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February 6, 2025

The Montgomery County Mock Trial Blue Team, above, and the Red Team took the top spots in a 14-team regional tournament held last weekend in Louisville. Both teams now move on the state tournament in Lexington. The Blue Team was named regional champion. Blue Team members include, from left: Ariana Morton, Bella Boyd, Liam Bourne, Sara Martin, Rachel Thompson, Abby Jordan, Emma Coats, Noah Spratt, Kira Mills, Loxley Strode, Wyatt Davis, Greyson Arrasmith. Not pictured: Daniel McCarty and Aubrey Daniels. Photos submitted.

Mock Trial teams move on to state tourney

February 1, 2025

The two Montgomery County Mock Trial teams took the top two spots in a 14-team regional tournament this past weekend in Louisville. Both teams will...

The Stockton family owned a thriving dry cleaning business in Mt. Sterling. The building is located downtown and had both black and white customers. These are Conchita Stockton’s ancestors. Photo courtesy Valerie Scott.

Library display, art exhibit honor black community

February 7, 2025

Dear America, I don’t need your permission to celebrate black history. This is a new slogan to America that is resounding loud as the rolling sea. ...

From left, Sawyer Bridges, Weston Bridges, Addison Buckmann and Aubrey Jones are among Northview students participating in an effort to get Valentine’s cards and postcards from all 50 states and as many foreign countries as possible. They are kindergarten students in Amanda Meek’s class. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Northview students collecting mail from various states, countries

February 7, 2025

Kentucky, U.S. and world maps are posted in the Northview Elementary School cafeteria where students eagerly check off the regions of the state,...

Montgomery County Transit moves into fifth year of service

February 7, 2025

Montgomery County Transit (MOCO Transit) has provided thousands of low or no-cost rides to thousands of community members since its start in 2020. Gateway Community Action,...

Detective testifies in assault case

February 7, 2025

A detective testified Monday that the reported assault by two Lexington men of a male subject was allegedly payback for theft of $100 from a previous encounter.Mt. Sterling...

Ewell T. Moore turned 100 years old Wednesday, Feb. 5. He and his wife, Frances, live together at Sterling Meadows. Ewell said living and eating right and being careful in what you do has contributed to his long life.

Local resident turns 100, shares secrets to longevity

February 7, 2025

So what is the key to making it to age 100?Ewell T. Moore, a resident at Sterling Meadows, told the Advocate he isn’t exactly sure, but says there...

David Ernest Greer, 86

February 7, 2025

David Ernest Greer, 86, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital Lexington.Born Jan. 1, 1939, in Mt. Sterling, he was...

Rickey Carl Hancock, 67

February 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rickey Carl Hancock, 67, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, who departed this...

Kaye Charlene Haynes, 77

February 7, 2025

Kaye Charlene Haynes, 77, of Oliver Springs, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.Born April 18, 1947, in Montgomery, Ohio, she...

Advocate letters to the editor:

February 7, 2025

Thank you Mt. Sterling for Operation Christmas Child generosityDear editor,The overwhelming generosity of the people of Mt. Sterling helped provide joy to children in need...

THE BATTLE WAS ON—Clark County’s Malachi Ashford, left and Montgomery County’s Cayden Reed go shoulder to shoulder during Friday night’s basketball battle at The MCHS Arena. Reed had 27 points, Ashford 24 and Clark County won in triple overtime, 80-72. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Cards down Tribe in 3OT thriller

February 7, 2025

The Montgomery County Indians and Clark County Cardinals battled on the hardwood for 44 minutes Friday night at the MCHS Arena.At the end, Clark...

MCHS tops Royals, falls to Campbell in basketball action

February 7, 2025

The Montgomery County Lady Indians squared off against two of their main rivals in 10th Region action last week, losing at home to Campbell County and going on the road to...

REGION CHAMPS—The Montgomery County High School boys’ bowling team won the Region 8 title last week at Danville to qualify for the state finals Monday at the Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown. Kneeling in front is Trey Berry and back row, from left, are Coach Leonard Littleton, Braylon Lambert, Hayden Trimble, Alex Carty, Mason Hatfield, Ronin Ingram, Conner Purvis, Aiden James, Jake Sturgell, Ryan Henry and Coach Randall Peters.

MCHS boys’ bowling team wins regional title

February 7, 2025

The Montgomery County High School boys’ bowling team won the Region 8 Tournament last week at Danville to advance to next Monday’s Kentucky High...

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