Wendy Grethel began working as our Customer Service and Volunteer Specialist for the City of Montgomery in the fall of 2022. Prior to working for the city, Wendy worked as an Administrative Specialist for 15 years at Sycamore Presbyterian Church. Wendy and her husband, RJ Grethel, have lived in Loveland for 33 years – In … Continued
Council Message By Ron Messer More than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2021. That is more than gun deaths (49,000) and vehicle deaths (43,000) combined. It’s a staggering number that was up 15% from 2020, and it’s on pace to far eclipse that number this year. Yet the news media seems to pay … Continued
Council Message by Ken Suer How did the Sycamore “Aviators” name come about? Well, the District was formed in 1949, and around the same time, the former Blue Ash Airport came into being. There was a contest to come up with a mascot name. A student submitted “Aviators” and won. The new Tapestry Collection hotel … Continued
Council Message by Mike Cappel Memorial Day, along with Independence Day and Veterans Day celebrate America. This year Memorial Day started about a week early on my Facebook feed. The first post came from a Second Lieutenant friend from the University of Cincinnati; it showed him and five happy, smiling young men wearing yellow togas … Continued
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2022 Spring Seasons of Beauty award to Pam and Wayne Brown. The Brown home is a welcoming sight along Shelldale Way and was bursting with blooms in a multitude of colors in April and May. Even with the unseasonable cold and rain, the yard … Continued
Council Message by Vice Mayor Lee Ann Bissmeyer As I write this article in early April for May, I’m looking out the window at the rain with snow in the forecast for this weekend. I can’t help but liken the similarities of the unpredictable Montgomery weather we are accustomed to with the seemingly never-ending changes … Continued
If you look around at the beautiful trees in Montgomery’s Parks, many of them were planted by Assistant Public Works Director and City Arborist Terry Willenbrink. Terry says he’s planted between 4,000 – 5,000 trees while working for the City. He began his career with the City of Montgomery’s Public Works Department in 1986. “I … Continued
Jessica started with the City of Montgomery in January 2021. Previously she served as the Administrative Assistant with Miami Township, Ohio, and has managed various finance and payroll responsibilities. Jessica has an associates degree in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in business from the University … Continued
This year’s Volunteer Walk of Fame inductees includes Mary Jo Byrnes, Shirley Freedman, Christine Genovese, Aaron Kellenberger, Dina Schmid, and Donna Schwartz. 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! … Continued
Council Message by Mayor Craig Margolis Six months ago, I shared plans of a community initiative designed to address mental health concerns in our community. Through our many programs, commissions, and initiatives, Montgomery wants to continue to be known as a caring community, and promoting good mental health will be another way of demonstrating we … Continued
