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
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
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
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
