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Pictured, from left, are Daniel, Evelyn, 7, and Sarah Lager. Sarah and Daniel operate Prosper in downtown Mt. Sterling. It’s a new thrift, consignment shop that’s a project of a nonprofit Sarah founded in 2019. The goal is for proceeds to fund projects that support the community and show the love of Christ. The couple’s children, Evelyn and Darcy (not pictured), help at the store.

Purposeful Purchases

Non-profit’s thrift store project to use proceeds for outreach workIf you love the hunt for unique thrift store treasures and bargains, a local...

Kentucky To Offer Second Statewide Permit Testing Event Saturday,...

Team Kentucky will once again offer a statewide event on Saturday, Aug. 2, to help interested Kentuckians obtain their permit. Appointments are available to all...

22-year-old killed in Fayette Co. wreck

A young Montgomery County man died following a single motor vehicle collision in Fayette County over the weekend.According to the Fayette County...

0-6 MONTH GIRLS-Elara Hawkins, left, the daughter of
Darien and Haylee Hawkins, was the winner in the 0-6-
month old girls division of the girls’ baby show at the
Montgomery County Fair last week. Kayomi Karter
Marie Raglin, the daughter of Scarlett and Hunter
Raglin, took second place.

Baby show winners

The annual Montgomery County Fair was held last week, which included a baby show.There were winners in various age groups for both boys and...

Pair arrested for allegedly stealing merchandise from local Lowe’s

Mt. Sterling Police have made two arrests in connection with a theft investigation at Lowe’s.Dakota J. Smith, 39, of Jeffersonville, and Lorrie...

State treasurer encourages residents here to check for unclaimed...

You just might have unclaimed money held by the state.During a visit with the Advocate last week, state Treasurer Mark Metcalf encouraged the public to check with his...

Stan Settle shared this photo of the shelf cloud, taken in Silver Creek.

Shelf cloud creates very unique local photos!

We asked, you delivered!!!!!!!We received HUNDREDS of shelf cloud submissions! It was hard to select for a slideshow to accompany this story! We...

Closure in effect on Aarons Run Road/KY 3362 in Montgomery County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a closure in effect for the bridge on Aarons Run Road/KY 3362 in Montgomery County.The structure is located...

Sidewalk project scheduled

Improvements for Main Street and the Maysville Road IntersectionLEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled improvement...

Jailer seeks funds for drug treatment device for inmates

Jailer Ian Roberts went before the Fiscal Court at a workshop July 1 to ask for up to $275,000 in opioid abatement funds for use of a treatment device that he says should...

Powell Valley Millwork to expand facility here, Clay City

Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further manufacturing growth in Kentucky as Powell Valley Millwork, a CMPC company, announced a $29.6 million investment across two...

Rex Mann, legendary forester, passes

Whether it be the president or a firefighter who had worked the line for days, Rex B. Mann treated them with the same level of dignity and respect,...

Local killed in Bypass accident

A Mt. Sterling man was killed July 3 in a two-vehicle traffic accident on the Bypass, according to Sheriff David Charles.William Butler, 71, was flown by helicopter to the...

Six eligible for PVA appointment

Six candidates have passed the state PVA exam and are eligible for the appointment to the vacant position in Montgomery County, according to County Clerk Chris Cockrell.The...

Members of the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce joined staff at Triple Trust Tubs for a ribbon cutting Tuesday at the business, 1132 Levee Road. The business, which employs 11 people, is an agricultural animal nutrition manufacturing company that produces protein and mineral supplement tubs for livestock–cattle, horses, goats and sheep, as well as wild game tubs that are used to attract deer, turkey and quail. Among those in attendance were Judge-Executive Chris Haddix, Mt. Sterling Mayor Al Botts, state treasurer Mark Metcalf, state agrictulture commissioner Jonathan Shell, state Sen. Greg Elkins, representatives from the offices of U.S. Congressman Andy Barr, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and the USDA, and Gateway Area Development District Executive Director Josh Farrow. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Ceremonial check presented to new business

The Gateway Area Development District (GADD) presented a $100,000 ceremonial check to one of Mt. Sterling–Montgomery County’s newest businesses,...

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