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February 20, 2025

School system collecting donations for flood victims

February 21, 2025

Montgomery County Schools is teaming up with the KEDC to bring hope and help to neighbors in Eastern Kentucky. From Monday, February 24, through Friday, March 7, the...

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”...

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...

Veanie Cockrell, 76

February 13, 2025

Veanie Cockrell, 76, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.Born June 15, 1948, in Mt. Sterling,...

Shirley Lee Tabor, 89

February 13, 2025

Shirley Lee Tabor, 89, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, surrounded by her...

Randy Colvin, 66

February 13, 2025

Randy Colvin, 66, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.Born April 14, 1958, in Ft. Thomas, he...

Down Memory Lane, Back Then return; we want to hear from you!

February 13, 2025

We are excited this week about the return of some “oldies but goodies” to the Advocate.Back Then will now be appearing weekly on our opinion page. You can view an example...

MEASURING THE DEFENSE—Montgomery County senior Savannah Jarvis dribbles against a Clark County defender in a recent game at the MCHS Arena. In the last five games, Jarvis has averaged 17.8 points and 8 rebounds per game. This week the Lady Indians are playing district rivals Bourbon County and Paris. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Lady Indians top Hazard, face district foes this week

February 13, 2025

The Montgomery County Lady Indians raced out to a big early lead Saturday afternoon at the MCHS Arena and held on to beat the Hazard Lady Bulldogs,...

MILESTONE—Montgomery County High School junior Dawson Gentry recently scored the 1,000th point of his career when the Indians defeated Southwestern in a game played at Madison Central High School. Gentry scored 19 points that night to go over the 1,000 point mark. Above, Gentry received a ball commemorating the event from MCHS head coach Jason Mays at a recent MCHS contest at the Arena. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Indians get win on a wild night at Fleming

February 13, 2025

When Fleming County broke on top 26-10 in the opening minutes of the game last Wednesday night at Flemingsburg it looked like the Montgomery County...

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