County Attorney Keith Craycraft told the Advocate the governor’s action to prevent the sale and distribution of an addictive form of kratom reinforces what the Fiscal Court has already done. …
The Montgomery County Fiscal Court approved several resolutions Nov. 18 to set in motion a project in which the county is to receive $700,000 to lease equipment for Rip Technologies-Artelo. The …
School officials are closer to getting an official cost estimate on the high school renovation project. David Rhodes, the construction manager with Packs + Walker and Craig Thomas with …
ICE agents arrested an individual reportedly living in Montgomery County Nov. 12, according to local law enforcement. According to Montgomery County Sheriff David Charles, Ramon Carmona was …
Roger Allen Toy, who entertained generations of local residents performing skits at the Lions Club Follies, died Nov. 14. He was 71. Toy was most noted from the Follies for his character …
Whether it was how to shoot a basketball, training a bird dog or the proper way to swing a golf club, William “Bill” Gay was a student of the game. Gay died Nov. 23 surrounded …
Robert Allen Martin, the longtime director of the transportation dept. for Montgomery County Schools, died Nov. 14 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. He was 71. Martin worked for the district …
The acting career of former Mt. Sterling resident Jeremy Sumpter is experiencing a resurgence and he told the Advocate his hometown helped get it started in a recent interview. Sumpter, now 36 …
A Montgomery County High School sophomore has been selected to participate in a distinguished Honor Choir in March. Addyson Gabbard, who is a member of the Honor Choir at the high school, was …
The public is invited to participate in a “Meeting of Citizens” to discuss the Rumpke landfill in Montgomery County. The meeting will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at the Clay Community …
A ribbon cutting is planned for 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Regional Airport to celebrate what is expected to be the completion of two of three projects under …
The Montgomery County Public Library invites the public to its special Thanksgiving Creation Station Party Nov. 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Based on the book "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" by Charles …
Things get hopping around Windsor Care Center anytime employees bring Snowball and Butterscotch around to visit with residents at the nursing home, rehab and memory care facility. Snowball and …
Michelle Rowland-Noble and Shaunna Patton are hosting a meeting of citizens to discuss the landfill in Montgomery County. Patton shared, "Michelle Rowland-Noble and I are hosting this discussion …
Jim "Rabbit" Drennen safely escaped a fire at his home on 10 Virginia Court Nov. 13, according to Battalion Chief Zach Adams. Drennen reportedly woke up to the smell of smoke and initially tried …
Montgomery County residents brought in 63.35 tons of waste Saturday, Nov. 8, at the last free disposal day of 2025 at the Montgomery County Landfill. Residents disposed of a total of 459.08 tons …
Community organizations are partnering together in an effort to offer both hope and happiness for the holidays. There are a number of ongoing collection drives working to spread some holiday …
As the holidays approach, let’s not forget it’s also the season of giving and there are a number of ways to help those in need. There are a number of ongoing efforts to benefit the …
The Salvation Army expects help to be greatly needed this year. According to a release provided by the Salvation Army, it notes, “As most people are aware, the needs will be great this …
If you are looking for other ways to give this holiday season, local efforts are plentiful this year! • Cash Express has paired up with a local domestic violence program to accept toys, …