Mt. Sterling Advocate Online

Extension office welcomes new horticulture agent

December 7, 2024

Hello everyone. I am Cheyenne Lamb, your new horticulture extension agent. I cannot wait to meet everyone face to face, but for now I will tell you...

A mobile home at 905 Long Branch Road was a total loss after a fire Tuesday. The home was unoccupied at the time of the incident, but the fire claimed the life of a cat. Photo submitted.

Long Branch Road home total loss in fire

December 6, 2024

A mobile home on Long Branch Road in Jeffersonville was described by fire officials as a total loss after a fire Tuesday morning that also claimed...

Downtown Market, Christmas in Park, parade among weekend activities

December 6, 2024

There are a number of ways to celebrate the holidays again this year with numerous events planned locally.This upcoming weekend there are an array of activities planned...

Jordan Campbell and Marc Pavan are pictured above with lead actress Megan Massie at the Dayspring Foodbank in Frenchburg. Campbell serves as executive director of the Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mt. Sterling and appears in the film. Photo submitted.

New independent film to be released here this weekend

December 6, 2024

Tenth Frame Cinema will host the public release of a new independent film, “M30 Oxy” Friday.The film, written and directed by former Frenchburg...

Potential hike in restaurant tax still being discussed

December 1, 2024

Potentially raising the restaurant tax topped discussion again at the Nov. 21 Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Parks and Recreation meeting.With some members for and others...

The Finneran House, 302 W. Main St., which formerly served as the Senior Citizens Center building, was recently sold to Sienna O’Neal and David Mays. Pictured above, from left, are the buyer’s agent Joan Henderson of Brenda Murphy Realty, O’Neal, Mays and County Judge-Executive Chris Haddix. Not pictured is the seller’s agent, Rebakah Goodpaster, and County Attorney Keith Craycraft. The intent is for the building to be restored to its former glory and the idea of using it as a bed and breakfast in the future may be entertained, Haddix said. All proceeds from the sale of the house are going to be applied to the building of a new Senior Citizens Center. Photo submitted.

Haddix announces sale of former Senior Citizens Center building

November 28, 2024

Judge-Executive Chris Haddix has announced the recent sale of the Finneran House, previously known as the Trimble House, at 302 W. Main St.The...

Community Thanksgiving meal set for Thursday

November 27, 2024

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held this Thursday at the Montgomery County Health and Civic Center.The day will begin with coffee and a light breakfast including...

Kenney and Jennifer Gulley operate the Judy Tree Farm that sells Christmas trees at 5060 Old Maysville Road that opens Nov. 29. A special event will be held Dec. 1 from 2-4 p.m. with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, photos, hot cocoa and candy canes. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Local couple's farm offers live Christmas tree experience

November 27, 2024

If you’re looking for a live Christmas tree experience but don’t want to end up like the Griswold family in the well-known “Christmas Vacation”...

Mt. Sterling to get medical cannabis dispensary

November 27, 2024

Southern Greens Wellness LLC of Mt. Sterling was one of 48 businesses chosen by lottery Monday to serve as a medical cannabis dispensary in Kentucky.The Kentucky Office of...

Grand jury indicts pair on criminal abuse charges

November 24, 2024

Two people have been indicted on charges of two counts of first-degree criminal abuse for the alleged abuse involving two foster children.Asa L. Patton, 60, and Linda L....

The 37th annual Advent Musicale is set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Ascension Episcopal Church. Tickets can be purchased at Ruth Hunt, the arts center or arts center website. Pictured above are participants during a recent rehearsal. Photo submitted.

Advent Musicale in its 37th year

November 23, 2024

Music is expected to fill the air at the 37th annual Advent Musicale that will be held 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Ascension Episcopal Church, 48...

Bryan G. Salmons

Local native writes true crime book

November 23, 2024

Mt. Sterling native Bryan G. Salmons has written a new true crime book—“Teacher”— about an Ohio woman who was murdered in 1980. It is his first...

Gov. Beshear and KOHS Executive Director Josh Keats presented ceremonial checks to the City of Frankfort Police Dept., the City of Mt. Sterling and the City of Ashland during a Team Kentucky news conference held at the Kentucky Capitol in October. Pictured with state officials are Capt. Jimmy Daniels of the Mt. Sterling Dept. (far left) and MSPD Lt. Aaron Noel (far right). Photo courtesy Kentucky Office of Homeland Security FB page.

MSPD awarded funds to purchase new mobile data terminals

November 22, 2024

Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security recently announced recipients of the 2024 State Homeland Security Grant Program....

Judge Barber recuses in Zaharie cases

November 22, 2024

Circuit Judge David Barber told the court he was recusing from cases involving William Brian and Renee Zaharie only because he plans to file a complaint with the Kentucky...

Roger Gillespie, right. Photo and article submitted.

Local receives MSU Alumni Award

November 19, 2024

The MSU Alumni Association has announced the 2024-2025 Alumni Awards winners.They were recognized during MSU’s 2024 Homecoming celebration the...

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