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Chief justice rules in Barber’s favor

In an unprecedented case for the state of Kentucky, Supreme Court Chief Debra Hembree Lambert has issued an order denying disqualification of Circuit Judge David Barber...

State hosting events May 17 to support new law allowing...

Now that a new Kentucky law, House Bill 15, has taken effect allowing 15-year-olds to earn their driver’s permits, Team Kentucky is hosting events across the state...

City of Camargo seeking its own ZIP Code, mayor says

There is a bill before Congress that if passed would grant the city of Camargo a single, unique ZIP Code.The bill has been introduced on the House Floor and has been...

Local reportedly possessed, distributed pornography of minor

A Jeffersonville man was arrested April 30 on possession and distribution of child pornography after an undercover investigation by the Kentucky...

Exam date set for PVA test

The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) has announced a special examination to qualify prospective candidates to fill one Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) position...

Rick Waltz, left, and David Klinger were dressed in Revolutionary War era uniforms for the historical society’s 50-year celebration Monday night. They are part of the newly formed Sheltowee Trace chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution based in Morehead. There are more than 120 American Revolutionary soldiers buried in what were the original boundary lines of Montgomery County.

Historical society celebrates 50th anniversary

The Montgomery County Historical Society recently celebrated its 50th anniversary oat the Ascension Episcopal Church Annex on High Street....

Lexington man arrested on promoting human trafficking charge in...

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lexington man Friday morning on charges of promoting human trafficking and unlawful use of...

Davis resigns PVA post

Eric Davis unexpectedly resigned from the office of property valuation administrator effective Wednesday.Davis told the Advocate he was resigning for “personal reasons.” He...

Prom-goers find many unique ways to travel to prom, from tractors to classic cars, etc. Pictured are Carlie Estes and Andrew Webb. All photos by Paris Whitney.

Annual MCHS Prom held

The annual Montgomery County High School Prom was held Saturday. A large crowd of spectators gathered at the Clay Community Center to cheer on...

Miley Jones, senior, covered her mouth after a mistake on a driving simulator April 17 as part of the Arrive Alive Tour that came to Montgomery County High School. The school’s Youth Services Center and the health dept. sponsored the event.

MCHS students learn dangers of impaired, distracted driving

Frustrated students unsuccessfully tried to navigate the roadway last week as part of what UNITE described as the nation’s No. 1 ranked drunk and...

Poverty simulation experience event set for April 30

Organizers of a poverty simulation hope it will challenge the way you think about the barriers people face when experiencing poverty in our community.The simulation will be...

Bypass wreck claims life of young father

A tragic wreck on the Bypass claimed the life of a Montgomery County man just as his life was beginning to shape into what he had always...

Pancake Queen to be honored at festival

The community will celebrate the legacy of “Pancake Queen” Nancy Green with a celebration Saturday, April 26, during a spring festival.The third annual festival will...

Severe accident at Winchester Road and Bypass

Expect long traffic delays in the area of Winchester Road and the By-Pass as units work a severe accident. Please plan to avoid this area, Sheriff David Charles advises.

Historical society celebrating 50 years

The Montgomery County Historical Society will turn the magnifying glass on itself and explore its own history with its 50-year anniversary celebration Monday, April 28.The...

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