Center at 803 E Rush. We need volunteers to bring tools such as weedeaters, snippers, rakes, and more. Don't forget your gloves, hats, sunglasses, and possibly a lawn chair for taking a break. It is suggested everyone planning to stay for an extended period bring a sack lunch, snack, and plenty of drinking water.
Hope to see everyone in their work clothes ready to work.
The Bridge is looking good Monday morning. Eyeballs only, no vehicles ... yet! But it will open when ARDOT gives the OK! Just hang tight!
If you own one of the historical businesses in town, please post a photo and share with our community a little bit of your history. We want to celebrate your birthdays, too. Here’s an old photo of Hudson’s Grocery Store that is at the Boone County Historical Museum. Be sure to tag the city, so we see it too! We love sharing good news about our community! Happy 150th Birthday Harrison! We begin our celebration Friday at 4 p.m.
FRIDAY IS THE KICK-OFF PARTY FOR OUR 150th Birthday!!! Everything begins at 4 p.m. downtown at the Bandstand. There will be activities and give-a-ways for all ages. Parking could be an issue, so if possible take advantages of one of the public lots which are close by. Music on the Square begins at 6 and will have the West side of the Square blocked to through traffic.
No matter what the package states, Wipes are not Flushable and are very bad for the City's sewer system. We all want this part of government to work properly. Correct?
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting Americans to pray for the nation. Although formally established by Congress in 1952 and set to its current date in 1988 by President Reagan, it stems from a long tradition of days of fasting and prayer, beginning with the Continental Congress in 1775.
Crouse Construction of Harrison has the contract with the City to line up the streets of Harness and Hester Drives to create an intersection that flows properly. The current intersection uses the Med Plaza's property. The progress is looking very good!
Mayor Jackson met with KLOVE Radio's Joel Reagan in March. Tonight at 9:30 p.m. that interivew will be will air this Sunday night (April 26th) at 9:30 p.m. on 91.9 K-LOVE Radio (KHLR) Harrison . Tune in and see what Mayor Jackson and Joel had to talk about.
There's been an increase of "wipes" in the sewer system recently. In spite of what the packaging states, they are not safe for flushing. Please help protect our pipes!
You can follow the link below to view proceedings from the April 23 meeting of the Harrison City Council.
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2026/april-23%2C-2026/26767279
Scouting America Troop 60 attended the Harrison City Council meeting on Thursday night as part of a merit badge requirement. Assistant Scout Master David O’Neal accompanied the young men. The Scouts, Noah Riley, Evan Ables and William Earnest.are pictured with Mayor Jackson, and past Eagle Scout Councilman Larry Phillips.
Just reminder: Before your sprinklers come on, the system must be tested.
Here are the vendors we have so far that are giving away Harrison150 Swag or providing fun activities for families. We will have lots going on for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the afternoon and Music on the Square from 6-8 that evening.
Paving is still progressing around the city. Here's the list.
Our Police and Fire are the best! Thank you for taking care of our community.
NEXT WEEK, Friday, May 1 is the Kick-Off celebration for Harrison150. Have you heard our city is turning 150 years old? Vendors are setting up at 3 p.m. and events begin at 4 p.m. at the Bandstand on the Downtown Courthouse Lawn. Vendors will either provide a free activity for children and adults or some Harrison150 Logo Swag -- all free while supplies last. After the ceremony, tours will be given of the historic downtown and transportation will be provided to go to the Boone County Heritage Museum for free tours. Local restaurants and food trucks will be available and Music on the Square will begin at 6 p.m. Get a T-shirt at Explore Harrison for $15. This is a big deal for our community and we don't want you to miss out on the first of many activities to celebrate this birthday! Watch for a list of vendors to be posted very soon!
If your group or business would like to wear the Harrison150 T-shirts on Friday, May 1 which is the kick-off day for this big party for our city, you need to have them ordered by this Friday, April 24. Call or text Sheri at 870.416.5266 asap. If you need less than five, you can purchase them at Explore Harrison. This party will continue all year, so purchase some shirts or magnets for your staff or customers and let's show our community spirit. Shirts are light blue or gray and only $15.
The Harrison City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. Follow the link below for a preview of the meeting. Keep in mind that other documents could be added to the folder, but the link will remain the same.
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2026/april-23%2C-2026%2C-preview/26767228
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2026/april-23%2C-2026%2C-preview/26767228
