The discussion among the Fiscal Court continued at a workshop Dec. 16 as to the proposed expansion at the Rumpke landfill. The expansion would coincide with the adoption of a community host …
The Montgomery County Fiscal Court will seek qualifications from architects to conduct a survey of the Community Trust building downtown to establish the building’s current needs. The …
Columbia Gas announced an upcoming project to replace some of its lines in several residential neighborhoods at the Mt. Sterling City Council meeting Dec. 16 Letters will be sent out to …
Montgomery County High School showed what some of its students are learning during the Student Demonstration of Learning that is part of the board of education’s School Spotlight each month. …
The Montgomery County Fire Dept has confirmed it worked a structure fire on Chase Lane today. The call came in at 6:17 a.m. There is already an outpouring of support in the community …
A local resident is looking to spread some Christmas kindness this holiday season. Fawn is inviting the public to drive up or walk up to her home this weekend and view the heavily decorated …
If you have ever considered fostering an animal or even pet adoption, the Montgomery County Animal Shelter says now is the time. The shelter is over capacity and urgently needs to move some animals …
David Allen Burdine, who oversaw the purchase of the Chenault Farm, construction of Mt. Sterling Elementary School and hiring of Daniel Freeman as superintendent when he was chair of the Montgomery …
Superintendent Matt Thompson announced his retirement at the end of the current school year at the Montgomery County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Thompson read a letter explaining …
A Jeffersonville man was arrested Dec. 4 after he allegedly nearly hit a sheriff’s deputy with his vehicle while reportedly driving drunk. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office also says there …
Former McNabb Middle School teacher Tammi Gaye Pugh Shrout died Dec. 8 after a courageous battle with cancer, according to her obituary. She was 60. Shrout retired from Montgomery County Schools …
The First Church of God’s Child Care Center, which has been a staple in the community for years, is set to close its doors Friday, Dec. 19. Local leaders have been meeting to discuss the …
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging anyone with autism or another serious medical condition to participate in its Yellow Dot program. The sheriff’s office has partnered …
A Jeffersonville man was arrested Dec. 4 after authorities allegedly seized more than 11 grams of methamphetamine, $2,930 in cash and fentanyl during an investigation, according to the Montgomery …
Storm dumps 4 inches of snow on Mt. Sterling By Tom Marshall Senior Advocate writer Local law enforcement worked a dozen non-injury traffic accidents as of 10:15 a.m. today by the time …
Optimism surrounding the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Regional Airport and its potential for local economic growth soared Monday as local and state officials held a ribbon cutting at the new …
The Advocate has learned that a Scott County deputy jailer has been charged here after allegedly impersonating a police officer during a chase incident. The chase reportedly went from Montgomery …
In response to community feedback about odor surrounding the Rumpke landfill on Orear Road, the company has established an odor hotline. Rumpke Communications Coordinator Kevin Hall said the …
The annual Christmas parade was held Dec. 6. The parade was sponsored by the city of Mt. Sterling and presented by the Chamber of Commerce. The parade drew a huge crowd of …
When Huntley Bach was around 5 or 6 years old he saw a homeless person for the first time in Winchester. It ignited a desire within his heart to do for others. Bach, now 13 and a seventh …