Category: City News

Teddy, Montgomery’s Top Dog!

Residents of all ages submitted their information and pictures of their dog to the Top Dog Contest this summer letting us know how much their pooch means to them and why they should be named Top Dog! And, the winner is…TEDDY! This adorable 2-year-old Poochon, a Poodle Bishon Friseé Mix, was entered by resident Cindy … Continued

Montgomery Named Top Workplace 2024

The City of Montgomery is honored to be again named a Top Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer. The City has received this honor for the last six years. “This incredible recognition is a testament to our staff’s hard work, dedication, and the positive environment we’ve built together,” said City Manager Brian Riblet. “We believe in … Continued

It’s Pumpkin Time!

By Alice Aguilar, EAC member Plan ahead before you shop! Decide the purpose for the pumpkin. Will it be carved into a jack-o-lantern? Or will it be left whole for both decorative and creative use? Support Local farmers, churches, schools and local organizations – Purchase your pumpkins and gourds from them! After Halloween, what do … Continued

Deadline to Apply for MCLA is November 1

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy. Our 2025 class is filling up quickly, so if you want to join us, please apply now by scanning the QR Code. By joining MCLA, you will gain valuable insights into the inner workings of the City. The City sees MCLA as … Continued

How to Recycle Plastic Clamshell Containers

By Donna Schwartz, EAC member Please do not put plastic clamshell containers in your Rumpke Recycling Bin. Rumpke does not have a vendor who is able to recycle these plastics. So, they are sorted out and placed back on a truck headed for the landfill. The good news is that there are two ways you … Continued

Traffic

By Mayor Ron Messer What seven letter word strikes terror in the hearts of drivers? T R A F F I C. I, like many of us, have experienced this terror. Even here in our great city, where we received an overall 97% satisfaction rating in our last residents’ survey, traffic was one of the … Continued

City Seeks Your Input About Hopewell Cemetery

For decades, Hopewell Cemetery has been chosen as the final resting place for many in our Montgomery and surrounding communities. Hopewell Cemetery encompasses eleven acres and has over 6,000 graves. The sale of grave sites has always provided a revenue stream to assist the city in the overall maintenance and operations of the cemetery. However, … Continued

City to conduct limited fall curbside brush pick-up

The Montgomery Public Works Department will collect brush and limbs over five weeks starting on September 9. Each pick-up week is determined by the regular trash collection schedule. Please place brush at the curb on the Sunday evening of your collection week. Guidelines Any material placed curbside after the chipper crew passes will not be … Continued

Thank You!

Montgomery’s Beautification and Tree Commission would like to thank all of our visitors who attended our Garden and Tree Tour in June. We hope you enjoyed the gardens and walked away with a few ideas for your own home. We would also like to thank our volunteers and our residents who opened their beautiful gardens … Continued

Reuse is Rebirth

By Mike Cappel, EAC Member Next time you drive through Higginsport, Ohio, it may seem familiar. If not, peek into Colonel Higgins Park. The playset is from Montgomery. About two years ago, the Higginsport playground was taped off and closed for safety, even though it looked solid. A ten-year-old Higginsport girl would have none of … Continued

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