Bro. Howard Lloyd Latimer, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling for more than 50 years, died Jan. 1 from cancer. He was 86. Latimer was born in Conway, Mo., where he was a star …
Athletics played a big role in the life of Lowell Gene King, 76, who died Dec. 25 after a lengthy battle with cancer. King was a former athletic director at Montgomery County High School, …
A large number of local power outages were reported as a result of a Winter Storm Blair that sent a blast of freezing rain and snow throughout Kentucky Sunday into Monday of this week. In …
Saint Joseph Mt. Sterling delivered the first baby of 2025 Jan. 1 at 8:24 p.m., Erik Russell Ruhl. Erik weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 18.75 inches long. Parents are Abigail Ruhl and Brennon Frye …
The Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted an 18-year-old woman for allegedly distributing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, first offense. Savannah H. Jarvis was indicted by …
Michelle “Shell” Todd truly is Hooked on Human Kindness. Hooked on Human Kindness is the name of an initiative Todd created at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Hospital that has spawned several …
Sterling Health Care (SHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care and many other health-related services in and around Montgomery County, recently received two grants aimed at …
A former Montgomery County High School cheerleader, swim and dive team member and mother of two children died just before Christmas in a tragic accident in Belfry, according to authorities. WMYT …
A Mt. Sterling woman was arrested Dec. 23 for allegedly using the credit card information of patients at Northpoint Lexington Health Care Center to make thousands of dollars in purchases. Kelly …
Hello everyone. I am Cheyenne Lamb, your new horticulture extension agent. I cannot wait to meet everyone face to face, but for now I will tell you a little about me. I am from Estill …
Local school district employees will receive an early Christmas. At a special meeting Nov. 21 the Montgomery County Board of Education approved $500 one-time payments for employees. The …
Tenth Frame Cinema will host the public release of a new independent film, “M30 Oxy” Friday. The film, written and directed by former Frenchburg resident Wesley Mullins, includes appearances …
A mobile home on Long Branch Road in Jeffersonville was described by fire officials as a total loss after a fire Tuesday morning that also claimed the life of a cat. The home was otherwise …
There are a number of ways to celebrate the holidays again this year with numerous events planned locally. This upcoming weekend there are an array of activities planned throughout the …
Potentially raising the restaurant tax topped discussion again at the Nov. 21 Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Parks and Recreation meeting. With some members for and others who have concerns …
Judge-Executive Chris Haddix has announced the recent sale of the Finneran House, previously known as the Trimble House, at 302 W. Main St. The house was sold to Sienna O’Neal and David Mays. …
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held this Thursday at the Montgomery County Health and Civic Center. The day will begin with coffee and a light breakfast including donuts and pastries …
If you’re looking for a live Christmas tree experience but don’t want to end up like the Griswold family in the well-known “Christmas Vacation” movie when trying to select that special tree, …
Southern Greens Wellness LLC of Mt. Sterling was one of 48 businesses chosen by lottery Monday to serve as a medical cannabis dispensary in Kentucky. The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis held …
Two people have been indicted on charges of two counts of first-degree criminal abuse for the alleged abuse involving two foster children. Asa L. Patton, 60, and Linda L. Patton, 57, allegedly …