Work is expected to continue to repair the spillway at Greenbrier Reservoir through October or November, members of the Fiscal Court were told at a workshop May 27. Construction recently began …
June 6 the First Friday Market was held in downtown. It included live music, food, shopping, a KIDS Zone, car show and more. There are two stages. Traditional Bank is the presenting …
The Montgomery County Public Library recently held a pair of events to promote art. The Summer Reading program theme this year, “Color Our World,” is based on colors, creativity and …
The Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Economic Development Office and Kentucky Career Center-Tenco are hosting a career fair today, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clay Community Center. …
Mt. Sterling Mayor Al Botts says he began many days with a cup of coffee and a good conversation with Robert “Bob” Bliss. Bliss, who was Botts’ first hire as mayor in 2019 as a city …
McKinley “Dick” Walker Jr., a successful black businessman in Mt. Sterling during a period of national racial strife and the inspiration for many of the community’s current black leaders, died …
Finish all your fruits and veggies! We likely all had that line uttered to us multiple times at the dinner table as children, or even say it now as parents. The Extension Office and …
Ronald Glynn Triplett, who was initially sentenced to 85 years in prison in 2019 on charges of rape, sodomy and kidnapping, will be back in court here next month. Triplett, the Advocate …
The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a special session Monday, June 9, at the Clay Community Center. The public is invited to a forum that will begin at 6:30 p.m. …
The Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources says you can’t top the 100 percent discount on fishing licenses offered during the first weekend of June. You can take your family to the …
Sheriff's Office arrests man who eluded authorities The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lexington man June 2 on a complaint warrant charging him with crimes allegedly committed …
“It’s nacho regular snack.” That’s how Sandy Jones, nutrition director for Montgomery County Schools, teased the authentic pico de gallo students participating in the annual Summer …
A Jeffersonville woman was arrested May 27 after authorities allegedly found her in possession of approximately 15 grams of methamphetamine, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. …
The nutrition dept. for Montgomery County Schools began the Summer Feeding Program today! Nutrition staff are on site on this sunny Wednesday with smiles, blowing bubbles and other …
UPDATE: SHE HAS BEEN LOCATED The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Aleyah Carmona, a 14 year old missing juvenile. She left home late last night, early into the …
Victims advised to follow Attorney General's identity theft guidance The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning Kentuckians of fraudulent text messages impersonating state …
The Gateway Regional Arts Center needs a new paint job for the outside of the building. That was the message Jordan Campbell, executive director at the arts center, conveyed to the Fiscal Court …
Hope Fest, “Back Better Than Ever,” returns to Botts Park Saturday, July 5. Hope Fest hasn’t been held since 2023 due to several factors. Hope Hill Youth Services said it …
The new Montgomery County Senior Citizens Center is beginning to take shape. Judge-Executive Chris Haddix announced last week that the building is under roof, the outside and interior walls have …
Kentucky is seeing a cicada emergence of the 17-year periodical brood. Gary Hamilton, Montgomery County’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension agent, shared these cicada facts with the …