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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

In November, the City rolled out the Montgomery Cares Small Business Relief Grant program to help businesses prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. The program offered potential grants of $2,500 or $5,000 to Montgomery businesses. The City committed $150,000 to the program. Interested applicants were required to complete an application demonstrating it meets...