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Pursuit following alleged Winchester stabbing incident involves local authorities

A vehicle pursuit that started after an alleged stabbing in Winchester this afternoon ended on Paris Pike, Montgomery County Sheriff David Charles told the Advocate. Three police cruisers were …
Michael Phillip Rutledge

Jeffersonville man who was allegedly intoxicated on school grounds and had gun appears in court

A man who was allegedly intoxicated and brought a gun on school property was arraigned today in Montgomery County District Court. Michael Phillip Rutledge, 23, of Jeffersonville, entered a plea …
Robert W. Taylor

Flock camera suspect arraigned today

A man charged in the case involving the destruction of several Flock cameras in Mt. Sterling and Winchester was arraigned Thursday on charges in Montgomery County. Robert West Taylor Jr., 44, …

From pews to playbills:

Jack at 9 years old playing the First Presbyterian Church piano, with his Uncle Barry looking on. Photo submitted to the Advocate.
When Jackson “Jack” Terbush sat down at a piano at a local church here at age 9 he had no idea it would set the stage for a path eventually leading all the way to the Big Apple and the Broadway …

Local 11-year-old not backing down in battle against cancer

When you hear local 11-year-old Kaia's story, you might take pause and think she's a real life super hero. She's been battling her arch nemesis—terminal cancer—since 2020 and she's currently …
Willis Anthony Curtis

Local arrested; allegedly engaged in sexual discussions with 13-year-old decoy

A Jeffersonville man was arrested Saturday for allegedly soliciting  a 13-year-old girl for sexual acts, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Willis Anthony Curtis, 50, was …
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5'4 Hispanic male allegedly attempted using ID of 6'2 white male for employment at local factory
A Hispanic male who allegedly tried passing himself as someone else is facing multiple charges, including theft of identity. German Eduardo Morales Valladares, 32, of Mt. Sterling,   was …
128 residents participate in final free landfill disposal day
Montgomery County residents took part in the final free landfill disposal day of 2026. A total of 128 residents brought in 71.9 tons of waste to the Montgomery County Landfill Saturday, Oct. 10, …
Update on I-64 rehabilitation project in Montgomery/Clark
I-64 Rehabilitation Project Update – Clark & Montgomery Counties  Crews are currently working on mainline paving operations along I-64 between mile points 101.7 and 117.8, with paving …
Phillip Rutledge
Man charged with having weapon on school grounds allegedly had small bottles of Fireball in pants pockets, citation claims
The Advocate has obtained the uniform citation concerning the incident at McNabb Middle Tuesday, in which a man is facing charges after allegedly being intoxicated with a loaded handgun on school …
Chamber/Economic Development Director addresses KFC closure
The Advocate has received a statement from Jason Rainey, executive eirector of Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce, in reference the closing of the local KFC …
Sarah Congleton
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
A Holiday Tradition Returns: Montgomery County Extension Homemakers Annual Bazaar
Source: Sarah Congleton, Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Montgomery County   There’s something special about the start of the holiday season—the decorations come out, …
Photo of rattlesnake at MCHS courtesy Zack Tyra
Rattlesnake discovered at MCHS relocated to farm
School resource officers with Montgomery County Schools discovered a timberland rattlesnake at the high school Wednesday, according to the individual who removed it. Zack Tyra, an experienced …
Chris Barrier.
Barrier: Existing bushes, vegetation next to MCHS gym removed to ensure no other snakes in vicinity
The following is a statement from Chris Barrier, Chief Operations Officer, for Montgomery County Schools in regard to the rattlesnake discovered at MCHS Wednesday. Barrier said the rattlesnake was …
20-plus Sept. grand jury indictments dismissed
Circuit Judge Elizabeth Davis has ordered the dismissal of 22 indictments and one superseding indictment returned by the Montgomery County Grand Jury Sept. 25. In an order included in each of …
Obituaries
Charles William Roberts, 83
Charles William Roberts, 83, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital Mount Sterling. Born April 10, 1943, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late William Clay …
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Nettie Iker Centers, 83
Nettie Iker Centers, 83, was a loving mother and grandmother, whose greatest joy in life was spending time with the people she loved most, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. She will be remembered for her …
Donna Stone Stewart
It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of Donna Stone Stewart on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in 1948, in Mt. Sterling, …
Mary Alice Parsons White, 96
  Mary Alice Parsons White, 96, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Mt. Sterling Health and Rehabilitation. Born May 4, 1930, in Bruin, she was the daughter of the late …
Jane Kellar Stockdale, 75
Jane Kellar Stockdale, 75, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Mt. Sterling Health and Rehabilitation. Born Sept. 28, 1951, in Middletown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late …
Advocate sports

The Final Whistle: A front-row seat to other peoples' lives

Logan McCormick and Julie Bonfield (mother and son) watched in support of Brooks Bonfield last year at the state golf event.
I’ve spent a lot of years standing on the sidelines. Football fields, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, gymnasiums, and countless places in between. And somewhere along the way, I …

BIG PLAY! Eli Duff picks off pass in final minute to seal victory for frosh/JV football Indians!

Eli Duff celebrates a game saving interception in victory against Powell Co.
While the varsity Indians continue their search for their first win, Montgomery Co.’s freshman and junior varsity players gave the program something to celebrate Saturday, earning a hard-fought …
Riley Sammons and Madelyn Taylor were the top finishers for MoCo in the 5,000 meter race.

Cross Country shines at Area 7 Championships

The Montgomery Co. cross country program delivered an impressive showing Saturday at the KTCCCA Area 7 Cross Country Championships in Mason Co., competing against approximately 600 runners …
Photo Credit Elliott Hess/UK Athletics

Winning Ugly Never Looked So Beautiful

(NORMAN, Okla.) — “Statistics are for losers,” Kentucky head football coach Will Stein said after his team stunk it up for much of the game against Oklahoma on Saturday. Too many punts. Not …

McNabb Lady Indians close season with growth

The McNabb Middle School Lady Indians wrapped up their basketball season this week in the Bluegrass Conference Tournament, bringing an end to a year that head coach Tanton Kiser believes represents a …

Where's the Beautiful, Mark?

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Something was missing from Mark Pope's appearance at SEC Basketball Media Day. I couldn't quite put my finger on it at first. The smile seemed a little less expansive. The …