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Former school board chair Kelvin Keath dies at 97

Kelvin Harold Keath, who served his community as well as his country, died Feb. 24. He was 97.Locally, Keath served on the Montgomery County Board...

Brooks Lynne Overton, far left, and Jenny Anderson Howell, far right, with help from Thompson Transportation, recently delivered donated supplies to flood victims in eastern Kentucky. Thompson Transportation offered the service free of charge. Also pictured are Tonya Throughman and Gary and Kathy Henderson. Overton and Howell organized a flood relief drive for flood victims with a number of local businesses serving as collection points.

Community supports duo’s efforts on collecting supplies for...

For two local women it’s a mission to serve others going through tragedy.Jenny Anderson Howell and Brooks Lynne Overton of Mt. Sterling traveled to...

Woman arrested for visiting jail allegedly under the influence

A jail visitor was arrested Feb. 27 after allegedly showing up under the influence with reported drugs in her system, according to Jailer Ian...

Participating in the groundbreaking at the future site of the Montgomery County Senior Citizens Center Feb. 28 were, from left, Matt Sawyers, commissioner of the dept. for local government; Mt. Sterling Mayor Al Botts; Judge-Executive Chris Haddix, state Rep. David Hale; Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman; Pam Thompson, the center’s executive director; and Victoria Eldridge, commissioner of the dept. on aging and independent living. The job is expected to be complete in mid-December. It is being built in City Lot 3 across from the Extension Office on East Locust Street. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Ground broken for new senior center

Officials excitedly spoke about the future home for local senior citizens at a ground breaking ceremony Feb. 28 at the site of what is to...

The team’s two courtroom artists dominated the separate art competition, placing first and second for their sketches depicting a trial. Among many entries from the other team’s artists, Junior Olivia Robinson, at left, was named the state champion and Junior Aubrey Daniels, at right, was the runner-up. Robinson will represent Kentucky at the national tournament in Phoenix, Ariz., in May.

Mock trial teams place in top 10 at state; MCHS dominates separate...

The two Montgomery County High School Mock Trial teams once again had a successful showing at the state high school mock trial tournament in...

Schools closed due to power outages

Due to power outages throughout the county, including Northview Elemenatary, there will be no school today, March 5,. For families enrolled in childcare, Mapleton will be...

Fiscal court to hold special meeting

February 28, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING: There will be a special meeting of the Montgomery County Fiscal Court March 7 at 11:30 a.m. This meeting will be to accept a contract for special...

McNabb students presenting Frozen

February 28, 2025

McNabb Middle School is presenting Disney's Frozen Junior. The public can view the production this weekend. Showtimes are Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 1, at...

Lt. Gov to visit Friday for groundbreaking

February 27, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will be in Montgomery County Friday, a release from the governor's office said, to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new senior...

February 27, 2025

For those in Montgomery County who utilize I-64 daily: Update from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 7 as of around 3 p.m. regarding the temporary closure of...

Advocate temporarily closed

February 27, 2025

The Advocate is temporarily closed Thursday, Feb. 27, and Friday, Feb. 28, due to repair work at the office. Staff are monitoring emails. If you have an advertising need,...

Sheriff's office arrests Lex man on stalking, other charges

February 21, 2025

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division, arrested Wani Kujjo, 28, of Lexington Feb. 14, 2025. After receiving a complaint of alleged...

February 21, 2025

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information regarding an armed robbery that occurred on February 20, 2025 at approximately 1146 AM at Check Exchange...

Advocate temporarily closed

February 21, 2025

The Advocate is temporarily closed due to repair work at the office. Staff are monitoring emails. If you have an advertising need, please email...

State highway crews continue to treat routes

February 19, 2025

At 10 a.m, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) was advising that District 7 crews were plowing and treating routes. Operations are ongoing to provide cleared and...

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