The Montgomery County Animal Shelter Board discussed asking for a pair of ordinances from the county's Fiscal Court to address dog breeders and licensing of pets at meeting Monday night. Animal …
A judge found probable cause at a preliminary hearing Oct. 30 to send an attempted escape case against a Lexington man to a grand jury. District Judge Don Blair heard from a Montgomery County …
The city of Jeffersonville's and Boo Fest (sponsored by parks and recreation) both drew large crowds. Boo Fest organizers say it was the largest crowd they've seen to date. We …
By Tom Marshall Senior Advocate writer Mt. Sterling Elementary School highlighted its Play Pals and other unique educational endeavors for the board of education as part of its spotlight …
Authorities say a Morehead man was arrested Nov. 3 after allegedly texting while driving under the influence of drugs with a broken windshield and without a seat belt or insurance. The man …
Oct. 30, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, child predator arrests, community funding awards, Pre-K for All, mental health care and Halloween safety tips. …
This week's Advocate will feature coverage of both Jeffersonville's Trunk or Treat and the annual Boo Fest held at Easy Walker Park. A few readers submitted these photos, most from regular …
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that a federal judge had ruled in favor of Kentucky, 24 other states and the District of Columbia and demanded that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
The Gateway Area Development District (GADD) has received a $200,000 grant award from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Forest Service to advance wildfire prevention, mitigation and preparedness …
Travis and Courtney Mangold may have just proven they have the “jack of all lanterns.” Their giant 1,122 pound pumpkin has had a whirlwind few weeks. The pair, who reside in …
The city of Jeffersonville hosted its annual Trunk or Treat earlier this week. We have shared a couple of photos from that event here. Additional photos from Jeffersonville's event and Boo …
Rumpke went before the county’s solid waste board Monday to propose a large expansion at the landfill on Orear Road. Rumpke is asking for an expansion of 184 horizontal acres on the north …
With the federal government shutdown ongoing and the expectation that SNAP benefits may not go out Nov. 1, food pantries are preparing for an increase in need. Rebecca Cooley, the Sterling …
The Sterling Community Food Coalition will receive food collected from an annual food drive through the school district, but that food won’t be received until the end of November. For …
Arts Center Director Jordan Campbell is turning his Whirlin’ Sterlin’ Holiday Candle Collection launch into an emergency give-back fundraiser. Through Nov. 5, 100 percent of proceeds …
With the upcoming potential benefit cuts, next Wednesday (Nov. 5), Longer Table Food Co. says it will provide a limited number of ready-to-eat, family-sized meals for families in need to help make …
Gateway Community Services shared a social media post that it offers resources for families, such as securing food, housing, clothing, health care and more. GCS also has an Angel Tree program for the …
The Montgomery County Fiscal Court has agreed to accept the donation of the Community Trust building and purchase of its parking lot for $75,000. The court approved a purchase and donation …
The Mt. Sterling City Council awarded a bid to Walker Construction for a revitalization project for City Lot No. 1 at its meeting Oct. 21. The lot is located behind the Downtown Athletic Club. …
Animal Shelter Director Adam Grubb announced at a Fiscal Court workshop Oct. 22 the shelter will host another microchip clinic Nov. 15. The shelter had 17 people participate in the first clinic …