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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 unique thrift store treasures and bargains, a local...

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 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

Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann did not fade into the sunset when he retired. He’s been active writing bestselling books, providing an “underground...

Tonia Witt is pictured with the first book in her series of children’s books. Photo submitted.

Passion for storytelling: Local known for capturing photo memories...

Local resident Tonia Witt says she’s always loved storytelling.She is widely known for her photography work through Tonia Witt Photo and the many...

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

4-H Wranglers successful at state fair drill team event

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

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

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....

Maeve Marino recently received a miniature toy truck as a gift from
Rumpke for being a devoted fan. Presenting the little trash truck
was Troy Griffith, her favorite driver, who says he has a heart for
children. Looking on is Maeve’s great-grandmother, Dottie Adams.
Photo by Tom Marshall.

Rumpke surprises little fan with toy truck

By Tom Marshall Senior Advocate writer Every Friday, like clockwork, around 10 a.m. Troy Griffith is greeted from a door window by the smiling face...

Selena Anderson, forefront and center, is pictured with her grandchildren. Abel Bush is 7 months and Asher Bush is 4. She was selling plants, including rooster spur pepper and bell pepper during a Farmers’ Market soft opening event June 14. She had already sold out of some items when this photo was taken last Saturday morning. She will have other things (like tomatoes when ripe) as the season progresses.

Locally grown: Official opening day for this season’s Farmers’...

Shoppers will be able to purchase items for a complete meal this year at the Farmers’ Market.Customers will see the traditional locally grown...

Montgomery County High School Center teacher Brittany Center and students Aubrey Daniels and Julie Anderson were presented checks by Louis Collingwood of the 2025 Leadership Montgomery County Class at a ribbon cutting June 6 at First Friday. The students received $1,500 scholarships and Center $1,000 for an art project. The Paint the Past art display, large letters that are hand-painted and spell out Mt. Sterling, can be seen in Main Street Park. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Artwork celebrates local culture, history

A ribbon cutting was held June 6 in conjunction with the First Friday Market event to celebrate the new Paint the Past art sculpture at Main Street...

Cindy Stull, Gloria Metz and Beth Maze recently visited Mount Etna in Italy just before a massive eruption at the volcano. They are pictured at the site. Maze previously served as circuit judge for the Montgomery County. Stull lives in Mt. Sterling. Maze and Metz are from Bath County. Photo courtesy Beth Maze.

Trio toured Mount Etna days before volcano erupted

Three local residents recently visited Italy’s Mount Etna just days before it erupted and are thankful they weren’t among the tourists who were...

Theresa Bruns is the first recipient of the Nancy Clay Bryant Mission scholarship, totaling $10,000. Bruns spent time in foster care after her grandmother could no longer care for her and as well as her siblings. As a young mother, Bruns doubted if she’d be able to graduate college, particularly without much support, but she pressed on and began studying child development. She has been a social service worker for nearly four years and is currently pursuing a master of social work at the University of Kentucky. She is set to graduate in December 2025. The Mission of the Nancy Clay Bryant Foundation is to support social workers and provide them with self-care and resources. Pictured, from left, are: Tiffany Taul-Scruggs, Sterling Health Care; Malcom Bryant, founder of the Nancy Clay Bryant Mission; Jaiden McKenzie, mission director; Theresa Bruns, scholarship recipient; Michelle Ballard, associate pastor at First Christian Church; Scott Holley, senior pastor at First Christian Church; and Kaye Templin, retired CEO at Gateway Children’s Services.

Selectee announced for first $10,000 Nancy Clay Bryant Mission...

As a child, Theresa Bruns felt let down by the child welfare system.It wasn't until after graduation from Berea College, while working alongside...

Doyle Duff submitted this photo of fourth graders receiving citizenship awards at a Mt. Sterling Elementary assembly several years ago. Pictured,...

Tom Baley is pictured in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument. Baley is facing the Lincoln Memorial. Baley, 78, who served as a radioman aboard the USS Buchanan DDG-14, participated in an Honor Flight along with other military veterans May 10, where they were honored for their service and visited various sites in Washington, D.C.

Vietnam vet participates in Honor Flight Ky.

After more than 50 years, Tom Baley of Mt. Sterling finally got the welcome home he always wanted following three tours in Vietnam.Baley, 78, who...

Pictured is the MCHS Girls’ Varsity Cheerleading Team at MCHS in 1995. The team won the 10th Region title and moved on to compete in the state...

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