Montgomery City Council unanimously voted on February 20, 2021 to appoint Ronald Messer to fill the unexpired term of City Council Member Gerri Harbison. Mr. Messer was officially sworn in at the March 3, 2021 Business Session of Montgomery City Council. Mr. Messer was selected from fifteen applicants to fill this Council seat for the … Continued
As police officers, one of the biggest family issues we see is addiction. It may manifest itself in domestic fights, criminal activity such as thefts, or overall poor decisions followed by medical needs. Addiction has touched many lives and has the potential to devastate families and loved ones. Whether a spouse, parent, or child, addiction … Continued
Council Message by Lee Ann Bissmeyer “By March, the worst of the winter would be over. The snow would thaw, the rivers begin to run, and the world would wake into itself again.”-Neil Gaiman Recent Stepping-stones: The Montgomery Fire Department was fortunate to be a recipient of the first round of the Moderna vaccine. The … Continued
Each February, we celebrate American Heart Month to bring awareness to the importance of heart health. This month we celebrate the important work of Realtors with Heart and Project Heart ReStart. The Realtors with Heart’s mission is to make Greater Cincinnati more heart-safe through CPR/AED Training, AED Placement, and Advocacy. On December 9, 2020, the … Continued
It is no secret that people are stressed out now more than ever. The combination of a global pandemic, social/political unrest, and financial pressures has caused an increase in mental health calls for first responders. These runs often manifest themselves as neighbor conflicts, domestic disputes, self-harm, and alcohol/drug abuse issues. Montgomery Officers routinely respond to … Continued
Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) is a commonly used product because of its insulating and rigid properties. This material is used in such things as insulation, beverage cups, food “clamshells,” and packing/packaging materials. The downside of Styrofoam is that it degrades very slowly over hundreds of years when placed in landfills. Until now, there was not a … Continued
On January 9, Montgomery Police Officer Riley assisted a motorist with a flat tire. During a conversation, he learned that she was headed to a family get together. Later that evening, Officer Riley was contacted by a concerned family member who said that the motorist was overdue and could be suffering from a medical emergency. … Continued
On Saturday, January 2, our Montgomery Community was shattered with the passing of long-time City Council member and former Mayor Gerri Harbison. What began as a family attending the Montgomery Independence Day Parade and a visit to Montgomery Park to watch the annual Little League baseball game turned into more than 25 years of public … Continued
It is with deepest regret that we share the loss of Montgomery Council Member Gerri Harbison. Our sincere heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family. Council Member Harbison served on City Council since 1999, serving as Mayor from 2005-2011, and was an incredible public servant for our community. As you can imagine, this is … Continued
Photo Caption: Diversity and Inclusion Committee members Umama Alam, Benny Miles, and Councilmember Gerri Harbison The City of Montgomery was recently honored with the CLIMB (Cincinnati Lifts Inclusion and Minority Business) Award presented by the Cincinnati Business Courier. The CLIMB Award honors individuals and organizations in Greater Cincinnati who have helped the region achieve greater … Continued
