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    Coach Michael McCormick:
MCHS boys’ golf coach.

    MCHS golf teams have big expectations

    Brett Marcum is gone.Life goes on for the Montgomery County High School boys’ golf team.“He’s a...

    MCHS golf teams have big expectations
    Brett Marcum is gone.Life goes on for the Montgomery County High School boys’ golf team.“He’s a...
    Pictured, from left, are Daniel, Evelyn, 7, and Sarah Lager.  Sarah and Daniel operate Prosper in downtown Mt. Sterling. It’s a new thrift, consignment shop that’s a project of a nonprofit  Sarah founded in 2019. The goal is for proceeds  to fund projects that support the community and show the love of Christ. The couple’s children, Evelyn and Darcy (not pictured), help at the store.

    Purposeful Purchases

    Non-profit’s thrift store project to use proceeds for outreach workIf you love the hunt for...

    Purposeful Purchases
    Non-profit’s thrift store project to use proceeds for outreach workIf you love the hunt for...
    The historic Keas Tabernacle CME Church. All photos by Tom Marshall.

    Keas celebrates 158th anniversary

    Keas Tabernacle CME Church, one of the city’s oldest churches, celebrated its 158th anniversary...

    Keas celebrates 158th anniversary
    Keas Tabernacle CME Church, one of the city’s oldest churches, celebrated its 158th anniversary...
    Scott and Monty Mann/Photo by Tom Marshall.

    Former Green Beret reflects on tours in Afghan...

    Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann did not fade into the sunset when he retired. He’s been active writing...

    Former Green Beret reflects on tours in Afghan...
    Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann did not fade into the sunset when he retired. He’s been active writing...

    22-year-old killed in Fayette Co. wreck

    A young Montgomery County man died following a single motor vehicle collision in Fayette County...

    22-year-old killed in Fayette Co. wreck
    A young Montgomery County man died following a single motor vehicle collision in Fayette County...
    0-6 MONTH GIRLS-Elara Hawkins, left, the daughter of
Darien and Haylee Hawkins, was the winner in the 0-6-
month old girls division of the girls’ baby show at the
Montgomery County Fair last week. Kayomi Karter
Marie Raglin, the daughter of Scarlett and Hunter
Raglin, took second place.

    Baby show winners

    The annual Montgomery County Fair was held last week, which included a baby show.There were...

    Baby show winners
    The annual Montgomery County Fair was held last week, which included a baby show.There were...
    Dakota Smith

    Pair arrested for allegedly stealing merchandis...

    Mt. Sterling Police have made two arrests in connection with a theft investigation at...

    Pair arrested for allegedly stealing merchandis...
    Mt. Sterling Police have made two arrests in connection with a theft investigation at...
    Stan Settle shared this photo of the shelf cloud, taken in Silver Creek.

    Shelf cloud creates very unique local photos!

    We asked, you delivered!!!!!!!We received HUNDREDS of shelf cloud submissions! It was hard to...

    Shelf cloud creates very unique local photos!
    We asked, you delivered!!!!!!!We received HUNDREDS of shelf cloud submissions! It was hard to...
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    Printed Paper Online
    July 17, 2025

    Features
    Pictured, from left, are Daniel, Evelyn, 7, and Sarah Lager.  Sarah and Daniel operate Prosper in downtown Mt. Sterling. It’s a new thrift, consignment shop that’s a project of a nonprofit  Sarah founded in 2019. The goal is for proceeds  to fund projects that support the community and show the love of Christ. The couple’s children, Evelyn and Darcy (not pictured), help at the store. Purposeful Purchases
    July 18, 2025
    Non-profit’s thrift store project to use proceeds for outreach workIf you love the hunt for unique thrift store treasures and bargains, a local...
    The historic Keas Tabernacle CME Church. All photos by Tom Marshall. Keas celebrates 158th anniversary
    July 18, 2025
    Keas Tabernacle CME Church, one of the city’s oldest churches, celebrated its 158th anniversary Sunday with two services, music and a meal.Keas was...
    Scott and Monty Mann/Photo by Tom Marshall. Former Green Beret reflects on tours in Afghanistan
    July 17, 2025
    Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann did not fade into the sunset when he retired. He’s been active writing bestselling books, providing an “underground...
    News
    Pictured, from left, are Daniel, Evelyn, 7, and Sarah Lager.  Sarah and Daniel operate Prosper in downtown Mt. Sterling. It’s a new thrift, consignment shop that’s a project of a nonprofit  Sarah founded in 2019. The goal is for proceeds  to fund projects that support the community and show the love of Christ. The couple’s children, Evelyn and Darcy (not pictured), help at the store. Purposeful Purchases
    July 18, 2025
    Non-profit’s thrift store project to use proceeds for outreach workIf you love the hunt for unique thrift store treasures and bargains, a local...
    Kentucky To Offer Second Statewide Permit Testing Event Saturday,...
    July 18, 2025
     Team Kentucky will once again offer a statewide event on Saturday, Aug. 2, to help interested Kentuckians obtain their permit. Appointments are available to all...
    22-year-old killed in Fayette Co. wreck
    July 17, 2025
    A young Montgomery County man died following a single motor vehicle collision in Fayette County over the weekend.According to the Fayette County...
    Obituaries
    Glenn Edward McNabb, 87
    July 18, 2025
    Glenn Edward McNabb, 87, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.Born in New Castle, Ind., he was the son of the late JB and Virgie McNabb.  He grew up as an earnest young...
    Helen Olene Bailey Johnson, 83
    July 18, 2025
    Helen Olene Bailey Johnson, 83, of Means, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington.Born May 28, 1942, she was the daughter of the...
    Johnny Lee Allen Maynard, 22
    July 18, 2025
    Johnny Lee Allen Maynard, 22, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, July 13, 2025. Born July 3, 2003, in Pikeville, he was the son of Rocky Maynard and...
    Sports
    Basketball tournament fields are almost full
    July 18, 2025
    Basketball season isn’t just days away. Football, soccer, volleyball, golf and cross country are still weeks away. However, the schedules for basketball are shaping up and...
    Coach Michael McCormick:
MCHS boys’ golf coach. MCHS golf teams have big expectations
    July 18, 2025
    Brett Marcum is gone.Life goes on for the Montgomery County High School boys’ golf team.“He’s a good golfer and a tremendous young man,” according...
    Bart Rison:
His teams 
won 888 games 
for MCHS. When they open the Hall, send Bart in early
    July 11, 2025
    We began a series last week relating to the proposed Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame.People who should be on the list in the early years must...
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