The following is a statement from Chris Barrier, Chief Operations Officer, for Montgomery County Schools in regard to the rattlesnake discovered at MCHS Wednesday. Barrier said the rattlesnake was …
Fall is the time many of us start to think about feeding the birds. While some folks provide birds with food all year, others only feed during the colder, food-scarce months. For many people, …
Montgomery County Schools is partnering with the Mt. Sterling Advocate to highlight the outstanding educators who make a difference in our schools each day. A different teacher will periodically …
The Advocate received several submissions of how local residents were paying tribute to the late Dolly Parton last week on 9-2-5 Day or Dolly Day! Included with this is a slideshow of …
McNabb says its petting zoo was a big highlight last week. "Big thanks to Miss Gross for leading the way, and to our FFA members and parent volunteers for bringing their animals and giving …
Relay for Life was held Saturday at First United Methodist Church. The theme was "Never Too Many Candles," focused on more birthdays for cancer survivors. Rebecca Stone, a cancer survivor, …
MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTS - The Montgomery County Fiscal Court is partnering with Rumpke Waste & Recycling to offer all county residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household …
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Montgomery & Fayette Counties Rumble strip installation is scheduled on portions of U.S. 60 in Montgomery County and U.S. 421 in Fayette County. Montgomery County …
Local leaders gathered Sept. 17 at the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Regional Airport to announce the 2027 Beech Bash in the Bluegrass will be coming to the airport next spring. Present for the …
The Gateway Regional Arts Center will honor the late Dolly Parton later this week with some fun activities that will also support Montgomery County’s Imagination Library. Jordan Campbell, arts …
Wednesday's scheduled arraignment for Robert West Taylor, the suspect in the a case involving the destruction of Flock cameras in Mt. Sterling and Winchester, was delayed until 9 a.m. Oct. 22 so he …
The Mt. Sterling Police Dept. has made an arrest of a suspect allegedly connected to the recent destruction of six Flock cameras belonging to the dept. and two privately owned by Lowe's. The …
Authorities allegedly found fentanyl and methamphetamine that resulted in the arrest of a resident of a home on Compton Road Sept. 17. There, a man was also reportedly revived through the use of …
Mt. Sterling Police Chief Aaron Noel issued a statement concerning the arrest this week of Robert West Taylor in connection with the reported recent destruction of eight Flock cameras in the …
Two people were arrested Sept. 17 after authorities allegedly found approximately half an ounce of methamphetamine during a search of their vehicle, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the eastbound Interstate 64 rest area in Clark County will temporarily close beginning Tuesday, …
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it broke up what appeared to be a burglary in progress Sept. 12. A suspect who allegedly appeared under the influence and refused to leave the …
More than 50 people attended a Montgomery County Fiscal Court meeting Monday night to express concerns about the impact they claim the Rumpke landfill has on health, livestock and property values, …
Two prominent local agricultural groups have sent letters to the Montgomery County Fiscal Court and 109 Board expressing concern about a proposed Rumpke landfill expansion. They are the …
If you ask Jordan Campbell about the arts, he’s quick to note there isn’t an age limit on creativity. In fact, Campbell stresses there is no age limit on “Learning something new, …