By Council Member Chris Dobrozsi I hope everyone had a wonderful summer with their friends and family and enjoyed the beginning of fall with our community building events, including The Amazing Race and Harvest Moon. I feel blessed to be able to live in this incredible community, we call Montgomery. As I am set to … Continued
By Council Member Lee Ann Bissmeyer As we approach the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the significant strides we’ve made this year and the promising future ahead. Among our most notable achievements, the City of Montgomery’s sixth consecutive win of the Top Workplace award stands out. This, coupled with the timely progress … Continued
The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the summer 2024 Seasons of Beauty award to Keith and Denise Willike. The home’s striking front yard was bursting with blooms and greens, even during one of the driest summers on record. The Willike yard was beautifully manicured with lush, green, and finely cut grass, … Continued
Residents of all ages submitted their information and pictures of their dog to the Top Dog Contest this summer letting us know how much their pooch means to them and why they should be named Top Dog! And, the winner is…TEDDY! This adorable 2-year-old Poochon, a Poodle Bishon Friseé Mix, was entered by resident Cindy … Continued
The City of Montgomery is honored to be again named a Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer. The City has received this honor for the last six years. “This incredible recognition is a testament to our staff’s hard work, dedication, and the positive environment we’ve built together,” said City Manager Brian Riblet. “We believe in … Continued
By Alice Aguilar, EAC member Plan ahead before you shop! Decide the purpose for the pumpkin. Will it be carved into a jack-o-lantern? Or will it be left whole for both decorative and creative use? Support Local farmers, churches, schools and local organizations – Purchase your pumpkins and gourds from them! After Halloween, what do … Continued
By Donna Schwartz, EAC member Please do not put plastic clamshell containers in your Rumpke Recycling Bin. Rumpke does not have a vendor who is able to recycle these plastics. So, they are sorted out and placed back on a truck headed for the landfill. The good news is that there are two ways you … Continued
By Mayor Ron Messer What seven letter word strikes terror in the hearts of drivers? T R A F F I C. I, like many of us, have experienced this terror. Even here in our great city, where we received an overall 97% satisfaction rating in our last residents’ survey, traffic was one of the … Continued
Montgomery’s Beautification and Tree Commission would like to thank all of our visitors who attended our Garden and Tree Tour in June. We hope you enjoyed the gardens and walked away with a few ideas for your own home. We would also like to thank our volunteers and our residents who opened their beautiful gardens … Continued
By Mike Cappel, EAC Member Next time you drive through Higginsport, Ohio, it may seem familiar. If not, peek into Colonel Higgins Park. The playset is from Montgomery. About two years ago, the Higginsport playground was taped off and closed for safety, even though it looked solid. A ten-year-old Higginsport girl would have none of … Continued
