Montgomery Insider

Joining us are Recreation Director Julie Michon and recreation specialist Jimmy Ekstedt. And we're here to unwrap all the magic memories and exciting new additions coming to this year's celebration, including the brand new Winter Magic at Montgomery Quarter. 

Today we're diving into one of our favorite programs, the Montgomery Citizens' Leadership Academy (MCLA). If you've ever wondered how your city really works, from budgeting and council decisions to snowplowing and emergency response, this is your chance to find out. MCLA is a ten-week immersive experience that runs from January through March. Each week, we explore a different aspect...

During this episode, we are joined by Bev Horstman and Kelly Zimmerman from Braver Angels to learn about the upcoming community workshops to help bridge the political divide. To learn more about the workshops and to register, visit https://www.montgomeryohio.gov/braver-angels-bridging-the-political-divide-workshops/ .

Balbina Maniet of the Montgomery Sister Cities Commission joins us. She will talk about an upcoming event, Soirée en Rosé, a refined, elegant social event honoring the friendship between the City of Montgomery and its sister city, Neuilly-Plaisance, France. Soirée en Rosé Event Informaiton Registration Montgomery Sister Cities Commission Neuilly-Plaisance

The City of Montgomery began researching mental health issues as a result of a community survey health assessment conducted in 2019. The assessment identified mental health issues as a top concern. This was compounded by the effects of the pandemic. As a result, the Administration and City Council created a mental health initiative that provides educational presentations and resources to the commu...

As we enter the holiday season, there’s no better time to celebrate the spirit of Montgomery by shopping locally. Small businesses are such an important part of the community and by choosing to shop locally, you can make a meaningful impact on the local economy. In this episode, you will hear from Montgomery Assistant City Manager, Tracy Henao, and the Montgomery Ohio Chamber of Commerce Executive...

At 19 years old, Kevin Hines attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s a jump few people survive. Hines says he regretted his decision as soon as he jumped and prayed to survive. He hit the water at 75 mph and broke several bones, but a sea lion kept him afloat until rescuers arrived. Today, he doesn’t take one day for granted. Come hear his incredible story and how he...

We hope that by participating in the Family Volunteer challenge, you will make some family memories and instill in your children the importance of caring for your community and the people in it! For six completed activities, your family will have one chance to win a Montgomery Pool Pass. For nine completed activities, your family will get two chances to enter the drawing. Learn more about the Fami...

On December 16, 1982, FBI agents Robert Conners, Terry Hereford, Mike Lynch, and Charles Ellington were flying to Lunken Airport with convicted bank embezzler Carl Henry Johnson and his representative when their small plane crashed near Cooper and Main Street. In the new podcast, Lost Heroes, Missing Money, witnesses, firefighters, and family members explain the events of the tragedy. Coming Decem...

Students in the Sycamore High School Advanced Placement Arts Class produced the beautiful artwork that has graced the annual City Calendar since 2003. Art teacher,  Elise Williams, will give us an inside look at the rewarding process the students go through to create the art that we all enjoy. Elise is a teacher in the Visual Arts Education department at Sycamore High School and is a member of the...

Hear from our two special guests who will talk about Holiday in the Village and Breakfast with Santa. Also, learn about the unseen benefits of Breakfast with Santa. Holiday in the Village is on Saturday, December 3. Tree lighting at 5 p.m., and the event runs until 7:30 p.m. inside Universalist Church. Breakfast with Santa will be held inside Terwilliger Lodge on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Regis...

Learn about the Montgomery Lanters and Landmarks walking tour and get inside information about hidden history about one of Montgomery's oldest landmark buildings.