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Congratulations to Our 2023 Volunteer Walk of Fame Members

This year’s Volunteer Walk of Fame inductees includes Elaine Cohen, Larry Schwartz, and Steve Uckotter. These outstanding volunteers have reached a milestone of 250 or more volunteer hours and will be included in the Volunteer Walk of Fame walk in Montgomery Park. Hats off to these exceptional volunteers! National Volunteer Week is the week of … Continued

Frequently Asked Environmental Questions

In the spring and fall, the Montgomery Environmental Advisory Commission has a booth at the Montgomery Farmer’s Market with information about local environmental services. Two of the most often-asked questions are: Can plastic clamshell containers go into the Rumpke recycling bin? Rumpke’s Recycling Program does not accept plastic clamshell fruit and salad containers. Please place … Continued

Inspiration for Change

Council Message by Mike Cappel Once I became involved with Montgomery as a volunteer and later as a Council Member, I began to meet inspirational people and businesses everywhere. Perhaps I didn’t recognize inspiration, but I found the Inspired within the ranks of Montgomery volunteers, staff, council and later in other communities, politicians and even … Continued

Winter 2022 Seasons of Beauty Award Winner

The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2022 Winter Seasons of Beauty award to William and Patricia Matulewicz. The family has called Montgomery home since 1987, when they moved here from Montgomery, New York. They love being a part of the Montgomery, Ohio, community. The Matulewicz home was well-appointed for the … Continued

New Opportunities to Care for Our Community, Our Family, and Ourselves

Council Message by Council Member Sasha Naiman Amid day-to-day responsibilities, it is important (but sometimes difficult) to create meaningful opportunities for community engagement, family bonding, and personal well-being. Fortunately, Montgomery offers many wonderful ways to do all three—and sometimes all at once! Montgomery’s new “Family Volunteer Challenge” mixes community service with family fun and personal … Continued

Spring is just around the Corner – Here are some tips on fertilizing

As winter fades and spring is in the air, our thoughts turn to the great outdoors, our lawns, and gardens! Along with green grass and blooming gardens come some reminders and tips about fertilization. Apply the recommended amount – more is not better. Don’t overwater your lawn after fertilizing. Avoid applying close to ponds or … Continued

Montgomery Pen Pal Exchange

In the fall, the City of Montgomery received a request from an official in our sister city, Neuilly-Plaisance, France, to help a boy find a pen pal in Montgomery. We posted the appeal on social media, and 8-year-old Harvey answered our call, and we are glad he did! Since this is 2023, Harvey and his … Continued

Incident Brings Communities Together

Monday Night Football was an exciting night watching Joe Burrow and the team take the field on Monday, January 2. However, that excitement quickly faded as Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field. We watched in shock as players gathered around, some even with tears, as trainers performed CPR and an ambulance transported Hamlin to the … Continued

The City of Montgomery Welcomes Two New Officers

The City of Montgomery is proud to welcome two new police officers to our department. Andre Jones comes to Montgomery from the Colerain Township Police Department, where he spent seven years. Andre graduated from Colerain High School, received an athletic scholarship to play football for the University of Cincinnati, and graduated with a degree in … Continued

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