Category: City News

Montgomery Needs a 2024 Top Dog!

Tell us in 150 words or less why your dog should be the 2024 Top Dog! The winner gets the coveted “Top Dog” title and is featured in the Montgomery Bulletin! Written descriptions and photos can be dropped off at City Hall or sent to Julie Machon at jmachon@montgomeryohio.gov. Please send your materials by August … Continued

City Welcomes New Firefighters

The City of Montgomery proudly welcomes two firefighter/paramedics to our Department. Terrence Zellars and Emilie Ziese both bring experience to the Montgomery Fire Department. EMILIE ZIESE grew up on a farm in northwest Indiana. She likes basketball, which landed her in Cincinnati after college. “My medical background fit well with the fire service, and I … Continued

Recycle more in your curbside bin

By Ellen Hall, EAC Member Discover a convenient way to recycle more plastic Grocery bags, candy wrappers, plastic straws, and Styrofoam™️ cups no longer need to end up in the landfill. Thanks to an initiative between Rumpke Waste and Recycling and the Hefty ReNew™ program, you can recycle more plastics right from home. The Hefty … Continued

City Awards Service to the Community Grants

On April 17, Montgomery City Council awarded the 2024 Service to the Community Grant to A Kid Again, Neighborhood Bridges Sycamore, Montgomery Elementary, Evergreen Presbyterian Church, and American Legion NE Post 630. The Service to the Community Grant aims to support local nonprofits that provide a beneficial service, project, or event that engages or improves … Continued

Celebrating Freedom and Independence

By Vice Mayor Sasha Naiman In this season, many Americans take part in celebrations of Freedom and Independence – including right here in our Montgomery community! With Montgomery’s iconic July 4th parade and festival, as well as the BAMSO concert on July 3rd, we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Another … Continued

The First Juneteenth

President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17th, 2021. Photo Credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom … Continued

Montgomery Made Better by Volunteers

By Council Member Catherine Mills-Reynolds I have now been on council for a little over five months. In these past few months, I have learned much. One of the highlights for me has been getting to know more of our citizens and becoming more familiar with our outstanding volunteers and their significant impact on our … Continued

Hopewell Cemetery Maintenance Updates

The City of Montgomery values the beauty and tranquility of Hopewell Cemetery and periodically reviews best practices for grounds maintenance and safety from local cemeteries and professional organizations. As a result of this review, several changes have been made to the policy regarding the decoration of gravesites and the placement of monuments. To preserve the … Continued

Montgomery Police Welcome Three New Staff Members

The City of Montgomery proudly welcomes two new police officers and a new Police Clerk to our department. All three bring experience to their positions. ANDY MCGUFFY has worked in law enforcement for ten years. He has worked in Colerain Township and Fairfield. “What I find most rewarding in police work is the opportunity to … Continued

Thank You for Your Service, Paul Payne!

Congratulations to Montgomery Police Officer Paul Payne on his retirement! Paul spent 35 years in law enforcement, including over 22 years in the City of Montgomery. Paul also worked for Elmwood Place, Loveland Police, Ohio State Park Rangers, and at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. During his career in Montgomery, Paul served as Sycamore High … Continued

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