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    Pictured, from left, Arabella Caldwell, Kendell Keath, Korbyn Keath and Elizabeth Walters.

    4-H Wranglers successful at state fair drill te...

    The Montgomery County 4-H Wranglers, an all-gaited equestrian team of four riders, achieved...

    4-H Wranglers successful at state fair drill te...
    The Montgomery County 4-H Wranglers, an all-gaited equestrian team of four riders, achieved...

    Lois White retires from Community Trust

    Lois White has retired from Community Trust Bank as of July 2. “Although we will miss Lois here,...

    Lois White retires from Community Trust
    Lois White has retired from Community Trust Bank as of July 2. “Although we will miss Lois here,...

    Rex Mann, legendary forester, passes

    Whether it be the president or a firefighter who had worked the line for days, Rex B. Mann...

    Rex Mann, legendary forester, passes
    Whether it be the president or a firefighter who had worked the line for days, Rex B. Mann...
    Members of the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce joined staff at Triple Trust Tubs for a ribbon cutting Tuesday at the business, 1132 Levee Road. The business, which employs 11 people, is an agricultural animal nutrition manufacturing company that produces protein and mineral supplement tubs for livestock–cattle, horses, goats and sheep, as well as wild game tubs that are used to attract deer, turkey and quail. Among those in attendance were Judge-Executive Chris Haddix, Mt. Sterling Mayor Al Botts, state treasurer Mark Metcalf, state agrictulture commissioner Jonathan Shell, state Sen. Greg Elkins, representatives from the offices of U.S. Congressman Andy Barr, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and the USDA, and Gateway Area Development District Executive Director Josh Farrow. Photo by Tom Marshall.

    Ceremonial check presented to new business

    The Gateway Area Development District (GADD) presented a $100,000 ceremonial check to one of Mt. ...

    Ceremonial check presented to new business
    The Gateway Area Development District (GADD) presented a $100,000 ceremonial check to one of Mt. ...
    Andrea Flores tried her hand at the Ferris Tuesday at the Montgomery County Fair. Flores was one of many youngsters who enjoyed the rides at the event, which ends Saturday. Tuesday was opening day. Photos by Tom Marshall.

    Fair opens!

    The Montgomery County Fair began Tuesday.It continues through Saturday.The baby show was held...

    Fair opens!
    The Montgomery County Fair began Tuesday.It continues through Saturday.The baby show was held...
    From left, Skye Collett enjoyed the music and waited for the fireworks Saturday at Hope Fest with her daughter, Emillia Martin, and Shelia Montgomery on a blanket. Photos by Tom Marshall.

    Hope Fest a big success!

    Hope Fest returned this year and was a great success, organizers say. Pictured above are a few...

    Hope Fest a big success!
    Hope Fest returned this year and was a great success, organizers say. Pictured above are a few...
    The Meyer Family—Janice and Kenny with children Cheri Wright, Rob and Jerry.

    Kenny ‘Kido’ Meyer was one of the best

    This is a story about one of the greatest athletes in the history of Montgomery County. But it’s...

    Kenny ‘Kido’ Meyer was one of the best
    This is a story about one of the greatest athletes in the history of Montgomery County. But it’s...
    Greg and Jimmie Townsend of Mt.
Sterling with Red. Red was one of
seven dogs adopted June 28 from the
local shelter during an adoption event.
Photo courtesy shelter.

    Adoption event helps 8 shelter animals find the...

    Adam Grubb, Montgomery County Animal Shelter director, described the shelter’s “Free the Paws’...

    Adoption event helps 8 shelter animals find the...
    Adam Grubb, Montgomery County Animal Shelter director, described the shelter’s “Free the Paws’...
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    Printed Paper Online
    July 10, 2025

    Education
    Abigail Jordan Five local students selected for Governor’s Scholars Program
    July 3, 2025
     Montgomery County is celebrating a remarkable academic achievement as five outstanding students from the Class of 2026 have been selected for the...
    Weapons detection system to be in place for start of school
    July 3, 2025
    Montgomery County Schools plan to have the new Xonar weapons detection system in place at the high school and middle school for the start of the new school year, according...
    Features
    Pictured, from left, Arabella Caldwell, Kendell Keath, Korbyn Keath and Elizabeth Walters. 4-H Wranglers successful at state fair drill team event
    July 10, 2025
    The Montgomery County 4-H Wranglers, an all-gaited equestrian team of four riders, achieved remarkable success at the Kentucky 4-H State Fair Drill...
    Lois White retires from Community Trust
    July 10, 2025
    Lois White has retired from Community Trust Bank as of July 2. “Although we will miss Lois here, we are very happy for her to have the opportunity...
    Members of Class of 57 meet
    July 3, 2025
    Friday, June 20, six members of the Mt. Sterling High School Class of 1957 met for lunch and had a nice visit at Talbott Tavern in Bardstown....
    News
    Jailer seeks funds for drug treatment device for inmates
    July 10, 2025
    Jailer Ian Roberts went before the Fiscal Court at a workshop July 1 to ask for up to $275,000 in opioid abatement funds for use of a treatment device that he says should...
    Powell Valley Millwork to expand facility here, Clay City
    July 10, 2025
    Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further manufacturing growth in Kentucky as Powell Valley Millwork, a CMPC company, announced a $29.6 million investment across two...
    Rex Mann, legendary forester, passes
    July 10, 2025
    Whether it be the president or a firefighter who had worked the line for days, Rex B. Mann treated them with the same level of dignity and respect,...
    Obituaries
    Jacquelyn B. Mefford, 88
    July 3, 2025
     Jacquelyn B. Mefford, 88, of Niles, Mich., died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence. Born Aug. 10, 1936, in Mt. Sterling, she was the daughter...
    Donna Rice Kegley, 70
    July 3, 2025
    Donna Rice Kegley, 70, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at her residence. Born May 21, 1955, in Elizabethtown, she was the daughter of...
    Roger Lee Sexton, 77
    July 3, 2025
    Roger Lee Sexton, 77, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Mt. Sterling, surrounded by his family. Born April 30, 1948, in Mathena, W.Va., he was the son of...
    Sports
    The Meyer Family—Janice and Kenny with children Cheri Wright, Rob and Jerry. Kenny ‘Kido’ Meyer was one of the best
    July 5, 2025
    This is a story about one of the greatest athletes in the history of Montgomery County. But it’s so much more.Due to the time that Kenny “Kido”...
    Son Kevin and father Steve Martin
at Boston’s famed Fenway Park. Trip to Fenway made for special Father’s Day
    July 3, 2025
    Father’s Day 2025 turned out to be an extra special day for Mt. Sterling’s Steve Martin. Even if he did have to travel a good distance.Steve and...
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