The Mt. Sterling City Council appointed Aaron Noel police chief at its meeting Aug. 19. Noel, who had been serving as acting chief, replaces Terry Landrum. Noel thanked the …
The Montgomery County Fiscal Court presented a Citizenship Award to a local woman who helped save the life of a Kentucky State Police Trooper in July. The court did so at a meeting Aug. …
Jefferson Oldfield is a State 4-H Champion winning his age division in the State 4-H Country Ham Contest on the first day of the Kentucky State Fair 2025. He brought home overall champion …
Two local women whose friendship blossomed several years ago after meeting through a shared loved for quilting just experienced a major milestone …
Ashley and Chris Smith of Winchester and Brian and Brandy Holley Mt. Sterling announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Liza Holley, to Jonathan Kosier. The bride-elect …
Local author Curt Steger takes a creative approach to telling the story of the late Judge Richard Reid in his new historical-fiction book “Knowing Judge Richard Reid: Murder or Suicide?” …
The annual Small Town America Festival was held downtown Saturday and included multiple activities. Among some of them were a 5K, Paint the Small Town event, car show, arts and crafts vendors, a …
Twelve Kentucky artists are expected to participate in the upcoming Mountain Mystical Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Montgomery County Public Library. The library is …
Non-profit’s thrift store project to use proceeds for outreach work If you love the hunt for unique thrift store treasures and bargains, a local non-profit’s new project has you covered. …
Keas Tabernacle CME Church, one of the city’s oldest churches, celebrated its 158th anniversary Sunday with two services, music and a meal. Keas was established just after the Civil War, …
Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann did not fade into the sunset when he retired. He’s been active writing bestselling books, providing an “underground railroad” for Afghan commandos fleeing the Taliban …
Local resident Tonia Witt says she’s always loved storytelling. She is widely known for her photography work through Tonia Witt Photo and the many sporting and other community events she …
The Montgomery County 4-H Wranglers, an all-gaited equestrian team of four riders, achieved remarkable success at the Kentucky 4-H State Fair Drill Team Competition Saturday, June 28, in …
Lois White has retired from Community Trust Bank as of July 2. “Although we will miss Lois here, we are very happy for her to have the opportunity to retire and enjoy her family, …
Friday, June 20, six members of the Mt. Sterling High School Class of 1957 met for lunch and had a nice visit at Talbott Tavern in Bardstown. Pictured, back, from left: Betty Jane Duff White, Phyllis …
By Tom Marshall Senior Advocate writer Every Friday, like clockwork, around 10 a.m. Troy Griffith is greeted from a door window by the smiling face and waving hand of …
Shoppers will be able to purchase items for a complete meal this year at the Farmers’ Market. Customers will see the traditional locally grown produce offerings along with farm fresh eggs, …
A ribbon cutting was held June 6 in conjunction with the First Friday Market event to celebrate the new Paint the Past art sculpture at Main Street Park. The display features “Mt. Sterling” …
Three local residents recently visited Italy’s Mount Etna just days before it erupted and are thankful they weren’t among the tourists who were there when it did so June 2. The three were …
As a child, Theresa Bruns felt let down by the child welfare system. It wasn't until after graduation from Berea College, while working alongside social workers, she realized advocating for …