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2026 Best of Madison County (Video)

Thanks to photographer Kelly McKinney for coverage of the event, and Claudia Nolan for her help in the production of this video.
German Eduardo Morales Valladares

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 …
News
Your right to know what your public officials are saying and doing was recently gutted by the Kentucky supreme court.   Overturning a lower court decision, in a 4 to 2 ruling on …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, filed Senate Joint Resolution 116 directing Kentucky’s public teaching universities to develop a comprehensive, …
Obituaries
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 …
Onley Christopher Marcum, 59
Onley Christopher Marcum, 59, of Stanton, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Lexington. Born Nov. 23, 1966, in Irvine, he was the son of the late Onley Earl and Alweena Ratliff Marcum.   He …
Christopher Nathan Lewis, 24
Christopher Nathan Lewis, 24, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Mt. Sterling. Born Oct. 5, 2001, in Louisville, he was the son of Jonathan Lewis and Connie Adams Lewis. He …
Billy Ray Shoemaker, 86
Billy Ray Shoemaker, 86, of Jeffersonville, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at his home. Born Jan. 14, 1940, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late Walter Scott and Audie Mae Vice Shoemaker. …
Mary Buchanan, 79
Mary Buchanan, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born March 10, 1947, in the mountains of Frenchburg, she was the daughter of Waverly and Delta Buchanan. …
Sports

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 …

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

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!

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 …

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 …
National Sports
Opinion
Mention data centers and you're likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they're built. Those …
Well that old saying must be true, the rich really do keep getting richer because Elon Musk has now become the world’s very first trillionaire. You heard that right folks, a trillionaire, that’s …
I know there have been questions and concerns regarding Rumpke’s proposed expansion of the Montgomery County landfill. I would like to address some of those questions and appreciate this space to …
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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money
Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …
10 best cities to rent rather than own a house in 2026
TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.