Category: City News

Free Public Wi-fi Launching in Montgomery

The City of Montgomery is proud to announce a partnership with Cincinnati Bell to realize a “Smart City” vision and bring free public Wi-Fi to the lodges and surrounding area at Swaim and Dulle Parks, and the central business district from the Main Street and Montgomery Road split north past Remington Road. Future plans include … Continued

Montgomery Police Add E-Bike for the Bike Patrol

This year the Montgomery Police Department added the latest tool in bike patrol technology with the addition of an E-Bike or electric bike.  All bike patrol officers are specially trained through a rigorous International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) training which focuses on police officer usage of bicycles to assist with various patrol responsibilities. An … Continued

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

New! Montgomery History Explorer Program

Enjoy the Montgomery History Explorer program together as a family. The FREE program includes a workbook for ages 6 and up. The Workbook provides participants with a variety of fun activities that will engage them in learning about local Montgomery Landmarks. Download a workbook online or pick one up at City Hall. History Explorer Workbook … 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

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