June is National Homeowner's Month and the Northwest Regional Housing Authority hosted an open house on Wednesday. June 18 with Anstaff Bank cooking lunch. Michelle Farmer spoke to the group about the value and stability that owning a home brings to a family. The office offers many free services, including help with budgeting and credit issues. Call 870-743-6779 or drop by and see the friendly staff at 317 Industrial Park Road.
The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Cyle and Terran Gates, the owners of Gates Prosthetics & Mobility Clinic. The Gates have both worked with prosthetics for many years in Harrison and now have three locations in Mountain Home, Bentonville, and Harrison. They care about their clients, and the quality and service is excellent. The clinic is located at 1325 Main Street, across the street from McDonald's. The phone number is 479-418-2297.
City employees go above and beyond the regular call to duty! Carl Rine, GIS Coordinator, is searching for a manhole hidden in the brush. He found one he was looking for, and said he was close to finding the second one. Thanks Carl!
Female pilots from around the United States are participating in the ARC (Air Race Classic). The first and second locations to begin the race had to be adjusted due to weather. Many of the pilots will spend the night and take off after 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18. Go to the Boone County Regional Airport on Airport Road, watch the planes land, and meet some great pilots!
Congratulations to Raj Patel and his family as owners of the Super 8 Motel. Every room has recently been remodeled and updated, and they are ready to make you feel at home while in Harrison.
Pardon our Progress!
Utility lines have to be moved for the two new projects the City and ARDOT are doing on Hwy. 65 North. Be kind and go slow. The finished project will be amazing!
The female pilots have had a weather delay leaving Alabama. Here's the link to stay informed on their progress.
https://airraceclassic2025.maprogress.com/
Here are some of the finished photos from downtown. Thank you, Max Scarbrough and Master Gardeners.
Thank you, to the Master Gardeners and Max Scarbrough of Mad Max Welding for the generous discount provided to the city for the flower containers. As part of the Downtown Beautification program, the City has provided the containers, rock, and dirt. The Master Gardeners working on this project were Bob Creamer, Sue Carper, Polly Leimberg, Lisa Proctor, Roxana Creamer, and Jan Walker. Thank you to everyone who has taken part in this project!
Take advantage of this generous offer! Time will run out. Offer expires Friday June 20. Use Code: Father's Day
Here is an amended agenda for the Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Monday, June 16.
Happy Father's Day to all the men in our community who put their families first and do their best to leave a legacy that benefits the whole community.
Happy Flag Day!
The Boone County Conservation District hosted a fun day at Mini Harris Park for families to learn about agriculture, especially how to deal with poison hemlock. One of the demonstrations included learning how to trap wild pigs remotely.
Here's a Friday view of the Bridge Progress. Thank you, ARDOT!
More flowers downtown. Ready for Flag Day, June 14.
There is a nice mixture of flowers and shrubs around the square. Be sure to thank the Master Gardeners and business owners for making the area attractive to visitors.
The City of Harrison and the Creekside Community Center want to wish all the dads "Happy Father's Day."
Sadie Bass will be performing Friday, June 27 at the Creekside Amp. She just released this new hit:
https://www.facebook.com/SadieBassCountryMusic/videos/1884851449006300
In honor of Flag Day, June 14, the American Legion will host a flag lowering ceremony at the flag pole of City Hall on June 13 at 5 p.m. The symbolism and meaning of the 13-fold pattern will be explained. Friday: Assembly at 5 p.m., Flag lowering at 5:15. Saturday, June 14, Assembly at 7:30, Flag raising at 7:45 a.m.
