Category: City News

The Last 25 Years and a Look Forward

Council Message by Ken Suer The past 25 years in Montgomery produced a lot of changes.  The next 25 years will no doubt be quite eventful as well.  Here are a FEW of the things I have seen since 1995: 1995 – The City’s Bicentennial, groundbreaking for Ohio National building, new Surgical wing at Bethesda … Continued

Please Be Considerate When Moving Near the Street

When mowing your grass near the street, please be careful not to blow the cut clippings into the roadway.  This causes a serious safety hazard for runners and bicyclists as the clippings can be very slippery.  Furthermore, the clippings will eventually wash into the city’s storm drain system, where it can cause backups and blockages. … Continued

The Future Leadership of Montgomery’s Strategic Partners

I hope that everyone has enjoyed the spring season thus far with the colorful flowers, birds singing, and the sweet smells of the season.  The past 16 months have certainly been a challenge, and I hope these simple pleasures have brought as much joy to your family as they have to mine as we look … Continued

Volunteers Inducted into the Volunteer Walk of Fame

The City proudly inducted Jim Matre, Vince Dong, Claire Hounchell, Nancy Jones, Darla Hall, Mark Laskovics, and Barbara Steinebrey into the Volunteer Walk of Fame Wednesday evening. Each volunteer completed 250 hours of volunteer work and received a brick with their name on it at Montgomery Park. Thank you for your service! For volunteer opportunities: … Continued

Montgomery Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Station with More on the Way

The City of Montgomery has partnered with local electric mobility company Electrada to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging to its residents at the Shelly Lane public parking lot. “The City of Montgomery is proud to provide our residents and the greater community the opportunity to charge their EVs at one of our busiest properties,” said … Continued

The Real Cost of Deferred Maintenance

Council Message by Mike Cappel The day was perfect for a morning run near the University of Cincinnati. The sidewalks were shoveled, salted, and dry. I was working to increase my jogging pace, and while keeping my eyes glued on the joggers ahead, I failed to notice a hole in the sidewalk. I tried to … Continued

Patriot Grave Marking at Hopewell Cemetery

On April 17, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Graves Committee of the Ohio Society of S.A.R. will hold a grave marking ceremony for the Revolutionary War Patriots laid to rest in Hopewell Cemetery. This patriotic ceremony will feature a living history presentation by the Nolan Carson Memorial Color … Continued

2020 Winter Seasons of Beauty Award Winner

The City of Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission has awarded the 2020 Winter Seasons of Beauty award to Tyler and Anita Scott. The homeowners typically decorate with simple and live evergreens for the winter, but this year added a whimsical look with gnome trees in the window box and bistro lighting on the front porch. … Continued

Use Montgomery Parks to Improve Mental Health

Council Message by Lynda Roesch Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article entitled, “For Better Health During the Pandemic, Is Two Hours Outdoors the New 10,000 Steps?” More and more research supports an answer in the affirmative.  It turns out being in parks can improve mental well-being.  There are even tools that score locations … Continued

Provide 9-1-1 With Key Information

The City of Montgomery, in coordination with Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency, is offering to their residents a system to advise paramedics of their medical history, allergies, medications, doctor’s contact information, etc., through a program called Smart911.  This web-based profile program is available at no cost to all residents of Hamilton County. What is Smart911? … Continued

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