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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...

Teddy Abrams, above, is a Grammy Award-winning director of the Louisville Orchestra. Photo submitted.

World-renowned orchestra to perform locally at free concert

Jordan Campbell says the Louisville Orchestra visiting here is an incredible opportunity for the community. The best part, Campbell stresses, is...

Local animal control officer Adam Grubb recognized by national...

Adam Grubb, animal control officer and director of the Montgomery County Animal Shelter, was honored recently by the Humane World for Animals,...

Mt. Sterling part of 50-state mural project

Artist Cheyenne Renee is trying to tell the story of America via art through her 50 in 50 Mural Project.The project will take her to all 50 states...

Photo taken at a conference in San Antonio, Texas, where Tony Tipton gave a presentation on developing pollinator habits.

Protecting Pollinators:

Tony Tipton was inspired as child when he saw the touching commercial from the 1970s that shows a Native American man shed a tear in a Keep America...

30 years ago Tribe made history by going to state tourney for first...

This time 30 years ago, Montgomery County fans were filling Rupp Arena. The Montgomery County High School boys’ basketball team made history after...

John “Kevin” Tudor has a new book out about the pioneers of Montgomery County from the 1830s and 1840s. The book is based on the transcribed interviews the Rev. John Dabney Shane conducted with early settlers of the county. Tudor will speak at an upcoming historical society meeting where the books will be available. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Historical society president authors book on early settlers

John “Kevin” Tudor, president of the Montgomery County Historical Society, has had his first book published, which includes transcripts of...

Robert Robbie Becraft.

Rumpke driver finalist for national award

February 16, 2025

Rumpke Waste and Recycling Roll Off Driver Robert (Robbie) Becraft is a finalist for the National Waste and Recycling Association’s (NWRA) Driver...

Pictured at Mt. Sterling High School (now Sterling Meadows) were the Dukes of Rhythm performing. The photo is believed to have been taken in the spring of 1946. Front row, from left: Mr. Agee-teacher; Bobbie Arnold McCarty, Bettie Sue Scott and David Howell. Back row, from right: Billie Peavyhouse, Donald Stone, Jake Rainey, Bill Rossenfoss, Clyde “Little” Reed. Individual in back row behind piano not immediately known. Photo submitted by Karen McCarty Tegt, daughter of Bobbie Arnold McCarty.

February 13, 2025

Down Memory Lane

February 13, 2025

2015Anita Greene was a residential loan officer.The community was digging out from a winter storm that dumped eight to 12 inches of snow locally.William James “Billy”...

Mike Barnard is pictured in his office at Montgomery County High School. Barnard is nearing the 50-year mark of employment with Montgomery County High School. Barnard is legally blind. He utilizes a guide dog and last week trained on a walking cane for the blind with trainer Steve Hoyt from Pilot Dogs Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. Photo by Jamie Vinson.

Barnard nears 50-year mark at MCHS

February 13, 2025

Mike Barnard, the voice of Montgomery County High School, has been employed there for nearly 50 years now.Barnard started working for the school...

The Stockton family owned a thriving dry cleaning business in Mt. Sterling. The building is located downtown and had both black and white customers. These are Conchita Stockton’s ancestors. Photo courtesy Valerie Scott.

Library display, art exhibit honor black community

February 7, 2025

Dear America, I don’t need your permission to celebrate black history. This is a new slogan to America that is resounding loud as the rolling sea. ...

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