By Tom Marshall Senior Advocate writer About 100 people showed up Sunday for a public meeting at the Clay Community Center to discuss the Rumpke landfill. Participants aired concerns …
The local community has been working hard to spread holiday cheer this season to those in need—including shelter animals who have yet to find a forever home. In early November, the …
The annual Christmas in the. Park event was held last weekend at Easy Walker Park. The event included free hot chocolate, free pony rides, a petting zoo, appearances by Elsa and Anna, the …
Wednesday, Dec. 3, at approximately 4:40 p.m. the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 8 received a crime tip through the anonymous hotline of possible drug activity near the 200 block of Harrison Avenue …
In response to community feedback about the landfill, Rumpke has established a local hotline number/email for Montgomery County residents to use to report odor concerns: 859-514-0830 or …
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter tells the Advocate it appreciates a UPS driver's act of kindness. The driver discovered a box of three kittens alongside a road in Montgomery County and …
Interstate 64 westbound near the 113 mile marker was temporarily closed Wednesday morning as authorities worked a fatal accident, according to Sheriff David Charles. The Coroner's Office was on …
Montgomery County Schools students returned to school for one day this week following the Thanksgiving break before receiving another day off from the books due to snowfall overnight Monday into …
Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Executive Director Phil Gross reported to the city council Nov. 18 that the county's parks continue to be heavily utilized. Gross noted …
A couple of financial matters took center stage at the Montgomery County Board of Health meeting Nov. 14. The board approved $1,000 lump sum payments for the holidays for the dept.'s 29 …
The Montgomery County Health Dept. is becoming increasingly concerned about a growing number of whooping cough and Alpha-Gal Syndrome cases in the community. Clinic Nursing Supervisor Kelly …
The Montgomery County Board of Education recognized veterans employed by the district at its meeting Nov. 18. During the recognitions segment of the board meeting, the board extended its "hear …
One year ago Luke Baker got a taste of competing at the national level in the 4-H chicken barbecue contest but wasn’t satisfied with his finish. This year he got the opportunity to go …
Students from the Key Club at Montgomery County High School delivered a club record 22,000 food items Monday to the Sterling Community Food Coalition. The club’s pre-Thanksgiving food …
Times have been admittedly hard for Deborah Hisle, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t thankful as always. That’s because she says she knows God will provide for her and her …
A local tradition will continue again this year with the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Montgomery County Health and Civic Center. Organizers served about 400 meals last …
Three schools received green ratings, the second highest a school can receive on the latest school accountability testing. The Kentucky Dept. of Education released state assessment and …
It’s Christmas time in the city of Mt. Sterling and there are so many fun events planned. The official Mt. Sterling Christmas Tree Lighting and Downtown Market is Friday, Dec. 5, from 5-7 …
After reviewing state school assessment data, school board member Shaunna Patton says there has to be a better way for the public to disseminate the information. Even with a …
Nov. 7, the Montgomery County ATC FBLA members took a trip to Lexington to visit God’s Pantry food bank. While there, members got an educational tour to learn more about their history and how …